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The latest news from the frontiers of science and technology for the rebelliously curious. - https://teapawt.net/t.co/KLGcRNrOu7 / Email: [email protected]

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Mystery involving thousands of ancient frog bones unearthed at Roman site is finally solved. thedebrief.org/mystery-of-th…
Mystery of Thousands of Ancient Buried Frog Bones Finally Solved

Mystery of Thousands of Ancient Buried Frog Bones Finally Solved

Analysis of thousands of ancient frog bones found buried at a Roman era site have solved the mystery of their origin once and for all.

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People living with brain-computer interfaces are calling for greater oversight over their personal neural data, consent, and long-term care. thedebrief.org/bci-implant-r…
BCI Implant Recipients Release Ethical Recommendations, Calling for Greater Control Over Neural...

BCI Implant Recipients Release Ethical Recommendations, Calling for Greater Control Over Neural...

People living with brain-computer interfaces are calling for greater oversight over their personal neural data, consent, and long-term care.

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NASA reveals how to spot hidden objects lurking around tiny stars using this clever space-time trick. thedebrief.org/nasa-scientis…
NASA Scientists Say Hidden Planets Lurking Around Tiny Stars Could be Revealed Using Gravitational...

NASA Scientists Say Hidden Planets Lurking Around Tiny Stars Could be Revealed Using Gravitational...

A new space-based observatory developed to detect gravitational waves might also help astronomers detect hidden objects around distant stars, paving the way toward the discovery of an entirely new...

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A controversial new theory says the universe may be vastly older than once thought—and it just passed its first round of tests. thedebrief.org/a-controversi…
A Controversial New Theory Claims the Universe Could Be Twice as Old as Once Thought—and It Just...

A Controversial New Theory Claims the Universe Could Be Twice as Old as Once Thought—and It Just...

A controversial new theory that suggests our universe could be vastly older than once thought has just passed the first round of observational testing.

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This unusual fossil sat unstudied for years—now scientists say it was a giant that lived alongside the “Hobbits” of Flores. thedebrief.org/this-unusual-…
This Unusual Fossil Sat Unstudied for Years—Now Scientists Say It Was a Giant That Lived Alongside...

This Unusual Fossil Sat Unstudied for Years—Now Scientists Say It Was a Giant That Lived Alongside...

A mysterious fossil retrieved from the former home of Indonesia’s "Hobbits" reveals that a giant once inhabited the same region as much as 190,000 years ago.

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In Japan, scientists are uncovering evidence of "hidden" disasters in the distant past. thedebrief.org/hidden-disast…
“Hidden” Disasters in Japan's Past Revealed by Deep-Sea Core Experiments

“Hidden” Disasters in Japan's Past Revealed by Deep-Sea Core Experiments

Radiocarbon tests of cores extracted from the sea around Japan have revealed a geophysical record of hidden disasters in the country's past.

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A DARPA robot has assembled a structure in orbit for the first time. Here's what we know. thedebrief.org/darpa-robot-b…
DARPA Robot Builds a Structure in Space for the First Time, Opening the Door to Giant Orbiting...

DARPA Robot Builds a Structure in Space for the First Time, Opening the Door to Giant Orbiting...

A DARPA robot has assembled a structure in orbit for the first time, paving the way for giant space telescopes and solar power arrays.

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Time travel into the past may be impossible—and this simple mathematical discovery reveals why. thedebrief.org/time-travel-i…
Time Travel into the Past May Be Impossible—and This Simple Mathematical Discovery Reveals Why

Time Travel into the Past May Be Impossible—and This Simple Mathematical Discovery Reveals Why

New research has identified a mathematical condition that could reveal why traveling backward in time is impossible.

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What are the true origins of Stonehenge's enigmatic "Altar Stone"? New research reveals the debate is far from over. thedebrief.org/stonehenge-di…
Stonehenge Discovery Deepens the Mystery of Its Enigmatic “Altar Stone,” Raising New Questions...

Stonehenge Discovery Deepens the Mystery of Its Enigmatic “Altar Stone,” Raising New Questions...

The mystery of Stonehenge and its enigmatic Altar Stone has deepened, according to findings that raise new questions about the massive stone slab's origins.

