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Unique 2,700-year-old leather armor shows how ancient people transferred technology

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This unique piece of ancient armor reveals a cultural exchange across a continent.

Wednesday, May 22

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Over 30% of world’s electricity now comes from renewables

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Even though demand for electricity rises, the share of renewable energy is increasing.

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Scientists make diamonds from scratch in only 15 minutes

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It takes over a billion years of high pressure cooking deep inside the Earth's mantle to make diamonds. But this synthetic variety took just a quarter of an hour to make.

Ancient 3,500-year-old Mycenaean armor tested in epic combat simulation shows Homer’s Iliad wasn’t just a fantasy story after all

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This armor wasn't just for show. It could have seen deadly combat during the epic Trojan War.

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What did Neanderthal language sound like? They probably didn’t use metaphors

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The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that humans and their relatives fall into).…

Tuesday, May 21

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How a lizard tail inspired a new building system that sheds parts to escape catastrophic collapse

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How a trick used by lizards can help us make safer buildings.

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These autonomous drones can recharge themselves from power lines

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Drones have come a long way in only a few years -- and they're about to become even more powerful.

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3,200-year-old Mesopotamian tablets of Assyrian warriors haunted by ghosts document the earliest known cases of PTSD

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The specters of war have haunted soldiers since humans first waged war on one another.

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From forgetting your keys to ADHD: The surprising science behind memory

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Research into how the human brain stores information could lead to treatments for people who struggle with everyday tasks.

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Forget everything you know about aging: here’s how to wind back your biological clock

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Your chronological age is truly just a number. However, your biological clock never lies.

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This ancient Pacific culture had a completely different way of building cities — until Europeans came along

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These cities had a lot of gardens and green spaces in between homes and other buildings

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Heat-proof memory device can survive Venus-like environment

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AI computers could operate in extreme environments like Venus, thanks to new heat-resistant technology.

Monday, May 20

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New clues may finally explain how general anesthesia silences the brain

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How exactly do anaesthetic drugs shut down the brain? We still don’t have a complete picture, but a new study just got us a step closer.

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How much of human intelligence is genetic versus acquired? Is it even possible to get smarter?

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Intelligence, a blend of genetics and environment, centers on problem-solving abilities and is best enhanced through learning and formal education.

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Carbon fixation explained: the hidden hero of photosynthesis

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A brief explainer of how plants deal with CO2.

Saturday, May 18

Researchers find the missing river that helped build the pyramids

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It's an important puzzle piece in showing how the pyramids were built.

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Are turtles dinosaurs? Their evolution took its own distinct path

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They're more like cousins than siblings.

Friday, May 17

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Scientists revive frozen brain tissue even after 18 months. But cryogenics is still a billionaire’s pipe dream

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Scientists successfully revive frozen brain tissue, paving the way for advanced neurological research.

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Sky Magnetar hypersonic concept could fly London to New York in 50 minutes

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The concept is part airplane part rocket ship.

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Could a powerful solar storm take down the internet and even the power grid? It’s just a matter of time, says electrical engineer

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A geomagnetic storm of the same intensity as recorded during pre-Industrial times could cause trillions of dollars worth of damage and untold chaos.

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How AI can accelerate health software design

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AI technology speeds up the creation of diabetes prevention tools, with broader disruption anticipated across other fields.

How Play Drives Human Evolution and Why Fun Matters More Than You Think

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Humans, like many animals, spend a lot of time playing, an activity that may develop essential skills and foster cooperation, supporting our complex social structures.

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Utahraptor: the dinosaur with a killer claw

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These were the actual Jurassic Park raptors.

Thursday, May 16

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The unexpected origin and remarkable journey of upside-down trees: the baobabs

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Scientists uncover the origins and long-distance dispersal of the iconic baobab tree.

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The green quest to revive and reinvent a traditional Japanese material

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Researchers have created a version of washi that is not only stronger, but also completely biodegradable.

Mysterious “L-shaped” buried structure found near Pyramids of Giza

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We're uncovering Egyptian relics without a single shovel.

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Astronomers baffled by ‘fluffy’ exoplanet with the density of cotton candy

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A newly discovered far-away planet defies planetary formation theories with its extraordinary low density.

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Two decades of research show plant-based diets really are better for you

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Plant-based diets have become more than a trend; they are now a cornerstone of many health recommendations. Suboptimal diets, rich in processed meats and sugars, are known culprits behind the soaring rates of several illnesses. In contrast…