A papyrus scroll carbonised by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius two millennia ago is slowly being read once again thanks to X-ray imaging and machine learning A papyrus scroll carbonised by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius two millennia ago is slowly being read once again thanks to X-ray imaging and machine learning New Scientist – News
What do a wedding necklace, Polish savory dumplings and a photo of Hungary’s first astronaut have in common? They will all be among personal items taken by astronauts journeying to the International Space Station in the spring. The four members of the Axiom Mission 4 hail from the U.S., India, Hungary and Poland and will…
A new study demonstrates that certain incised stone artifacts from the Levantine Middle Paleolithic, specifically from Manot, Qafzeh, and Quneitra caves, were deliberately engraved with geometric patterns, indicating advanced cognitive and symbolic behavior among early humans. A new study demonstrates that certain incised stone artifacts from the Levantine Middle Paleolithic, specifically from Manot, Qafzeh, and Quneitra…
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development have identified who is most susceptible to online misinformation and why. Their meta-analysis reveals surprising patterns in how demographic and psychological factors—including age, education, political identity, analytical thinking, and motivated reflection—affect people’s ability to assess the accuracy of information. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human…
A biological anthropologist at the University of Coimbra in Portugal is hypothesizing that the mysterious flat patches found on the sides of teeth in ancient Europeans may have been due to the placement of labrets. In his paper published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology, John Charles Willman describes his study of dozens of ancient…
Typical breakfast pancakes are soft, fluffy and delicious but, sadly, not terribly healthy. Food scientists at Washington State University are working to change that by boosting the popular morning favorite’s nutritional value while enhancing its taste and texture. Typical breakfast pancakes are soft, fluffy and delicious but, sadly, not terribly healthy. Food scientists at Washington State…
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows. Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows. Economics & Business Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Many U.S. forests are privately owned, particularly in the Eastern and North Central parts of the country. This makes control of invasive plants and pests challenging because efforts must be coordinated across landowners. Many U.S. forests are privately owned, particularly in the Eastern and North Central parts of the country. This makes control of invasive plants…
There’s a 26% annual chance that space rocket junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy flight area, according to a UBC study. The study is published in the journal Scientific Reports. There’s a 26% annual chance that space rocket junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy flight area, according to…
Land topography is usually formed gradually over long periods of time, but sometimes a single event can dramatically change things. On New Year’s Day in 2024, a devastating earthquake in the Noto Peninsula upended the region. Land topography is usually formed gradually over long periods of time, but sometimes a single event can dramatically change things….