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A groundbreaking artificial intelligence model named Enoch has enabled researchers to more accurately date the Dead Sea Scrolls, revealing that some manuscripts are significantly older than previously believed. Discovered in the mid-20th century in the West Bank, these ancient Jewish texts have been crucial for understanding the evolution of the Hebrew Bible. While traditionally dated between the third century BCE and the first century CE, Enoch's analysis of the handwriting styles in 135 scrolls has uncovered dates that may extend back to the late fourth century BCE. This suggests that writing styles linked to significant socio-political changes in the region emerged earlier than thought. Notably, fragments from the Book of Daniel and Ecclesiastes have been dated to the second and third centuries BCE, respectively, marking them as the first known biblical manuscripts from their presumed authors' time. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, could reshape historical narratives surrounding the scrolls and their authors. 
Published: Jul 02 2025, 4 ameznews.inArchaeologists have uncovered the long-lost city of Imet, dating back 2,400 years, adjacent to the temple of the ancient Egyptian cobra goddess Wadjet in the eastern Nile Delta. The settlement, which thrived during Egypt's Late Period, was largely overlooked in previous excavations at the Tell el-Fara’in site. Recent high-resolution satellite imagery revealed clusters of ancient mudbricks, leading to the discovery of a densely populated residential area featuring multi-storey "tower houses." Artifacts, including a cooking pot with remnants of a fourth-century BCE fish stew, grain processing areas, and a large religious building, provide insights into daily life and spirituality. Notably, the site reflects changes in religious practices following Alexander the Great's conquest, as evidenced by a mid-Ptolemaic structure atop the processional road to Wadjet's temple. This significant find enhances our understanding of urban planning and cultural shifts in Late Period Egypt, according to mission director Dr. Nicky Nielsen.
Published: Jul 02 2025, 9 ameznews.inA YouTuber known as "styropyro," real name Drake Anthony, has developed what he claims to be the world's most powerful handheld laser, capable of cutting through titanium and melting tungsten. In a recent video, Anthony explained that his laser operates at 250 watts, a staggering 50,000 times stronger than the legal limit of 5 milliwatts for laser pointers. This new device surpasses the highest laser danger rating by a factor of 500, posing significant risks, including instant blindness and fire hazards. Demonstrating its capabilities, Anthony showcased the laser's ability to slice through copper wire, melt tungsten, and even ignite a diamond. He emphasized that the luminosity of this laser is over four times brighter than his previous record-breaking model. With such power, Anthony cautioned viewers against attempting similar experiments at home, highlighting the serious dangers involved.
Published: Jun 30 2025, 7 pmeznews.inAstronomers have identified a new interstellar object, provisionally named A11pl3Z, which is on a trajectory that will take it out of the Solar System, likely originating from beyond it. Detected by the ATLAS sky survey on July 1, the object is currently located just inside Jupiter's orbit and is expected to brighten as it approaches the Sun in October. Unlike previous interstellar visitors 'Oumuamua and Comet 2I/Borisov, A11pl3Z boasts a significantly more extreme orbit, with an eccentricity estimated to be above 6, indicating it is a one-time visitor. While its exact nature—whether a comet or asteroid—remains unclear, its trajectory poses no threat to Earth, as it will not come within 50 million kilometers of our planet. As it draws nearer, astronomers hope to gather more data, although its closest approach will coincide with a less favorable viewing position from Earth.
Published: Jul 02 2025, 3 pmeznews.inA viral claim on social media suggests that individuals with rhesus-negative blood may be descendants of aliens, a theory fueled by a TikTok video referencing the 2009 series _Ancient Aliens_. Proponents argue that extraterrestrial intervention could explain the rarity of this blood type, which is found in only about 15% of the global population. However, experts caution that this notion lacks scientific evidence and exemplifies the "Aliens of the Gaps" argument, where unexplained phenomena are attributed to extraterrestrial influence. While the origins of rhesus-negative blood remain unclear, genetic mutations are a more plausible explanation. Historical studies indicate that blood type variations, like eye color, may arise from natural genetic changes rather than alien interference. Ultimately, while the alien theory captivates the imagination, scientific inquiry points to more mundane genetic processes as the likely source of this blood type.
