Ancient Library Scrolls Thought Ruined By Vesuvius Eruption Now Readable By AI
Luke Farritor, one such contestant of the Vesuvius Challenge, became the first person in two millennia to see an entire word from one scroll.
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'Living Breakwater' Makes Room for Oysters and Tidal Pools In Award Winning Design off Staten Island
Dubbed a 'Living Breakwater,' every one of the blocks is specially formed to maximize the space for bivalves like oysters to glom onto
Otherworldly Images Show Breathtaking Beauty of Oceans in Photo Competition
The winners of the various categories had to beat out thousands of entries and come from all over the Earth
Sizzling Clouds, Storms, and Spectres: Witness the Awesome Power of Nature Through UK Weather Photo Contest
The competition is now in its eighth year, and acts as an observation deck to the vastly different climates experienced across the world.
Do You Know Anyone Named Bacon? Four of Them Could Win $10,000
Wright Brand bacon wants to help people named ‘Bacon' become their best selves through its ‘Better Bacons' $50,000 Contest.
Dream Vacation Alert: Hotel Will Pay Family $15,000 to Uncover Best State Fair in the Midwest-Plus Expenses
AmericInn by Wyndham hotels are offering $15,000 to one family that visits three iconic state fairs in the Midwest.
Witness the Glory of the 2024 European Tree of the Year - Growing in Poland for 200 Years
Thought to be 200 years old, The Heart of the Garden is the third Polish tree in a row to win, following up a pair oaks in 2023 and 2022.
High School Student Invents an A.I. Powered Trap That Zaps Invasive Lanternflies
Found in large numbers, with few known predators, spotted lanternflies annually cause a tremendous amount of damage to agriculture.
2,000-Year-old Scroll Burnt in Pompeii Decoded and Read for First Time by Three Genius Students
The papyrologists studying the decoded texts have provided a sentence from an Epicurean philosopher writing almost 2,000 years ago
Indian Teen Invents Gadget to Transform Dementia Care - Out of Concern for His Grandmother
His victory also won the admiration of his country's Prime Minister, Nardendra Modi, who posted on X that he "really admired" the young man.
Among China's Gray State-Run Schools, New Campus Wins World Building of the Year for 'Blurring inside and outside'
Set amid the rows of identical block apartments in the background, Huizhen High School is a breath of positive air for the students of Ningbo
Student Nurse Had to Couch Surf-But She Just Won a $5M Home in London
A student nurse living with friends just won the keys to a stunning London townhouse worth a whopping 5 million from a $10 UK lottery.
Free Engagement Ring to Couples Who Include Cats in Their Plans for Wedding Proposal in December
Starting today, anyone planning to propose this December can privately share their engagement plans with the company for a chance to win.
Pipe Dreams Comes True For Top Tradesmen at the First National Plumbing Championship
On a mission to elevate the profile of plumbers, the first Plumbing National Championship debuted, with a Boston tradesman taking home $50k,
12-year-old Develops Fire Detection System That Wins Her $25,000 and Top Junior Scientist Award
In the summer of 2022, a fire destroyed a restaurant behind Shanya's house that inspired her to create a better home fire-detection system.
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Winners Are Here-And They're Absolutely Adorable
The funniest photography competition in the world announced their winners and the grand prize winner was a kangaroo playing air guitar.
National Geographic Unveils Top 'Pictures of the Year' Captured From Nat Geo Photographers in 2023
From 2 million images taken by National Geographic photographers across every continent, 29 were selected for PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023
If You've Ever Taken a Picture That Embodies Kindness, Then It Could Win You Some Cash in This Photo Contest
Photographers from all over the world are being asked to submit pictures that embody kindness and compassion – and the entries from last year are gorgeous.
Planned Reality TV Show Wants to Launch the Winner to the International Space Station
Space Hero is looking for reality TV contestants from across the globe to compete for a trip to the International Space Station.
New Mexico Girl Wins $250,000 Top Prize in Teen Science Fair For Inventing Tool That Could Prevent Starvation in Africa
Lillian Kay Petersen won a quarter million bucks and top prize at the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 for a tool to predict crop yields.
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