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Glazed sherds in remote Gobi Desert reveal ancient Persian trade connections

In a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, Dr. Ellery Frahm and his colleagues analyzed two unusual blue-green glazed ceramic sherds discovered in the Gobi Desert in 2016.

Their analysis reveals that the two sherds, originating in small seasonal herding camps, were high-value goods traded from the Persian empire, likely during the Early Islamic period, providing important insight into the far-flung connections and trade networks these nomadic communities were a part of.

Apple confirms Google Gemini will power Siri, says privacy remains a priority

Apple and Google have confirmed that the next version of Siri will use Gemini and Google Cloud in a multi-year collaboration between the two tech giants.

Until now, Apple has been using its own AI model for Siri, but its performance has been subpar compared to the likes of GPT, Gemini, or even Copilot.

Now, Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration. As part of this partnership, future versions of Siri will use Gemini models.

Hidden Telegram proxy links can reveal your IP address in one click

A single click on what may appear to be a Telegram username or harmless link is all it takes to expose your real IP address to attackers due to how proxy links are handled.

Telegram tells BleepingComputer it will now add warnings to proxy links after researchers demonstrated that specially crafted links could be used to reveal a Telegram user’s real IP address without any further confirmation.

Nonmydriatic Ocular Fundus Imaging in Consecutive Patients With Headache in an Emergency Department

In this quality improvement project, nonmydriatic ocular fundus imaging enabled prompt and accurate rule-out of papilledema in patients with headaches presenting to the emergency department and facilitated rapid and reliable examination of the ocular fundus.


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TSMC’s 2nm Process is Reportedly Recording 1.5 Times More Tape-Outs Compared To The 3nm Node, Apple, Qualcomm & MediaTek To Make Up A Large Percentage

Demand for TSMC’s 2nm process continues to surge, with the company reportedly recording 1.5 times more tape-outs than the 3nm node

Scientists use new technology to track individual monarch butterfly migrations

Monarch butterflies make one of the most extraordinary migrations in the natural world, often traveling thousands of miles across North America. Now, scientists are using new tracking technology to get a greater understanding of those journeys. Ali Rogin speaks with Dan Fagin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who teaches science journalism at New York University, to learn more.

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