Can sensor technology stop a wildfire before it starts?
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Many Iron Age swords may be tainted by modern forgery
[ad_1] These ancient swords have been modified by forgers Alex Rodzinka Imaging technology has revealed that ancient swords smuggled into the UK recently have been
What the US election will mean for AI, climate action and abortion
[ad_1] The upcoming US presidential election will determine how the country regulates tech, combats the climate crisis and decides on access to abortion [ad_2] Source
Preserved tracks suggest non-avian dinosaurs used their wings to run
[ad_1] Scientists studied the tracks of a sparrow-sized raptor called Dromaeosauriformipes rarus Dffdfdfdhmkt gmkgmtfkfgmgmgggg (CC BY-SA) Tiny tracks in South Korea symbolise a moment 120
Hornets can hold their alcohol like no other animal on Earth
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What to expect at the COP16 biodiversity summit
[ad_1] Countries are convening in Colombia to agree on wide-ranging targets to stem biodiversity loss and make a plan to pay for it [ad_2] Source
How the maths of queuing can make lines more efficient
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Solving Stephen Hawking’s black hole information paradox has raised new mysteries
[ad_1] In March 1974, Stephen Hawking published the paper that made his name. It contained the revelation that black holes – gravitational giants from which
Sky Peals review: Understated sci-fi drama traverses themes of immigration and identity
[ad_1] Umer (Faraz Ayub) wonders if he is not of this world Lisa Stonehouse/Escape Films Sky PealsMoin HussainA BFI Player subscription streaming exclusive until 21 October, when it
Simple plan could raise the billions needed to stem biodiversity loss
[ad_1] The critically endangered Lehmann’s poison frog is endemic to southwestern Colombia, where negotiators are meeting for the COP16 biodiversity summit Minden Pictures/Alamy The 16th