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Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls

Researchers have successfully read the complete contents of carbonised scrolls from the Roman library of Herculaneum for the first time, using advanced scanning technology and AI software to recover lost works by ancient philosophers. Read more: Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls

Early humans were bringing fire into caves 1.8 million years ago

Researchers have found evidence that early humans were bringing fire into South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave approximately 1.79 million years ago, pushing back the timeline for human fire use. The discovery of burned bones deep inside the cave—where natural wildfires could not have reached—suggests our ancestors were already maintaining and managing fire long before they could create it on demand. Read more: Early humans were bringing fire into caves 1.8 million years ago

Did NASA just find evidence of ancient life on Mars?

NASA's Perseverance rover has identified hundreds of organic detections in two mudstone samples from Jezero crater, marking the most extensive organic detection in the region to date and offering new clues about the planet's past chemistry. Read more: Did NASA just find evidence of ancient life on Mars? Perseverance rover spots complex carbon in Red Planet rocks

NASA at the Ion: Orion Lessons from Artemis II Shape NASA's Moon to Mars Path

NASA's Artemis II mission, which returned four astronauts from humanity's first crewed journey around the Moon since Apollo, is providing critical insights that will shape future lunar landing missions and eventual Mars exploration. Read more: NASA at the Ion: Orion Lessons from Artemis II Shape NASA's Moon to Mars Path

Record-breaking IBM chip uses trick to cram in 100 billion transistors

IBM has announced a breakthrough chip featuring 100 billion transistors—roughly twice the density of current state-of-the-art chips—by adding a second layer of silicon circuitry through a novel manufacturing approach. Read more: Record-breaking IBM chip uses trick to cram in 100 billion transistors

Bacteria-killing viruses redirect vaccine immunity to destroy cancer

Researchers are exploring how bacteriophages—viruses that naturally target bacteria—could be genetically engineered to direct the immune protection gained from vaccines toward cancer cells, potentially opening a new avenue for cancer therapy. Read more: Bacteria-killing viruses redirect vaccine immunity to destroy cancer

How Technology and Innovative Materials Like Permeable Bricks Are Being Used to Tackle Flooding in the Gulf Region

The Gulf region, typically characterized by arid conditions and minimal annual rainfall, has seen increasing instances of flash flooding when storms do occur. This has prompted engineers, urban planners, and researchers across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to explore technological approaches and innovative construction materials to better capture and manage

Researchers Document Unprecedented Fusion Between Marine Plastic and Coral Structures

Marine researchers have documented a novel form of ocean pollution in which plastic materials become physically fused with coral structures. Unlike typical entanglement or overgrowth scenarios, this phenomenon appears to involve a direct melding of plastic into coral skeletons, raising concerns about the permanence of plastic contamination in reef ecosystems.

Drones on the Front Lines: The Growing Role of Autonomous Technology in Wildfire Response

Wildfire seasons have grown more intense and unpredictable in recent years, pushing emergency response teams to adopt new technologies. Among the tools already making a difference are drones, which are being used to gather aerial intelligence, assess fire spread, and support ground crews in real time. These unmanned aerial systems