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Hi-tech recreation of Richard III's voice has a Yorkshire accent

Technology has recreated the voice of King Richard III, allowing a historical figure to be experienced in a new and interactive way.

Photos From 1898: The Homemade Windmills of Nebraska

Homemade windmills significantly improved farming efficiency in Nebraska, especially during droughts, demonstrating innovative use of resources among farmers.

The Most Ingenious Inventions of Ancient Civilizations

Ancient civilizations created groundbreaking inventions that influenced modern technology, including optical lenses, earthquake detectors, and the widespread use of chocolate.

Ex-Microsoft engineer resurrects PDP-11 from junkyard parts

Dave Plummer successfully built a PDP-11 minicomputer, merging nostalgia with modern technology while stimulating interest in retro computing.

Responsible science: What Sam Altman can learn (and not learn) from Nobel and Oppenheimer

Artificial intelligence development continues rapidly despite calls for pauses or slowdowns.
Disruptive innovations have dual-use implications, transitioning from civilian to military applications.
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