All articles tagged with #discovery
Apple is asking a New Jersey federal court to compel the U.S. government to produce documents from 14 federal agencies that could support its defense in the DOJ antitrust case. The government argues the requests are irrelevant, overly burdensome, and likely to involve privileged or classified materials, and should be denied or narrowed, with the dispute hinging on Rule 34/Rule 45 discovery rules.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book abandons traditional platforming in favor of curiosity-driven exploration, letting players document creatures inside a magical book and complete goals through experimentation rather than combat; it blends approachable controls, inventive creature gimmicks, and post-ending tools that unlock new biomes, wrapped in an illustrated visual style that appeals to kids while offering playful depth for seasoned players.
A Florida judge ruled Tiger Woods’ prescription records related to his March crash must be turned over to law enforcement, but will be shielded from the public and shared only with individuals connected to the case.
NOAA and the Smithsonian have identified the 2023-found 'golden orb' in the Gulf of Alaska as a remnant of Relicanthus daphneae, a rarely seen giant deep-sea anemone, specifically the anchoring base attached to rock. The fibrous, stinging-cell mass initially puzzled scientists, but multidisciplinary analysis confirmed its cnidarian origin and linked it to the same species observed in the Mariana Islands, highlighting ongoing deep-sea mysteries revealed by expeditions like Seascape Alaska 5.
A newly analyzed 17th‑century map and London Archives findings identify William Shakespeare’s only London residence as the Blackfriars Gatehouse, clarifying his life in the capital and prompting a City of London plaque at the site.
A status report reveals Jon Prosser has not fully complied with Apple’s discovery requests in the July 2025 trade secrets suit over iOS 26; Apple plans to file a Motion for an Order to Show Cause in the Northern District of Ohio to compel compliance, while Prosser says he has retained counsel and may move to set aside a default judgment. Ramacciotti’s conduct differs, with Apple allowed forensic review of an additional device and ongoing third-party discovery; settlement talks have been informal since October, and a June 10, 2026 status update is on the calendar.
Scientists describe a brand-new tarantula genus, Satyrex, based on four species from Arabia and East Africa, with males featuring record-length palps (up to about 5 cm) and a distinctive hissing defense. The discovery also reclassifies S. longimanus into this genus; the spiders are fossorial, living in burrows, and their unusual anatomy and behavior prompted a taxonomic revision backed by morphological and molecular data.
Todd Meadows, a Deadliest Catch deckhand who died after falling overboard in the Bering Sea, is the focus of a family plea to Discovery to avoid airing footage of the incident and instead honor his memory. His mother Angela Meadows, along with other relatives, says they want positive memories shown and emphasizes his love for his three young sons, while acknowledging the grief of his family after the accident and resulting gofundme support.
Kotaku’s The Sicko’s Guide to Steam Next Fest February 2026 spotlights a curated batch of indie demos (including Corn Kidz 64, Downsouth, RUBATO, Blast Cats, PSI, Subjectivation, ChainStaff, Bad Pixels, and ᴛᴜᴍᴏʀ ɴᴇᴄʀᴏꜱɪꜱ ꜰᴀᴄᴛᴏʀ:// αᴍᴇɴ) and discusses how Steam’s discoverability can obscure hidden gems. The piece advises creators and players to bolster discovery by following developers, checking itch.io, adding demos to the wishlist, and exploring Backlogged pages to tailor Next Fest to personal tastes.
In a Nevada court as part of UFC’s antitrust case, Dana White testified that he stopped negotiating fighter deals around 2017 and hands the task to Hunter Campbell, while the hearing scrutinizes missing messages and potential evidence spoliation in the discovery process.
In 1986 a couple walking near Condover in Shropshire unearthed hundreds of mammoth bones from a quarry, leading to the discovery of an adult mammoth and several juveniles—the most complete mammoth skeleton found in Britain and north-west Europe. Radiocarbon dating dated them to about 12,800 years ago, reshaping views of mammoths in western Europe. Analyses suggest the adult (about 30–32 years old) died after getting trapped in a kettle hole, with younger mammoths dying at different times. The bones were cleaned and studied across Ludlow, Cardiff, and Shropshire museums and are now displayed or stored, helping spur exhibits and a 40th-anniversary celebration of the find.
An attorney for former UM football coach Sherrone Moore asks a judge to dismiss the charges, arguing the arrest warrant rests on false statements and seeking extensive discovery (including phone records and UM Title IX materials). The defense signals a possible Franks hearing to challenge officers’ statements, with a Feb. 17 discovery hearing and a March 19 probable-cause conference on the schedule.
A significant fossil discovery of a Tenontosaurus in West Texas has expanded the known range of this herbivorous dinosaur during the Early Cretaceous, providing new insights into dinosaur distribution, ecosystems, and environmental adaptation in North America.
A 12-year-old boy named Nathan Hrushkin discovered a 69-million-year-old juvenile hadrosaur fossil in Alberta, leading to the excavation of dozens of bones and providing valuable insights into dinosaur evolution, all while highlighting the importance of land conservation for scientific discovery.
Scientists described numerous new species in 2025, including a tiny marsupial, Himalayan bat, ancient trees, a blue butterfly, and marine creatures like a new manta ray and guitar shark, highlighting Earth's rich biodiversity and urgent conservation needs amid threats like habitat loss and climate change.