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For decades, archaeologists have puzzled over thousands of peculiar depressions scattered across the landscape of southern Peru. Known as the “Band of Holes,” the formation consists of a long, narrow grid of uniformly dug cavities that appear deliberate and highly organized. While some observers have suggested fantastical theories—such as handiwork by “ancient astronauts”—others have proposed more practical explanations involving defense, irrigation, or water collection. A new study published on November 10 in Antiquity offers a fresh interpretation. According to the researchers, the holes were likely created about 1,000 years ago by the Chincha people as a centralized gathering place for…

During the final two jubilees of the 16th century, Rome witnessed an unprecedented influx of pilgrims. Celebrated only once every 25 years, jubilees offered the faithful a rare chance to obtain plenary indulgences, freeing them from the temporal consequences of sins already forgiven. The gathering of worshippers from across Europe was seen as a powerful symbol of the papacy’s renewed authority in the aftermath of the Reformation. A commemorative print from the opening ceremony of Christmas Eve 1574 captures the scene: Pope Gregory XIII carried in a sedan chair toward the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica, surrounded by immense…

Malaria continues to pose a life-threatening danger for pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, often causing miscarriage, stillbirth, low birthweight and severe illness. Now, an EU-funded international research effort aims to protect women before they become pregnant — a strategy that could transform maternal and newborn health in regions where malaria remains endemic. Dr. Flavia D’Alessio, who leads vaccine research at the European Vaccine Initiative (EVI) in Heidelberg, Germany, coordinates the five-year ADVANCE-VAC4PM project, which runs until 2027. She explains the thinking behind the approach. “When a woman becomes pregnant for the first time, she is particularly vulnerable to malaria,” she…

“We’re confident these digital tools work — they will shape the health services of the future.” Working alongside colleagues at the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas in Thessaloniki, Pantelis Natsiavas helped lead a pioneering effort — the MyPal project — that could fundamentally reshape the relationship between doctors and patients. By harnessing digital platforms, the initiative aims to improve the quality of care and ultimately enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer. Healthcare is about far more than prescribing medication. As the saying goes, knowledge is power — and the way patients communicate with their doctors…

Google’s DeepMind has unveiled WeatherNext 2, the latest iteration of its AI-powered weather forecasting model, which the company says delivers more efficient, more accurate, and higher-resolution global predictions. The upgraded model can now produce reliable forecasts up to two weeks in advance, covering temperature, pressure, and wind. Researchers say WeatherNext 2 also significantly improves the ability to track tropical storms. Forecasts for hurricane paths can now remain accurate up to three days before impact — a full day longer than what the previous model could achieve. The system additionally introduces hourly forecasting. Overall, Google reports that WeatherNext 2 runs eight…

The financial software giant Intuit has entered into a nine-figure partnership with OpenAI, enabling users to access its full suite of services directly through ChatGPT. The company’s products — including TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and MailChimp — will now be available within the chatbot, offering personalized financial guidance and streamlined management tools. The collaboration stems from what Intuit describes as “hundreds of millions of consumers and businesses” turning to ChatGPT each week with finance-related questions. Through this integration, users will be able to research credit cards and mortgage options within ChatGPT, receive spending-based recommendations, and even grant the chatbot access…

Alphabet shares surged Monday after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new position in the Google parent company—one of the conglomerate’s most notable technology investments in years. The stock climbed 5% in morning trading, outperforming a broader pullback across the tech sector. Alphabet Shares Jump According to Berkshire’s latest 13F filing, the firm held roughly $4.3 billion in Alphabet as of Sept. 30, making it the company’s 10th-largest equity stake. The move caught many Buffett followers off guard, given his long-standing caution around fast-growing tech firms. Buffett has traditionally categorized Apple—Berkshire’s largest holding—not as a tech play but as a…

Emirates announced Monday that it has ordered 65 additional Boeing 777-9 jets, a deal valued at $38 billion at list prices, unveiled on the opening day of the 2025 Dubai Airshow. With this purchase, Emirates — already Boeing’s largest wide-body customer — now holds a total of 315 Boeing widebody aircraft on order. In a statement, the airline said the move represents “a significant long-term investment in U.S. aerospace manufacturing,” supporting hundreds of thousands of skilled American jobs over the lifespan of the aircraft programs. The decision is expected to be welcomed by the Trump administration, which has been actively…

Recent remarks from Disney CEO Bob Iger have prompted some viewers to call for a boycott of the company’s streaming platform. Disney+ is expected to introduce tools that let users create AI-generated content — a move that has fueled widespread criticism from fans who argue that creative industries are already under threat from the rush to adopt artificial intelligence. The backlash intensified after Iger revealed during Disney’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call that the company plans to allow AI-produced material on Disney+. He noted that Disney is “in the midst of rolling out the biggest and most meaningful changes — from…

PepsiCo announced Thursday that its Cheetos and Doritos brands will soon offer new “colorless” versions of their snacks. According to a press release, the updated products will be free of artificial flavors and dyes, and will be marketed under the name “Simply NKD.” “No color, no artificial flavors, same intensity — that’s Simply NKD. Doritos and Cheetos are leading a new era of snacking, a renaissance of sorts,” said Hernán Tantardini, PepsiCo’s chief marketing officer. “We’re reinventing our most iconic brands to give fans the bold tastes they love, now without artificial colors or flavors.” The launch follows increasing pressure…