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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 uncovered

ABC News - 14h

Scientists digitally "unroll" ancient scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius

Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.

CBS News - 11h

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 - 16h

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 - 1d

CBS News' Carter Evans returns to his scorched neighborhood burned by L.A. wildfires

CBS News correspondent Carter Evans lives in the Palisades fire zone. He returned to his neighborhood to give a firsthand look at the destruction, as some residents try to pick up the pieces.

CBS News - 5d

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

'Special' night: SGA's career-high 54 scorch Jazz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points as the Thunder defeated the Jazz 123-114.

ESPN - Jan. 23

‘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

Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?

The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerate. Beth Pratt has spent her career protecting Los Angeles’ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

California’s fires are a scorching indictment of misguided governance

California’s government, blinded by ideological priorities and hampered by mismanagement, has failed to fireproof the state, while focusing instead on “Trump-proofing” it. The tragic consequences ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Hollywood Hills scorched as Sunset Fire ignites in Los Angeles

The Sunset Fire started as a brush fire in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills amid windstorm conditions. By mid-Thursday morning, the fire was stopped, an official said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

California wildfire scorches abandoned cars left behind by evacuees

Video from NBC News’ affiliate station KNBC shows multiple abandoned vehicles being destroyed by a wildfire in southern California after many residents had to evacuate for safety.

NBC News - Jan. 8

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

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