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Emma-6: The Challenges and Potential of an Italian-Language AI Model

Egomnia has released the beta version of Emma-6, an Italian-focused AI model with 1.55 billion parameters. Despite showing significant improvements over its predecessor, the system currently struggles with basic logic…
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Ancient Ice in Tibet Reveals Climate Record Extending Beyond 128,000 Years

Scientists have confirmed that ice cores from the Guliya Plateau in northwestern Tibet preserve a climate record stretching back more than 128,000 years. This discovery challenges previous assumptions that the region's…
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Dame Sue Black on the Terrifying Reality of Testifying as an Expert Witness

Leading forensic anthropologist Dame Sue Black discusses her experiences testifying in high-profile criminal cases, describing the courtroom as a theatrical environment where experts often feel like pawns…
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From Fire-Spreading Hawks to Heat-Sensing Beetles: Animals That Turn Wildfires into Opportunity

For hundreds of thousands of years, various species including birds, insects, and herbivores have evolved to exploit the ecological opportunities created by wildfires, ranging from hunting fleeing prey to reproducing in…
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