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Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii
Though only fragments of the panel portraying Dionysus and Ariadne have survived, its reconstruction was possible through comparison with other ancient works.
Roman 'cold plunge' pool, floor mosaic discovered in ancient Turkish gymnasium complex
ZZ Top drummer, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frank Beard dies at age 77 in Texas home
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
Great Pyramid of Giza was built over course of 20 years, using multiple ramps, new study claims
Roig’s model found that using a single ramp would have been insufficient and would have required nearly half a century of construction to reach the pyramid’s completion.
This is the number of daily coffee cups researchers recommend for optimal mood benefi
The association between coffee and improved mental health outcomes appears stronger in men than in women.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel costs surge, travel expert warns of more turmoil ahead
The company primarily targets less profitable routes from Germany’s two largest hubs. Affected passengers are being notified and offered alternative travel dates.
'IKEA kit' nuclear power plant startup gets $380 million to build reactors in shipyards
The company’s central bet is that shipyards—long accustomed to handling heavy steel at scale—can serve as efficient assembly factories.
'Boiling frog': Frequent dependence on AI can erode humanity's mental capabilities, study finds
Participants who used AI for 10 minutes performed worse and gave up more often when the tool was taken away.
Two quick tweaks can supercharge the health payoff of your walks
Researchers recommend adding 30-second bursts of faster pace and swinging arms to chest height to boost cardiovascular benefits and calorie burn.
Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last
The precise location of William Shakespeare’s only London home was identified in Blackfriars after researchers uncovered a previously unknown floorplan.
Starbucks tests ChatGPT to suggest drinks by how you dress, your ‘vibes’
Large retailers and platforms such as Walmart, Etsy, and Booking.com are testing ChatGPT-style conversations for browsing and buying.
Late-stage trial finds a new pill extends survival for people with pancreatic cancer
The success of the Phase 3 study reverberated beyond the clinic, sending the company’s shares up more than a third in a single day.
“VeryChinese”: Gen Z’s latest meme crowns China the new cultural tastemaker
As current trend meets an audience primed by a string of pop-culture hits with distinctly Chinese characteristics.
