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Recent science news includes China's advancements in brain-computer interfaces, Morocco's fog-to-water innovation, the recovery of a 1.5-million-year-old Antarctic ice core, aspen trees' role in wildfire mitigation, and new celestial events and timekeeping challenges for lunar missions.

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Oldest Antarctic ice sample used to study climate trends

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Researchers have recovered an Antarctic ice core over 1.5 million years old.
The ice is being analyzed at the British Antarctic Survey in the UK. 6s
The sample could reveal details about Earth's atmosphere before a million years ago. 12s
Previous oldest ice cores dated back 800,000 years; this new core goes further. 1m 9s
Scientists hope to learn about past climate conditions that may inform future scenarios. 1m 30s

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Oldest Antarctic ice sample used to study climate trends

CNN

7 hours ago

Oldest Antarctic ice sample used to study climate trends

Researchers analyze a 1.5-million-year-old Antarctic ice core to uncover details about ancient climate and atmospheric conditions.

China brain tech rivals Musk’s Neuralink

CNN

20 hours ago

China brain tech rivals Musk’s Neuralink

China's Baynow One brain chip allows an ALS patient to speak again, showing rapid progress in brain-computer interface technology.

One small step for man, one giant leap for timekeeping

CNN

1 day ago

One small step for man, one giant leap for timekeeping

NASA and partners are developing a lunar timescale since time passes differently on the moon, crucial for future lunar missions.

New CSU study shows aspen trees could slow down wildfires in Colorado

Scripps Local

2 days ago

New CSU study shows aspen trees could slow down wildfires in Colorado

A CSU study finds that landscapes with over 25% aspen coverage experience less wildfire growth due to the trees' high moisture and low flammability.

Moroccan scientists transform fog into drinking water

France 24

2 days ago

Moroccan scientists transform fog into drinking water

Scientists in Morocco use large nets to capture fog and provide drinking water to drought-affected communities.

Sky Watch July 18-24: Mercury returns & meteor season begins

The Weather Channel

3 days ago

Sky Watch July 18-24: Mercury returns & meteor season begins

Mercury is briefly visible, Mars shifts constellations, and the meteor shower season begins, with Saturn's rings ideal for telescopic viewing.

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