Published: Jul 02 2025, 10 ameznews.inOrcas, often dubbed "killer whales," have been observed engaging in a surprising behavior: offering food to humans. Researchers collected 34 reports over two decades, revealing that this phenomenon is more common than previously thought, occurring across four oceans, from Norway to New Zealand. The most frequent interactions involved orcas sharing food with people in boats, with offerings including various fish, mammals, and even a piece of seaweed. Notably, orcas often waited to see how humans would respond, sometimes reclaiming and re-offering the food. This behavior may reflect their advanced cognitive abilities and social nature, suggesting a desire to build relationships with humans. While the reasons behind these gifts remain unclear—ranging from curiosity to potential attempts at fostering goodwill—scientists believe understanding this altruism could shed light on interspecies interactions and the social dynamics of these intelligent marine mammals.
Published: Jul 02 2025, 12 ameznews.inThe European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully conducted its first artificial solar eclipse using the Proba-3 mission, allowing scientists to study the Sun's corona in unprecedented detail. Positioned 150 meters apart in orbit, the two spacecraft—an Occulter and a Coronagraph—align with millimeter precision to block the Sun's light, creating a shadow that enables extended solar observations. Principal Investigator Andrei Zhukov expressed excitement over the initial images, noting that the artificial eclipse can last up to six hours, compared to the fleeting moments of natural eclipses. This innovative approach not only enhances understanding of solar phenomena like solar wind and coronal mass ejections but also overcomes limitations of traditional coronagraphs, which often produce optical distortions. ESA's Director of Technology, Dietmar Pilz, highlighted the mission's technological advancements, marking Proba-3 as a pioneering effort in precision formation flying and solar research.
Published: Jul 02 2025, 3 ameznews.inA particle detector operating above Antarctica has recorded unusual radio pulses from beneath the ice, raising questions about their origin. The Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment, which uses a stratospheric balloon to detect cosmic neutrinos, encountered two anomalous radio signals that appear to contradict current particle physics understanding. Stephanie Wissel, an associate professor at Penn State University, noted that the signals came from steep angles, suggesting they traveled through 6,000-7,000 kilometers of rock, where they should have been absorbed. The team ruled out neutrinos as the source, as similar upward-traveling air showers were not detected by other observatories like IceCube and the Pierre Auger Observatory. Wissel speculated that the anomalies might be due to unexplained radio propagation effects near the ice. The findings, published in *Physical Review Letters*, could potentially lead to new physics insights as future experiments aim to clarify these mysterious signals.
Published: Jul 01 2025, 8 pmeznews.inNASA's New Horizons spacecraft, now 9.1 billion kilometers from Earth, has demonstrated a novel method for navigating interstellar space using the parallax effect. This technique allows the spacecraft to determine its position by observing the apparent shift of nearby stars, Proxima Centauri and Wolf 359, from its vantage point. Lead author Tod Lauer noted that this method could be invaluable for future interstellar missions, as it enables navigation without relying solely on Earth-based tracking. The Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) onboard New Horizons captured images of these stars, which were then compared to data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia observatory, achieving a positional uncertainty of 40 million kilometers. While this accuracy is less precise than traditional methods, it opens new possibilities for deep-space navigation. The findings, accepted for publication in The Astronomical Journal, highlight the potential for onboard imaging systems to guide spacecraft in the vastness of space.
Published: Jul 01 2025, 9 pmeznews.inA rare astronomical event has unfolded as two novae, V462 Lupi and V572 Velorum, are visible simultaneously to the naked eye under optimal conditions. This phenomenon, previously recorded only once, has captivated astronomers, especially as V462 Lupi was first spotted on June 12 and peaked on June 21, while V572 Velorum reached its brightness peak of magnitude 4.8 on June 27. Although V572 has since faded to 5.8, V462 Lupi remains visible at around 5.9. Novae, which result from interactions between a white dwarf and a main-sequence star, are typically too distant for naked-eye observation, making this occurrence particularly significant. Astronomer Stephen O’Meara noted the rarity of such events, with the last notable instance occurring in 1936. Both novae are located deep in the southern sky, making them difficult to observe from the Northern Hemisphere, but they are currently prominent in the evening sky for those in the southern regions.
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