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Mathematics: Modeling
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How to assess a general-purpose AI model's reliability before it's deployed      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new technique estimates the reliability of a self-supervised foundation model, like those that pow...

Anthropology: Cultures
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Uncovering the ritual past of an ancient stone monument in Saudi Arabia - Uncovering the Ritual Past of an Ancient Stone Monument in Saudi Arabia      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A comprehensive analysis of an archaeological site in Saudi Arabia sheds new light on mustatils -- s...

Paleontology: Early Mammals and Birds
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Fossil bird with fancy tail feathers longer than its body - Fossil Bird with Fancy Tail Feathers Longer than its Body      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Peacock tails are just one example of how evolution walks a line between favoring traits that make i...

Biology: Microbiology Energy: Technology
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Microbial corrosion of iron      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Iron is well-known for rusting, but this doesn't just happen on contact with oxygen and water. Some...

Biology: Microbiology Engineering: Nanotechnology Physics: Quantum Computing Physics: Quantum Physics
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Detection of bacteria and viruses with fluorescent nanotubes      (via sciencedaily.com) 

The new carbon nanotube sensor design resembles a molecular toolbox that can be used to quickly asse...

Chemistry: Thermodynamics Energy: Alternative Fuels Energy: Batteries Environmental: Water
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Promising salt for heat storage      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Salt batteries can store summer heat to be used in winter, but which salt works best for the purpose ...

Anthropology: Cultures Anthropology: General
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The beginnings of fashion      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A team of researchers suggest that eyed needles were a new technological innovation used to adorn cl...

Archaeology: General Paleontology: Fossils
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3,500-year-old Mycenaean armor was suitable for extended battle      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A 3,500-year-old suit of Mycenaean armour may have been used in battle -- and not just for ceremonia...

Paleontology: Early Mammals and Birds
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Pterosaur discovery solves ancient feather mystery - Pterosaur Discovery Solves Ancient Feather Mystery      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Palaeontologists have discovered remarkable new evidence that pterosaurs, the flying relatives of di...

Chemistry: Organic Chemistry
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Researchers develop versatile and low-cost technology for targeted long-read RNA sequencing      (via sciencedaily.com) 

In a development that could accelerate the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments, researchers...

Biology: Zoology Ecology: Animals
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Relocated songbirds can successfully learn the diversity of song they need to survive      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New research focused on a population of cirl bunting reintroduced into Cornwall from 2006 as part of...

Chemistry: Organic Chemistry Energy: Alternative Fuels Physics: General
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Energy storage in molecules      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Molecular photoswitches that can both convert and store energy could be used to make solar energy ha...

Chemistry: Biochemistry
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Cellphone compass can measure tiny concentrations of compounds important for human health      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Nearly every modern cellphone has a built-in compass, or magnetometer, that detects the direction of...

Ecology: Animals Environmental: Biodiversity Environmental: Ecosystems
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Use of habitat for agricultural purposes puts primate infants at risk      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Frequent visits to oil palm plantations are leading to a sharp increase in mortality rates among inf...