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‘A real revolution’: The James Webb telescope is upending our understanding of the biggest, oldest black holes in the universe

For years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all expectations. Now, astronomers are finally deciphering the origins of these cosmic behemoths.

History & Archaeology

1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Mexico features enormous owl sculpture symbolizing death

The president of Mexico called the discovery of a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in Oaxaca the “most significant archaeological discovery in a decade.”

People, not glaciers, transported rocks to Stonehenge, study confirms

A new analysis of mineral grains has refuted the “glacial transport theory” that suggests Stonehenge’s bluestones and Altar Stone were delivered to Salisbury Plain by glaciers.

Some of the oldest harpoons ever found reveal Indigenous people in Brazil were hunting whales 5,000 years ago

The origins of whaling are highly debated. Now, some of the earliest signs of active whale hunting have appeared somewhere unexpected: southern Brazil.

Health

The UK has lost its measles elimination status — again

Measles has been spreading continuously in the U.K. for over a year, meaning the country has lost its elimination status.

Technology

Microsoft says its newest AI chip Maia 200 is 3 times more powerful than Google’s TPU and Amazon’s Trainium processor

The Maia 200 AI chip is described as an inference powerhouse — meaning it could lead AI models to apply their knowledge to real-world situations much faster and more efficiently.

‘Earthquake on a chip’ uses ‘phonon’ lasers to make mobile devices more efficient

A new technology that generates tiny, earthquake-like effects could shake up the wireless device industry with smaller, less power-hungry devices, scientists say.