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New study uses Neanderthals to demonstrate gap between generative AI and scholarly knowledge - Phys.org
science 2026/02/06 20:40:01

New study uses Neanderthals to demonstrate gap between generative AI and scholarly knowledge - Phys.org

Technological advances over the past four decades have turned mobile devices and computers into the world’s largest library, where information is just a tap away. Phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches—they’re a part of everyday life, simplifying access to en…

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Researchers demonstrate organic crystal emitting red light from UV and green from near-infrared - Phys.org
science 2026/02/06 20:00:07

Researchers demonstrate organic crystal emitting red light from UV and green from near-infrared - Phys.org

Invisible light beyond the range of human vision plays a vital role in communication technologies, medical diagnostics, and optical sensing. Ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths are routinely used in these fields, yet detecting them directly often requir…

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A dinosaur with spikes exhibiting unprecedented properties discovered in China - Phys.org
science 2026/02/06 19:30:01

A dinosaur with spikes exhibiting unprecedented properties discovered in China - Phys.org

Documented for 200 years, the Iguanodontia group is expanding with the discovery of a brand-new species, the first known to bear spikes with properties never before observed in dinosaurs. Scientists from the CNRS1 and their internationalpartners have uncovere…

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They Drilled Deeper Into Earth’s Crust Than Anyone Before… Then Hit Something Unexpected - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/02/06 19:30:00

They Drilled Deeper Into Earth’s Crust Than Anyone Before… Then Hit Something Unexpected - Indian Defence Review

In a stunning geological feat, scientists drilled over 1,200 meters into Earth’s crust, coming closer than ever to the mantle before time ran out.

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The Amazingly Fast Meteor Over New Zealand on January 30, 2026 is Not Interstellar in Origin - Avi Loeb – Medium
science 2026/02/06 18:49:09

The Amazingly Fast Meteor Over New Zealand on January 30, 2026 is Not Interstellar in Origin - Avi Loeb – Medium

On January 30, 2026 at 10:25:37 UTC, a bright green fireball from a meteor was spotted over Wellington Harbour, New Zealand (as reported…

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Compound in 500-million-year-old fossils sheds new light on Earth's carbon cycle - Phys.org
science 2026/02/06 18:35:20

Compound in 500-million-year-old fossils sheds new light on Earth's carbon cycle - Phys.org

A UT San Antonio-led international research team has identified chitin, the primary organic component of modern crab shells and insect exoskeletons, in trilobite fossils more than 500 million years old, marking the first confirmed detection of the molecule in…

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