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 A type of mathematical problem that was previously impossible to solve can now be successfully analysed with artificial intelligence An AI system developed by Meta can find solutions to maths problems that have eluded mathematicians for over a century, researchers at the firm claim. The problems involve mathematical tools called Lyapunov functions, named after mathematician Aleksandr Lyapunov, which analyse whether a system will remain stable over time, meaning its behaviour can be predicted. One famous example of such a system is the motion of three celestial bodies as a result of their mutual gravitational interactions – describing the behaviour of this “three-body problem” is extremely challenging.

 Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse peddles the idea that we have overlooked an extraordinary ancient civilisation. Flint Dibble explains why that is wrong, and why real archaeology is more exciting Archaeological research has helped us understand the complicated story of our species’ past, from the earliest hominins to the dawn of civilisation and beyond. But some people are convinced that it has overlooked an important chapter. They believe there was an advanced global civilisation some 20,000 years ago during the last glacial maximum, often referred to as the ice age – but that it was mysteriously destroyed, with its impressive settlements and monuments drowned by rising seas. Flint Dibble, an archaeologist at Cardiff University in the UK, is doing all he can to make it clear that such ideas aren’t supported by the evidence. Earlier this year, he appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast to take part in a high-profile debate with Graham Hancock, a writer who has spent years arguing...

A young boy who lived towards the end of the last glacial period had dark skin, blue eyes and a congenital heart condition, a study of his genome reveals Ancient DNA analysis has revealed a detailed picture of the life of a toddler who died in southern Italy 17,000 years ago, possibly due to a congenital heart condition. In 1998, researchers discovered the skeletal remains of a child carefully laid under rock slabs in the floor of the Grotta delle Mura cavern in Apulia, southern Italy. It was the only burial in the cave, which also included signs of daily life and human occupation

 A debating technique known as the "truth sandwich" is helping archaeologists combat a false narrative about an advanced ancient civilisation forgotten in human history Mark Twain famously (although possibly apocryphally) said we should never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Archaelogists might beg to differ, particularly when the story in question is a dramatic rewriting of human history that – as the president of the Society of American Archaeology, Daniel Sandweiss, has noted – has a long-standing link with racist ideologies. This narrative claims that the familiar ancient civilisations of Eurasia, Africa and the Americas drew inspiration from a mysterious advanced culture that predated them all. Archaeologists are confident that no such civilisation ever existed, but they are also aware that persuading believers to reject the story is a tough task. However, as we explore in our interview with archaeologist Flint Dibble in “The archaeologist fighting claims ab...

Spear-throwing tools called atlatls allow humans to launch projectiles over great distances, but Neanderthals apparently never used them – and an experiment involving a 9-metre-tall platform may explain why An ancient spear-throwing tool enabled prehistoric hunters to boost the distance they could launch a feathered projectile – but the unexpected negative effects of gravity on the tool may explain why it was never adopted by Neanderthals and some Homo sapiens groups. The spear-throwing tool – which is known as an atlatl – is a handheld stick with a groove at the end for holding a projectile. It acts as a lever to amplify the projectile-flinging momentum that can be achieved by the human arm.

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  Flash! The public figure Habib AHANDESSI-Le nicknamed "the revolutionary", took matters into his own hands and helped the boy Dj Christophe. Little Christophe was already known for his interpretations of trendy songs. While the public was worried about his future, Habib AHANDESSI decided to act. Today, on his Facebook page, he announces that the young Christophe and his mother are now housed and that the boy has resumed his way to school. He also mentioned that his mother will soon have her own business. What do you think about this gesture?

  Time for a   round of laughs   with the finalists for the   2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards . The shortlist announced Wednesday are “a cracking collection of amazing, jaw dropping and laugh out loud photos of some of the most incredible wildlife that we share this planet with” officials said in a statement. Shortlisted images and videos from the 2024 edition include a cheetah playing hide-and-seek behind a tree, bears hugging it out, a fish chasing an eagle across the sky and a tiny flying squirrel "bossing it like a Mafia Boss!" The free competition is open to all wildlife photography novices, amateurs and professionals and celebrates the hilarity of our natural world. "This shortlist of entries shows some of the most spectacular photos ever entered, catching wildlife’s funniest moments on camera," the competition said in their statement.This year’s final shortlist of 40 standalone photographs, three videos and four portfolio entries were chosen from thousands of ent...

  30 hilarious pictures of animal antics from the 2024 On Friday, the  Comedy Pet Photography Awards  announced the finalists in its 2024 contest highlighting the best in pet shenanigans. A panel of judges will decide the winning photos, which will be announced on June 6. Members of the public can vote for their favorite snapshot to win the People's Choice award on the contest's  official website . Half of US pet owners think of their pets as family members who are just as important as a child or partner, according to a 2023 survey by the  Pew Research Center . This affection helps fuel a pet-care industry that is expected to be worth $200 billion a year by 2030,  Bloomberg  reported. Take a look at the hilarious finalists in this year's Comedy Pet Photography Awards. The Comedy Pet Photography Awards recognize hilarious photos submitted by pet owners. The contest shared its 2024 finalists, and winners will be announced on June 6. Photos show cats, dog...