Bone pit may be site of “earliest-known indiscriminate mass killing”

In case there was ever any doubt … atrocities are nothing new. Scientists have recently determined that piled human remains unearthed in what is now Potočani, Croatia, represent the earliest-known indiscriminate mass killing.

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Nissan gives first-gen Leaf EV batteries new life in robot helpers

Nissan began producing the first generation Leaf battery electric car at its Oppama plant in 2010, and has now giving old battery packs from those vehicles a second life in automated guided vehicles at the factory.

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AR Synth lets you play five classic synthesizers on your phone

Google's Arts & Culture platform and YouTube have launched a new online exhibition to celebrate the history of electronic music, part of which is an augmented reality experience where five classic synthesizers can be played online for free.

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Renzo Piano has a ball with eye-catching Academy Museum building

Work is complete on Renzo Piano's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The project involved renovating the original 1930s Saban Building on the site, as well as adding an eye-catching new glass and concrete spherical building next to it.

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