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In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...- Quote of the Day by Rowan Atkinson: ‘The older you get, the more you realise how happenstance...’ - The Mr Bean creator’s thoughtful take on fate and life’s unexpected turnsQuote of the Day by Rowan Atkinson notes how happenstance significantly determines our life's direction. While hard work matters, chance me...
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'When the going gets tough, the tough...' Life lessons on hardships, success and human nature by popular English theoretical physicistQuote of the Day by Stephen Hawking highlights a simple message about handling pressure and hardships in life. The quote, “When the going g...
- Voice AI startup ElevenLabs appoints Alexander Holt its field CTOVoice AI firm ElevenLabs has appointed Alexander Holt as its Field CTO, a move aimed at accelerating AI integration for enterprise clients ...
- Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
- Parrots masturbate too: New study finds it's natural for both males and females and more common in parent-raised birdsA new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...
- Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccineCEPI is investing around $60 million to speed up the creation of vaccines against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus. This funding will supp...
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: “If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future?” - How a simple question by the genius scientist challenges the possibility of time travel in real lifeStephen Hawking’s famous question is the quote of the day, as it reflects his skepticism about traveling backwards in time. He used this id...
- Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishnessQuote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highligh...
- What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
- Quote of the Day by Emma Watson: “I don't want the fear of failure to… – Inspiring lessons on courage, determination, struggles and why growth begins outside the comfort zone by the actress known for her role in Harry Potter and global humanitarian effortsQuote of the Day by Emma Watson: Emma Watson’s quote, “I don't want the fear of failure to stop me from doing what I really care about,” hi...
- Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actionsQuote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosop...
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'It's beauty that captures your attention. Personality which...' Life lessons on character, behavior, human nature and love by popular Irish poet known for witty and comic masterpiecesQuote of the day by Oscar Wilde reflects the difference between outer appearance and inner character. The quote explains how beauty may att...
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'It is all right to make mistakes; nothing is...' Life lessons on perfection, blunders and human behavior by popular English theoretical physicistQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking highlights the idea that mistakes are part of human life. The quote explains that perfection does not e...
- Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 monthsA new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
- Anthropic policy chief Jack Clark says, “AI will help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year.”AI is rapidly evolving beyond a search engine, with predictions of Nobel Prize-winning scientific discoveries and AI-staffed companies with...
- In 1933, Percy Shaw nearly drove off the road when a flash from a cat’s eyes saved him from thick fog, and this transformed night driving on the highways foreverDriving at night in the 1930s was dangerous. Percy Shaw invented Cat's Eyes, reflective road studs, after seeing cat eyes shine in fog. Thi...
- ‘I don’t worry about a robot takeover’: Oxford AI expert Michael Wooldridge on Big Tech's real threats, and surprising winsAI expert Michael Wooldridge argues that the public's fears of robot takeovers are misplaced. Instead, he highlights how powerful tech comp...
- Scientists just cracked a mystery that's puzzled researchers for centuries; why are 90% of humans right-handed?Why are 90% of humans right-handed? A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that human right-handedness may have evolved because of ...
- A 12-year-old’s fossil hunt changed how scientists saw ancient seasA remarkable discovery by the Anning family on England's Lyme Regis cliffs in the early 1800s unearthed an ichthyosaur fossil, revolutioniz...
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