Topic: historical research
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Scientists Unlock Secret of Ancient Maya Eclipse Predictions
The Maya repurposed existing lunar month tables in the Dresden Codex for long-term eclipse prediction, rather than creating a unique eclipse table, as revealed by a recent study. Their advanced astronomical knowledge was preserved in codices like the Dresden Codex, which contains accurate eclipse...
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Napoleon's Army Killer Identified by DNA Analysis
New DNA analysis of Napoleon's soldiers has identified Salmonella enterica and Borrelia recurrentis as key pathogens that contributed to the army's massive casualties during the 1812 retreat from Moscow. Researchers used advanced genetic techniques on dental remains to provide definitive molecula...
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First Human Trial for Fentanyl Vaccine Begins
The first human trial for a fentanyl overdose vaccine has begun, aiming to proactively block the drug's effects before it reaches the brain. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid, often unknowingly mixed into other drugs, and is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. Unlike reactionary ...
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Stunning New Images Reveal Gemini Mission Details 60 Years Later
The Project Gemini missions, including the first U.S. spacewalk, were pivotal in advancing human space exploration and shaping modern space travel. Despite facing immense risks and perilous conditions, these early missions were completed without loss of life, highlighting the remarkable achieveme...
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China's Brain-Computer Interface Industry Is Taking Off
China's brain-computer interface sector is advancing rapidly with strong government backing, aiming for major technological breakthroughs by 2027 and a globally competitive industry by 2030. The technology, which interprets neural signals to enable direct brain-device communication, is showing tr...
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