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Scientists Say Lead in Ink Could Finally Crack Herculaneum’s Burnt Scrolls—So They Baked a Fake One as a Test
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Read the full report at GizmodoOn Wednesday, MIT Technology Review hosted a live Roundtables event for subscribers that asked the question everyone’s asking right now: Could AI really kill us all? But attendees had so many more questions than we had time to answer in the 30 minute session.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by MIT Tech Review
Scientists discovered a population of cells that can start the process of programmed cell death, survive it, and then help rapidly rebuild damaged tissue.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ScienceDaily
A newly discovered snake from New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who has loved reptiles since childhood.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope may now have enough fuel for at least 22 years of science, more than double its original 10 year design life.
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WorldPingThe Buffalo Bills face uncertainty after DJ Moore's injury during their new stadium opener. Former cornerback Darius Butler suggests Brandin Cooks could join the team soon. Cooks is reportedly open to returning to the NFL after visiting another team.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Scientists have found a new way to create a controlled beam of muonium, an exotic atom containing a heavier cousin of the electron.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ScienceDaily
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