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Somerset Bronze Age massacre victims likely cannibalised
Rick SchultingScientists have uncovered the aftermath of an "exceptionally violent" attack about 4,000 years ago in Somerset when at least 37 people appear to have been butchered and likely eaten.It is the largest case of violence between humans identified...
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World’s largest cruise line under fire after report uncovers alarming statistic: ‘Bigger isn’t better’
The number of people choosing to travel on cruise ships has risen exponentially over the last three decades. While cruising can be a good way to see new places, learn about new cultures, and take a break, a new...
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Blackwell May Be Nvidia’s Hottest Ticket in 2025, but This Other Opportunity Could Be Even Bigger in the Long Run
Over the last two years, semiconductor designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has become a household name thanks to its lead position in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The company's bread and butter is a unique piece...
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In a unique research collaboration, students make the case for less e-waste
Brought together as part of the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) initiative within the MIT...
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Ferns’ ability to evolve ‘backward’ offers insights into the meandering path of evolution
Imagine a photograph of your great-grandparents, grandparents and parents side by side. You’d see a resemblance, but each generation would look distinct from its predecessors. This is the process of evolution in its simplest form:...
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Miliband unveils energy plan with new powers over wind farms
John Keeble/Getty ImagesThe government has unveiled plans to give ministers the final say on approving large onshore wind farms rather than leaving decisions to local councils, where opposition has often been fierce.The plan is among proposals announced by Energy...
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15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast − and the number is growing rapidly
Coastal populations are expanding quickly around the world. The rise is evident in burgeoning waterfront cities and in the increasing damage from powerful storms and rising sea levels. Yet, reliable, detailed data on the scale...
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Enabling a circular economy in the built environment
The amount of waste generated by the construction sector underscores an urgent need for embracing circularity —...
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High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass timber’ buildings are sustainable
A material that’s been around since people built shelters – wood – is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings.Companies behind these “mass timber” projects say that wood is a lower-carbon alternative to...
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China faces AI talent shortage in an otherwise booming ‘new economy’ sector, report finds
China's booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry has a plethora of job openings but not enough...