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Scientists just transformed a 2,000-year-old invention into a molecule-sized motor. thedebrief.org/scientists-ju…
Scientists Just Transformed a 2,000-Year-Old Invention into a Molecule-Sized Motor

Scientists Just Transformed a 2,000-Year-Old Invention into a Molecule-Sized Motor

"Archimedes screw" has now been scaled down to create a remarkable molecular motor that converts electrical current into controlled rotation.

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Could new experiments suggest scientists may one day be able to transfer the skills of fighters into novice brains like Neo in The Matrix? thedebrief.org/i-am-neo-prog…
"I Am Neo!” Programming the Brain to Fight Like the Matrix Might Actually Be Possible

"I Am Neo!” Programming the Brain to Fight Like the Matrix Might Actually Be Possible

New experiments suggest that scientists may one day be able to transfer the skills of fighters into novice brains like Neo in The Matrix.

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A prehistoric "giant” unknown to science has been revealed in new fossils unearthed in Thailand. thedebrief.org/prehistoric-g…
Prehistoric “Giant” Previously Unknown to Science Revealed from Fossil Discovery in Thailand

Prehistoric “Giant” Previously Unknown to Science Revealed from Fossil Discovery in Thailand

Paleontologists have discovered new evidence of a previously unknown species of giant that once roamed southern Thailand.

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Scientists just transformed plastic waste and industrial sludge into "super" concrete. thedebrief.org/scientists-tu…
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production...

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production...

Plastic waste and industrial sludge become stronger concrete alternatives, boosting bending strength 54% and cutting emissions.

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For 60 years, tourists walked past 280 prehistoric cave engravings in Spain, unaware of ancient artwork hidden in plain sight. thedebrief.org/280-prehistor…
280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved...

280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved...

For 60 years, tourists walked past 280 prehistoric cave engravings in Spain, unaware of ancient artwork hidden in plain sight.

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A mysterious new type of magnetism has just been confirmed by scientists. thedebrief.org/a-mysterious-…
A Mysterious New Type of Magnetism Has Just Been Confirmed by Scientists

A Mysterious New Type of Magnetism Has Just Been Confirmed by Scientists

A mysterious new variety of magnetism known as "altermagnetism" has been experimentally confirmed for the first time.

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“It could be a bad day." Scientists have a new tool for deflecting potentially life-threatening asteroids. thedebrief.org/it-could-be-a…
“It Could be a Bad Day”: Scientists Build New Tool for Deflecting a Dangerous Asteroid with a...

“It Could be a Bad Day”: Scientists Build New Tool for Deflecting a Dangerous Asteroid with a...

Highly accurate asteroid deflection scenarios the have revealed that the location of a nuclear blast is critical for planetary defense.

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NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has experienced mysterious interruptions in its communication systems as its next major milestone approaches. thedebrief.org/nasas-voyager…
NASA’s Voyager 1 Experiences “Unexpected” Problems Engineers Have Never Seen Before as New Historic...

NASA’s Voyager 1 Experiences “Unexpected” Problems Engineers Have Never Seen Before as New Historic...

NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has experienced mysterious interruptions in its communication systems as its next major milestone approaches.

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New research at CERN is bringing physicists closer than ever to exploring the hidden world of the "Zeptoverse". thedebrief.org/into-the-zept…
Into the "Zeptoverse": CERN Experiments Detect Evidence of Something So Rare It Could Potentially...

Into the "Zeptoverse": CERN Experiments Detect Evidence of Something So Rare It Could Potentially...

An extraordinarily rare form of particle decay could help to reveal as-yet unknown particles and other forces of nature.

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Astronomers just combined the light from six telescopes in a photonic chip breakthrough. thedebrief.org/photonic-chip…
Photonic Chip Breakthrough: Astronomers Combine the Light from Six Different Telescopes

Photonic Chip Breakthrough: Astronomers Combine the Light from Six Different Telescopes

Astronomers have successfully tested a photonic chip that combines the light from multiple telescopes to create a more sensitive observatory.

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An “invisible” discovery in France’s Chauvet Cave reveals the secret to how its ancient art survived. thedebrief.org/an-invisible-…
An “Invisible” Discovery in France’s Chauvet Cave Reveals the 37,000-Year-Old Secret to How Its...

An “Invisible” Discovery in France’s Chauvet Cave Reveals the 37,000-Year-Old Secret to How Its...

Recent studies at France's famous Chauvet Cave reveal the remarkable secret behind how its ancient paintings have stood the test of time.

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