Scientists Identify the World’s Oldest Rock Art in an Indonesian Cave
Scientists have identified what may be the oldest rock art ever known in the world: a hand stencil at least 67,800 years old, found in a cave in the southeastern part of the…
Reports of ‘AI psychosis’ are emerging
Artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into everyday life, from chatbots that offer companionship to algorithms that shape what we see online. But as generative AI (genAI) becomes more conversational, immersive and emotionally responsive,…
AI-generated sensors open new paths for early cancer detection
Anne Trafton | MIT News Detecting cancer in the earliest stages could dramatically reduce cancer deaths because cancers are usually easier to treat when caught early. To help achieve that goal, MIT and Microsoft researchers…
Byzantine Monastic Complex Discovered in Upper Egypt Reveals Monks’ Way of Life
The Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, working at the site of Al-Qarya bi-Al-Duweir in the Tama district of Sohag Governorate, has uncovered the remains of a complete residential…
Discovery reveals the oldest cremation ever recorded in Africa
Researchers have identified, in northern Malawi, what is considered the oldest known cremation on the African continent. The find — a funerary pyre dating back about 9,500 years — points to surprisingly complex…
7,500-Year-Old Stone Seal Discovered in Türkiye
Elazig, Türkiye – Archaeological excavations at the Tadim Fortress and Hoyuk in eastern Türkiye have uncovered a stone seal estimated to be around 7,500 years old, providing rare evidence that organized settlements and…
Microneedles that could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy
Cancer immunotherapy is based on harnessing the body’s own immune system to fight tumors; however, the effective and precise delivery of these treatments remains a major challenge. In this context, transdermal drug delivery…
Ancient Celtic Gold Coins Found in a Swiss Marshland
Two gold coins dated to around 2,300 years ago have been found in a marshland in northern Switzerland and may be among the oldest Celtic coins ever identified in the country. According to…
This rare genetic mutation kills brain cells
The results raise the possibility that similar cell death pathways may also contribute to other neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or Huntington’s. A team led by researchers at the German Helmholtz Centre…
New study suggests a way to rejuvenate the immune system
Anne Trafton | MIT News As people age, their immune system function declines. T cell populations become smaller and can’t react to pathogens as quickly, making people more susceptible to a variety of infections. To…