Archaeologists use artificial intelligence (AI) to translate 5000 year old cuneiform tablets.

A TEAM OF ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND COMPUTER SCIENTISTS HAVE CREATED AN AI PROGRAM THAT CAN TRANSLATE ANCIENT CUNEIFORM TABLETS INSTANTLY USING NEURAL MACHINE LEARNING TRANSLATIONS . In a paper published in the journal PNAS Nexus, from the Oxford University Press, the researchers ha…

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US health alert over malaria cases in Florida and Texas.

Florida and Texas are seeing some locally acquired cases of malaria - the first spread of the mosquito-transmitted disease inside the US in 20 years, officials warn in a health alert. Active surveillance for more cases is continuing, the Centres for Disease Control says. The …

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QS World University Rankings 2024.

The QS World University Rankings 2024 have been released, showcasing the top universities globally. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) retains its position at the pinnacle of the rankings for the 12th consecutive year. Notable changes in the rankings include the Un…

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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023.

The start of the trophy tour for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India was a magnificent affair, surpassing all previous editions. The launch of the 2023 World Cup trophy was truly extraordinary, taking place at an astonishing altitude of 120,000 feet above the Earth be…

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Elon Musk drops news that may forever change cars.

The billionaire has promised Tesla cars could be autonomous as early as this year. He has just gone a step further. Elon Musk wears many hats, his detractors and fans agree.  One of the entrepreneur's hats is as head of marketing of the products and services his companies…

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North Korea's 01st spy satellite has been pulled from the sea after launch failure.

South Korean military authorities have salvaged North Korea's first spy satellite after its failed first launch last month, according to media reports. North Korea attempted to launch the satellite on May 31, but the rocket carrying it suffered an unknown failure and cra…

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NEO asteroid nearly the size of the Washington Monument set to zip past Earth.

An asteroid estimated to be roughly 525 feet (160 meters) in diameter, or about 30 feet (9 meters) shy of the height of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., will zoom past Earth early Wednesday (28) morning — though it does not appear to pose any threat. NASA is trac…

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Webb makes first detection of Crucial Carbon Molecule.

A team of international scientists has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to detect a new carbon compound in space for the first time. Known as methyl cation (pronounced cat-eye-on) (CH3+), the molecule is important because it aids the formation of more complex carbon-b…

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Trump awarded Man of the Decade award at Lincoln Dinner.

Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in Michigan since announcing his third presidential bid last year. He was the keynote speaker at the Oakland County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. GOP leaders say they had to get a bigger venue and say…

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Pioneering creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery, dies.

Dr. John B. Goodenough, one of the most influential scientists that have positively impacted technology, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, The University of Texas at Austin announced today (27). Goodenough is most notably known for his work on creating lithium-ion bat…

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Conservative Mitsotakis sworn in as Greece’s prime minister.

Center-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis was formally sworn in as Greece’s prime minister Monday after easily winning a second term with a record-high margin but also facing a Parliament that includes lawmakers from more parties, including three small ones on the far right. W…

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NASA just recycled 98% of all astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have achieved a 98% water recovery rate in a breakthrough achieved by a method that might make the faint of heart slightly squeamish: they hit peak astronaut pee recycling.  The water recycling achievement is an important mil…

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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture - 26 June.

Every year on June 26th, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture speaks out against the crime of torture. The day also honors and supports the victims and survivors of torture. Torture occurs when someone intentionally inflicts pain on a person. The act is con…

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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - 26 June.

Every year on June 26th, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking raises awareness about drug abuse and the negative repercussions of illicit trafficking. According to the most recent World Drug Report, 35 million people worldwide suffer from drug abu…

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The Day of the Seafarer - 25 June.

Background The Day of the Seafarer (25 June) was established in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised STCW Convention. Its stated purpose is to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to inte…

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International Day of Women in Diplomacy - 24 June.

The International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) is observed annually on June 24 to honor and recognize remarkable women in the fields of diplomacy and decision-making across the globe. Diana Abgar, an Armenian ambassador, is credited as the first female diplomat of the …

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The Global Liveability Index 2023.

Economist Intelligence Unit’s index quantifies the challenges presented to an individual’s lifestyle in 173 cities worldwide. This year’s average score has risen to a 15-year high, with a return to order after the covid-19 pandemic and better healthcare and education in dev…

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FIFA appoints Indonesia as U-17 World Cup host.

Indonesia has been selected by FIFA Council as host of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Chairperson Erick Thohir stated. A FIFA Council meeting on Friday in Zurich, Switzerland, determined that Indonesia will host the U-17 World Cup that is e…

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NASA Welcomes India as 27th Artemis Accords Signatory.

During a ceremony at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington on Wednesday, June 21, India became the 27th country to sign the Artemis Accords. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participated in the signing ceremony for the agency and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s amba…

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World Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Day - 24 June and 02 July.

World UFO Day commemorates two separate dates. The first, on June 24th, recognizes the first widely reported UFO sighting on this same day in 1947 by aviator Kenneth Arnold. On July 2nd, the date commemorates the incident that took place in Roswell, New Mexico, in the same …

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