Excavations on a pre-Inca site in northern Peru revealed the presence of a throne room where court was held by a woman. Unfairly obscured by the glory of the Incan Empire, the medieval Moche Culture are known as prolific builders and inspired artists, but it was during this season’s excavations that a startling revelation was […] The post Decorative Throne Room Unearthed May Have Belonged to an Ancient Peruvian Queen appeared first on Good News Network.

Here’s a look at some of my Halloween costumes through the years and a particular “ugly” sweater that I associate with Halloween. Bugs Bunny (1979) This was my costume for my first time trick or CONTINUE READING... The post Halloween Nostalgia: Costumes and One “Ugly” Sweater appeared first on The Retro Network.

Sometimes, life will take you places you don’t expect, but totally deserve. We can say the same for Harper when her life took a 180 degree turn – from being a neglected dog rescued by an animal shelter, to being a disaster search dog, and now to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Dog Of The Year. The ASPCA unveiled Harper as its 2024 Humane Awards Dog Of The Year recipient on September 18 along with this year’s other heroic winners. As this year’s Dog Of The Year award recipient, ASPCA shares what made Harper the cream of the crop. According to ASPCA, Harper is a Black Labrador mix and was one of the 22 dogs confiscated in a hoarding and neglect case years ago. He was initially placed with the Humane Society of the Black Hills in South Dakota before being accepted into the Search Dog Foundation (SDF)’s program on January 2020. ASPCA revealed that SDF is “an organization whose mission is to strengthen disaster response in America by rescuing and recruiting dogs and partnering them with firefighters and other first responders to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters.“ They further revealed that SDF determined that among the 22 dogs rescued from neglect, Harper “showed great potential for becoming a disaster search dog.“ Harper then became a candidate in the pilot program to train to become a Human Remains Detection (HRD) canines for California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2). According to ASPCA, “CA-TF2 is the West Coast’s only internationally deployable task force comprised of physicians, HAZMAT specialists, rescue specialists and canine search specialists.“ And harper was one of the three HRD canines for the task force and she graduated with flying colors on May of 2021. After graduation, Harper was paired with firefighter Edward Ruiz of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. CA-TF2, including Harper and Ruiz, trained diligently until they achieved FEMA certification on July 2022. After Harper’s certification as a disaster search canine in 2022, she and Ruiz have been helping save lives and bringing closure to loved ones. ASPCA reveals that the pair have been deployed multiple times, including to Hurricane Ian in Florida in 2022 and more recently to the Lahaina fire in Hawaii. “Alongside nearly 40 other canine teams, they searched through ash and debris for those lost in the devastating wildfire that swept through the Lahaina community on Aug. 8, 2023,” ASPCA wrote. Hoomans saw the potential Harper had in her all those years ago and she has proved to them, time and time again, that she is a talented, dedicated, and hardworking dog capable of helping save lives. And for her countless contributions, the ASPCA honored her with an award only the goodest of girls and boys deserve – the ASPCA Dog Of The Year award. Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA said, “Our 2024 ASPCA Humane Award honorees are supporting vulnerable animals and elevating critical protections across the country, exemplifying the ASPCA’s vision of a compassionate nation where all animals are treated with respect and kindness.” “From working on the frontlines of disasters, to advocating on behalf of animals who are unable to do so for themselves, this year’s Humane Award recipients are heroes and we are grateful for their service,” he added. The 2024 Humane Awards by the ASPCA honors “both people and animal heroes from across the country who have gone above and beyond to bring attention to animal welfare and better the lives of those around them.” Harper, along with other honorees, will be formally celebrated for their outstanding contributions at a luncheon in New York City on Thursday, October 10.

