Life from Earth surviving the harsh conditions of Mars? New research suggests it’s possible, but only if you’re a tough hybrid like a lichen. A fascinating study reveals that certain lichens can withstand the intense radiation on Mars,…
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Imaging a terahertz superfluid plasmon in a two-dimensional superconductor
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Synthesizing scientific literature with retrieval-augmented language models
OpenScholar
OpenScholar (detailed in Extended Data Fig. 1) is a new retrieval-augmented LM designed to ensure reliable, high-quality responses to a range of information-seeking queries about scientific literature.
Task formulation and…
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AI model OpenScholar synthesizes scientific research and cites sources as accurately as human experts – Phys.org
- AI model OpenScholar synthesizes scientific research and cites sources as accurately as human experts Phys.org
- Synthesizing scientific literature with retrieval-augmented language models Nature
- OpenScholar has been accepted to Nature Allen AI
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‘Extraordinary’ brain network discovery changes our understanding of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have found a key brain network that’s disrupted by Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published today in Nature. The results change doctors’ understanding of what causes Parkinson’s symptoms and may unlock more effective…
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Terahertz microscope reveals the motion of superconducting electrons – Phys.org
- Terahertz microscope reveals the motion of superconducting electrons Phys.org
- Imaging a terahertz superfluid plasmon in a two-dimensional superconductor Nature
- World’s first terahertz microscope shows long-hidden quantum jiggle in…
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Sun unleashes colossal X4.2 solar flare, knocking out radio signals across Africa and Europe (video)
The sun is certainly putting on quite the show this week. Earlier today (Feb. 4), it fired off another powerful solar flare, this time an X4.2, briefly disrupting radio communications across parts of western Africa and southern Europe as…
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‘Nitrogen fixing’ trees could help tropical forests bounce back, research suggests
An extra helping of nitrogen can double the growth of tropical trees in a recovering forest, vastly boosting the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) they can absorb for a decade, according to a new study.
Researchers found that adding a nitrogen…
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Swarovski NL Pure 8×32 binoculars review — ideal for birders
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Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test.Introducing the smallest and most affordable binoculars in…
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Astronomers trace a runaway star to a former companion's supernova – Phys.org
- Astronomers trace a runaway star to a former companion’s supernova Phys.org
- Researchers Conduct the Largest Study of Runaway Stars in the Milky Way Universe Today
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