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DNA-reading AI reconstructs ancestry in minutes, matching top statistical methods - Phys.org
science 2026/05/04 20:20:06

DNA-reading AI reconstructs ancestry in minutes, matching top statistical methods - Phys.org

Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can read genetic code the way large language models like ChatGPT read text. Scanning the genome for biological mutation patterns, the computer model traces pairs of ge…

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Buried electrical pathways across the US reveal new clues about Earth's interior and power grid risks - Phys.org
science 2026/05/04 20:00:03

Buried electrical pathways across the US reveal new clues about Earth's interior and power grid risks - Phys.org

A solar storm like the one that caused a nine-hour blackout across Quebec in 1989 could have even more dramatic effects if it struck the eastern United States today. Now, scientists have developed new tools to detect these storms before they strike by mapping…

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500-Year-Old Gold Dental Implant Unearthed In Scotland Reveals Surprisingly Advanced Medieval Dentistry - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/05/04 19:30:00

500-Year-Old Gold Dental Implant Unearthed In Scotland Reveals Surprisingly Advanced Medieval Dentistry - Indian Defence Review

A rare gold dental ligature discovered in Scotland reveals surprisingly advanced medical practices centuries before modern dentistry.

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A Single Mutation Made Horses Rideable and Changed Human History - ZME Science
science 2026/05/04 19:24:07

A Single Mutation Made Horses Rideable and Changed Human History - ZME Science

Ancient DNA reveals how a single mutation reshaped both horses and human history.

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Quantum Breakthrough: New Algorithm Solves “Impossible” Materials in Seconds - SciTechDaily
science 2026/05/04 19:02:46

Quantum Breakthrough: New Algorithm Solves “Impossible” Materials in Seconds - SciTechDaily

A new quantum-inspired algorithm is reshaping how scientists approach some of the most complex materials known, enabling rapid analysis of structures that were previously beyond computational reach.

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New Research Shows How the Earliest Humans Got Their Meat - Gizmodo
science 2026/05/04 19:00:43

New Research Shows How the Earliest Humans Got Their Meat - Gizmodo

The findings highlight the nuanced ways in which early humans kept themselves well-fed.

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