Study Suggests Neanderthals May Have Reached Arabia’s Desert Heart
New research published online Aug. 12 in the journal Quaternary Science Reviews suggests that Neanderthals may have lived farther south than previously believed, though more evidence is needed to confirm the finding.
» readScientists Uncover the Hidden Structure Behind the Narwhal’s Straight Tusk
The narwhal’s distinctive tusk has long puzzled researchers, and a new study has revealed the microscopic architecture that keeps it perfectly straight. The findings were published today in the journal Nature Communications.
» readAI-Shrunk Photonic Chip Components Could Free Up Space for New Functions
Scientists have reported shrinking three essential photonic microchip components by up to 500 times, using an artificial intelligence algorithm to generate designs described as beyond human intuition.
» readPhysicist Sean Carroll Explores a Cosmos That Repeats Itself Exactly
The interview with quantum cosmologist Sean Carroll was conducted at a philosophy conference in Dublin, where he discussed his proposal for a cyclic universe that repeats itself identically.
» readNASA’s New B777 Flying Lab Set to Launch in 2027
A new Boeing 777 aircraft, slated to begin operations from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, in 2027, was described by the agency as a unique flying laboratory with global reach.
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