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AI and scientists unite to decipher old scrolls charred by the Vesuvius volcano
UK scientists have announced what they term a “historic breakthrough,” after the first image of the inside of a scroll carbonized by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago was uncoveredABC News - 37m -
AI helps researchers read ancient scroll burned to a crisp in Vesuvius eruption
Writing on PHerc. 172 papyrus, found at Roman mansion in Herculaneum, revealed after 3D X-rays and software competition. Researchers have peered inside an ancient scroll that was burned to a crisp ...The Guardian - 2h -
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.BBC News - 11h -
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' wins song of the year, record of the year
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' won multiple Grammys in the Premiere Ceremony and also song of the year and record of the year.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Kiwifruit and cheese sandwiches: LA school staff pack free lunches for over 2,000 students affected by fires
Pasadena school district direct’s Liz Powell and staff used ‘everything on hand’ at school sites to dispense meals. As the Eaton fire raged on 8 January, Liz Powell was focused on one thing: ...The Guardian - 22h -
For This Year’s N.F.L. Draft, It’s Not the Year of the Quarterback
League executives are beginning to doubt that there’s a franchise-caliber quarterback available in this pool of prospects.The New York Times - 4d -
A look at Lunar New Year celebrations
Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off on Wednesday as millions of people welcomed the Year of the Snake. CBS News correspondent Anna Coren reports on the festivities.CBS News - 6d -
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world
Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebratedABC News - 6d -
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Stash of Roman-era coins buried 2,000 years ago found in field
Archaeologists confirmed it's the first time such a discovery has been made on the European mainland.CBS News - Jan. 29 -
‘Less desirable’: behind lunar new year superstitions of a year of the snake
Some say it’s not the time to make life decisions, but others are countering the bad luck – or leaving those beliefs behind. At Asiastar Fantasy Inc, a San Francisco gift shop that specializes in ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year
Fireworks, music, lanterns, and dragon dancing filled streets across Asia to celebrate the Year of the Snake.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
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7 Better Ways to Relax After Work Than Mindlessly Scrolling on Your Phone
In our crazy times, relaxing after work with mindless scrolling is hugely tempting. It’s also hugely harmful. Science offers alternatives.Inc. - Jan. 28 -
Year of the Snake: PSG show off special Lunar New Year kit
PSG and some other clubs are ushering in the Year of the Snake with a special kit to mark the Lunar New Year.ESPN - Jan. 27 -
Emos relive their teenage years in the noughties
I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective is one of the most visited displays at the Barbican Music Library.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Why 2024 was arguably the toughest year for home buyers and sellers in 30 years
Existing-home sales in 2024 fell to the lowest level since 1995, Realtors say.MarketWatch - Jan. 25 -
2025 will be a challenging year in UK politics
The new administration’s honeymoon period has been brutally short and unforgiving, even by U.K. political standards.The Hill - Jan. 23 -
2,000-year-old statue found dumped near garbage cans
Experts say the headless statue is from the Hellenistic period (between 323 and 31 BC), according to police.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
2,000-year-old statue found abandoned in garbage bag in Greece
Police in Greece say a marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000 years old has been found abandoned in a garbage bag and handed to archaeologistsABC News - Jan. 22 -
UConn's Paige Bueckers becomes fastest player to 2,000 career points in program history
Bueckers needed just 102 games to reach the mark, surpassing Maya Moore's 108 gamesCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Paige Bueckers becomes fastest UConn player to 2,000 points in 96-36 win over Seton Hall
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 18 points to surpass 2,000 in her career and No. 6 UConn cruised to a 96-36 win over Seton Hall on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Cameron Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life
The Holiday star says "this is maybe the beginning" as she returns to the big screen after a decade.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling?
Streaming insiders have claimed they’re being made to rewrite scripts for viewers who use their phones while watching. Is this the end of prestige TV? Or pure fiction?. Be honest: how much ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Navalny Lawyers Sentenced to Years in Prison
Three lawyers who defended the Russian opposition leader before his death were sentenced to up to five years as the biggest crackdown on dissent since the Soviet era deepened.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Pompeii excavation reveals private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago
The discovery in Pompeii includes sumptuous mosaics and is equipped with a series of hot, warm and cold rooms and a huge plunge pool in the manner of a spa.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure: a private bathhouse built 2,000 years agoABC News - Jan. 17 -
Luxurious Pompeii spa complex unearthed after 2,000 years
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands, AARP says
The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Revealing Red Wings Move Of The Year
It's only January, but it's clear what move has impacted the Detroit Red Wings the most this season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14 -
My year as a conscript in the Egyptian army
Smartphone photographs capture life as a soldier and the loneliness of night shiftsFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Last year was hottest on record: NOAA
Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
FirstFT: The hottest year on record
Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant otherFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Eagles' Saquon Barkley nets 2,000 yards: How previous RBs who reached milestone fared in NFL playoffs
Barkley is the latest 2,000-yard rusher who will try to make his mark in the playoffsCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
A highly musical movie year
Never in Academy Awards history have so many women from musicals been likely Oscar nominees in a single year.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making
Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
The Wait For Elder Scrolls 6 Just Reached A Sad Milestone
The Elder Scrolls 6 is the next big game from Bethesda Game Studios, but no one should expect it soon. The wait for the RPG continues, and just recently passed a sad milestone.. Reddit user ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Boeing Looks Back on a Turbulent Year
A year ago, a side panel on one of its 737 MAX planes blew off in midair, sending Boeing into a financial, industrial, and existential crisis.Inc. - Jan. 6
