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AI simulates 100,000-atom chemical reactions with unprecedented accuracy
MoleculeMind has developed QuantaMind, an AI-powered machine learning force field capable of simulating chemical reactions with high precision at a large scale. This new capability allows for the simulation of up to 100…
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AI platform QuantaMind simulates molecular dynamics with near-DFT accuracy
QuantaMind, an AI platform developed by Molecular Mind, has achieved a significant breakthrough in molecular dynamics simulation, as reported in Science Advances. This platform can now simulate reactive molecular dynami…
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Tibetan Plateau heat linked to California's record rainfall, study finds
A new study published in Science Advances has identified a connection between unusually high temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau and severe rainfall events in California. Researchers from UCLA found that these heat even…
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Lost Gondwana Supercontinent Linked to Cambrian Life Explosion · 1 source tracked
Scientists have identified submerged remnants of a lost supercontinent, Gondwana, which significantly influenced the Cambrian explosion of complex life over 500 million years ago. By analyzing over 25,000 rock samples a…
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Roman concrete's self-healing properties may explain Great Pyramid construction
Researchers have uncovered a potential explanation for the enduring strength of ancient Roman concrete, which may also shed light on how the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed. A new study published in Science Advanc…
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Beijing trees identified as surprising source of ozone smog
Chinese scientists have identified trees in Beijing as a significant source of ozone smog, a finding that challenges previous assumptions about urban air pollution. Research published in Science Advances indicates that …
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Marine cloud brightening may weaken El Niño; 21,000 MCP servers exposed
A study published in Science Advances indicates that targeted marine cloud brightening may weaken subsequent El Niño events. Separately, a security analysis revealed that approximately 21,000 servers using the MCP proto…
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Earliest silkworm farming evidence found in Uzbekistan predates Silk Road
Archaeological evidence suggests silkworm farming and silk production existed outside of China approximately 2,000 years before the established Silk Road trade route. Three 4,000-year-old silkworm cocoons were discovere…
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Experts advise developing human reading skills to detect AI-generated text
Identifying AI-generated text requires developing human reading skills rather than relying on automated detectors, which can misidentify non-native English speakers' writing. Specific linguistic patterns, such as the ov…
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US science journals show bias against Chinese authors, study finds
A recent study analyzed over 110,000 manuscripts submitted to Science and Science Advances between 2015 and 2020. The findings indicate that researchers based in China or with Chinese surnames faced significantly lower …
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Oldest reptile stomach fossil found in China, reveals early aquatic adaptations
Paleontologists have discovered a 240-million-year-old fossil in China that contains the oldest known preserved stomach, liver, and intestinal tissues of a reptile. This fossil, identified as Austronaga minuta from the …
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China's Bayan Obo rare earth deposit may hold larger reserves than reported
A leading Chinese geologist suggests that the Bayan Obo mine in Inner Mongolia, the world's largest known rare earth deposit, may hold significantly more resources than currently reported. Research indicates that the de…
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World's oldest amber discovered in China, pushing back resin production timeline
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered the world's oldest known amber, dating back approximately 393 to 383 million years to the Middle Devonian period. This finding, unearthed from a coal seam in Xinjiang, sugges…
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150-million-year-old Chinese fossil reveals bird tail evolution
A 150-million-year-old fossil discovered in China provides new insights into avian evolution. The fossil, dating back to the Jurassic period, reveals a transitional stage in the development of the pygostyle, a fused tai…
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Chinese scientists find space conditions harm human reproductive cells
Chinese scientists have found that microgravity and space radiation negatively impact human reproductive cells. Studies conducted on China's Tianzhou spacecraft revealed that early-stage germ cell differentiation succes…
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Brain implant uses temperature to control neural activity; SK Hynix CEO predicts storage shortage
A new brain implant developed by researchers at Korea University College of Medicine can regulate neural activity using temperature, offering new possibilities for brain-computer interfaces and neurological disorder tre…
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AI 'humanizer' tool sparks academic publishing debate · 1 source tracked
A new open-source tool called Academic Humanizer, available as a Claude skill, is causing concern in academic publishing by removing AI-generated writing patterns. While developers frame it as a clarity tool for researc…
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Fossil discovery challenges 150-year-old evolutionary theory on land vertebrates
A recent study published in Science Advances challenges long-held evolutionary theories by suggesting that the earliest land-walking vertebrates, dating back over 300 million years, did not undergo metamorphosis. Resear…
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Jacket harvests drinking water from air
Researchers have developed a jacket capable of harvesting drinking water directly from the air, potentially aiding individuals in water-scarce regions. The jacket utilizes a specialized textile that absorbs atmospheric …
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Chinese scientists removed amid research misconduct allegations
Three prominent Chinese scientists have been removed from their academic positions following allegations of research misconduct. A former student blogger, known as Student Geng, raised concerns about the authenticity an…