Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta will now let kids interact with other users in virtual reality, but only if they get parental approval. An upcoming change will let parents individually approve each user their 10- to 12-year-old can call, chat with, and join VR experiences with on Quest. Previously, Meta didn’t allow kids in that age range to use chats, make calls, or invite others to games. Last year, Meta lowered the minimum age for kids who can use its Quest headsets from 13 to 10 years old. Kids in this age range must get parental approval to create a Meta account for the headset, which their parents will have control over. Meta also doesn’t show ads to these accounts by default and will only recommend games and apps appropriate to their age. I... Continue reading…

For many years, scientists have adhered to a straightforward principle: larger bodies mean larger brains. A fascinating new study has challenged this idea, indicating that brain size can only increase to a certain extent, though this exception does not seem to have applied to humans. Our brains have evolved 23 times faster than those of other mammals, resulting in much larger brain sizes. Although it was previously believed that brain size scaled proportionally with body size, the study suggests there may be an upper limit to how large brains can grow. Researchers from the University of Reading and Durham University have gathered an extensive dataset of brain and body sizes from approximately 1,500 species to address long-standing debates about brain size evolution. They’ve published their research in the latest edition of Nature Ecology and Evolution. Brain’s Evolutionary Explosion Linked to Ancient Retrovirus Infection Three Thousand Years Ago Human Brain Size Decreased, Says Study       Read moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsHuman OriginsScienceRead Later 

A mysterious monolith adorned with a circular motif of cups in the center has surfaced in Cyprus, shedding light on an ancient artisan community from 4,000 years ago. The space contains the remains of what is now recognized as the oldest sacred site on the island, sparking significant interest in the scientific community. Unveiling the Oldest Sacred Building in Cyprus The Italian Erimi Archaeological Project, led by Professor Luca Bombardieri from the University of Siena, in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, has been instrumental in this groundbreaking discovery. Over the past fifteen years, Bombardieri and his team have conducted systematic investigations in the Erimi area, revealing a wealth of information about the Bronze Age community that once thrived there, with the complex including contained dyeing vats, warehouses, and workshops, evidence of a textile industry that thrived there. Recently, the team made a standout discovery in the western wing of the artisan complex: a room containing a large, smooth monolith approximately 2.30 meters (7.55 feet) high, with a circular motif of small cups in the center. "The monolith, which originally stood in the center of the room, collapsed onto the floor and destroyed a large amphora placed at its feet in front of a small circular hearth," Bombardieri explained. Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later 

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Michael Jackson’s 2,600-acre ranch, famously known as the Neverland ranch, is currently at risk, as wildfires outside of Santa Barbara have been ravaging the area for days now. The disaster has led to the burning of over 18,000 land acres so far and is reportedly moving closer to areas around the Los Padres National Forest. The incident commander with Santa Barbara County Fire, Anthony Stornetta, detailed their control methods, adding that they are also making plans for after the fire. The safety of Michael’s property, also known as the Sycamore Valley ranch, remains uncertain as Anthony stressed the possibility of a wider spread at night. What caused the wildfires near Neverland ranch? Instagram According to National Weather Service meteorologists, an unusual heat wave in the West, plus dry air, is the most likely instigator of the fires, which have been challenging to put out so far. It is also possible that the disaster was due to human activities, as the cause has yet to be confirmed. RELATED: Michael Jackson Was Reportedly $500 Million In Debt When He Died Instagram It got so bad that residents of Figueroa Mountain Road and neighborhoods within Sawmill Basin, including Tunnel Road and the Figueroa Campground, were asked to leave their homes. Other areas currently experiencing wildfires include the Lake Tahoe National Forest Instagram What’s the fate of Neverland? While the fires are still being managed, Neverland is at risk of being affected, leaving decades of its development to the brute side of nature. The property used to be a dream come true for kids, with attractions like park rides, a menagerie, and more amusement. The paradise created is now a shadow of itself, although reports say developments and renovations will continue thanks to Michael’s biopic coming soon. Instagram The late legend cherished what he made out of the property purchased in 1987; however, after years of rumors, allegations, and reports of sexual misconduct and pedophilia, Michael stopped visiting the ranch since it was now associated with depravity. Recently, filming the late King of Pop’s biopic has brought back attention to the abandoned estate, which will hopefully be unscathed from the wildfires. Click for next Article The post Michael Jackson’s Famous Neverland Ranch Threatened By Approaching Wildfires appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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