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Researchers rely on Earth's magnetic field to verify an event mentioned in the Old Testament

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A new study scientifically corroborates an event described in the Second Book of Kings -- the conquest of the Philistine city of Gath by Hazael King of Aram. The method is based on measuring the magnetic field recorded in burnt bricks.

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Reading to Your 1- and 2-Year Old Boosts Their Vocabulary, Study Finds

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3, 2024 -- Sharing a book with your baby will build her vocabulary fast, but time with screens likely won't, Norwegian researchers report. THURSDAY, Oct. Their new study on shared reading and vocabulary size dovetails with a new policy statement.

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Searching for clues in the history book of the ocean

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New research has shown that the tropical subsurface ocean gained oxygen during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (commonly referred to as PETM). During this short-lived interval of time in Earth s history that occurred 56 million years ago the average temperatures rose by up to six degrees within a few thousand years.

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Chatgpt designs a robot

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Poems, essays and even books -- is there anything the OpenAI platform ChatGPT can't handle? These new AI developments have inspired researchers to dig a little deeper: For instance, can ChatGPT also design a robot? And is this a good thing for the design process, or are there risks?

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Machine learning’s growing importance in researching cells

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Machine learning’s role in life sciences research As we move towards more generalised AI models, neural networks and natural language interfaces, we’re starting to see machine learning take the place of higher order reasoning and data analysis “sense making.” It’s too early to tell but I’m optimistic.

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Scientific workflow for hypothesis testing in drug discovery: Part 2 of 3

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Operating a workflow, such as the one described in Figure 1, involves several key considerations that affect both the accuracy of results and the efficiency of the research process. Defining the research question A well-defined research question is the cornerstone of an effective scientific workflow in drug discovery.

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Scientific workflow for hypothesis testing in drug discovery: Part 1

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In drug discovery and biological research, the scientists workflow often follows a structured and iterative approach to ensure accuracy, reproducibility and scientific integrity. At the heart of any research is the scientific question. This acts as a safeguard against false positives and misinterpretation of the data.

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