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A new Netflix documentary set to premiere on October 30th will explore one of the most controversial alien abduction cases in modern history. The Manhattan Alien Abduction revisits the bizarre 1989 incident involving Linda Napolitano, a mother of two from Manhattan, who claimed to have been abducted from her apartment by extraterrestrial beings. On November 30, 1989, Napolitano reported an extraordinary encounter, alleging that a strange “grey biped” appeared in her bedroom in the middle of the night. Even more shocking, she claimed to have been lifted from her bed and levitated out of her apartment window by a blue beam of light. What makes this case particularly compelling are the accounts from multiple witnesses, including people who claimed they saw Napolitano floating outside her high-rise window that night. These witness testimonies have fueled intense debate over the years, with some considering it one of the most credible alien abduction stories ever documented. In the documentary, experts and investigators take a deeper dive into the case, interviewing key witnesses and reexamining the evidence. Was Napolitano really abducted by aliens, or could there be a more earthly explanation for the event? The post Netflix Explores One of History’s Most Bizarre Alien Abduction Case appeared first on Anomalien.com.

NASA is seriously considering growing structures on the Moon and Mars that could eventually be inhabited by people. The US space agency has awarded a $2 million contract to a team of experts from NASA’s Ames Research Center to develop “mycotecture” – the use of fungi-based materials for construction purposes. Such futuristic options are being considered by NASA because launching traditional building materials into space would be very expensive. Architect Chris Maurer, who is part of the research team and founder of redhouse, says the fungal spores could be mixed with lunar materials such as water and regolith to make bricks that would be much cheaper to produce. Preliminary studies have already shown that such mushroom building blocks could even reflect most cosmic radiation and protect people from extreme temperatures. What is especially attractive is that such building materials could be grown in just one or two months. Growing a house of mushrooms on the Moon will begin with sending and landing a special package on the Earth’s satellite. On the surface, it will begin to inflate and grow in size so that mushroom spores, water and algae can mix inside, which will eventually form the outer shell of the dwelling. Early experiments have already shown the effectiveness of this method on Earth, but on another planet or satellite the reality may be completely different. A team of researchers led by NASA Ames Senior Scientist Lynn Rothschild plans to test their method beyond Earth. The scientists want to send a concept model of their invention into space in 2028, along with the launch of the commercial space station Starlab. “In a general sense, there are technological risks,” Rothschild told Al Jazeera. “Will the structure be strong enough? Will it really provide the insulation that we think? What will the material properties be? Will it really grow well?” The post Houses on the Moon and Mars Will Be Grown From Mushrooms appeared first on Anomalien.com.

In one way or another, Ubisoft had been working towards Skull and Bones ever since 2012, and the launch of Assassin’s Creed 3. The sailing and naval combat sequences of Connor Kenway’s adventure were easily the strongest, and made even better in AC4 Black Flag, which remains to this day the best entry in the entire stealth RPG series. It was only natural that a full, sea-based pirate game would arrive from Ubisoft eventually, but Skull and Bones - at launch, at least - wasn’t quite what players wanted. Some middling review scores and troubling player numbers have threatened to demote the swashbuckling epic to the depths of gaming history. But if you’ve stayed away from Skull and Bones so far, thanks to a generous Steam sale, now is the time to give it a swing. Continue reading If you’ve avoided Skull and Bones so far, it’s finally time to give it a chance MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skull and Bones review, Best pirate games, Skull and Bones system requirements

Nobody likes a delay. There’s no two ways about it - both the creatives behind a project and the fans eagerly waiting to get their hands on it are left disappointed. If you’ve been waiting for the fantasy business sim Tavern Keeper I’ve got some bad news. Giving you control of where every great DnD adventure starts, with a dash of Stardew Valley and a Baldur’s Gate 3-like setting, you’re going to have to wait a little longer for this one, but with good reason. Continue reading New Stardew Valley rival Tavern Keeper delayed, but there’s still a demo MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Upcoming PC games, Best life games

It’s been three years since we last saw the series in action, but MXGP 24 The Official Game is finally bringing back a digital incarnation of motocross’ premier championship. Now in the hands of French studio KT Racing and published by Nacon, MGXP 24 aims to offer an unparalleled level of depth and realism for bike fans, packing in official licensing and tracks that deform and evolve over the course of a race. At Gamescom 2024, I met with the team to take a look at the game and find out how it’s progressing. Continue reading New Steam racing game MXGP 24 focuses on “total immersion” and realism MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best racing games, Best multiplayer games

How someone imagines space and interstellar travel is always interesting. While some find it interesting and adventurous, others consider it a vast pool of darkness and deathly silent. You never know whats lurking in the deep dark place thats called space.