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  AI analysis of ancient handwriting gives new age estimates for Dead Sea Scr

  A new study combining radiocarbon dating and artificial intelligence suggests that some Dead Sea Scrolls may be up to 100 years older than previously believed. Using advanced carbon-14 testing on 30 manuscripts, researchers found most were older than earlier estimates. These manuscripts were then used to train an AI system named Enoch.Enoch correctly predicted manuscript ages 85% of the time and, in some cases, even provided a narrower dating range than radiocarbon methods. The AI was further applied to 135 additional scrolls, delivering realistic results for 79% of them. Notably, some texts, including parts of the Book of Daniel and Ecclesiastes, may date back to the fourth century BCE.Archaeologists recovered thousands of fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls from 11 caves near the ancient settlement of Khirbat Qumran, in what is now the West Bank. V. Giannella/De Agostini/Getty ImagesWhile experts highlight the promise of AI in dating ancient texts, they caution that it may not yet fully replace carbon dating. Still, this new method offers a non-destructive way to estimate the age of fragile manuscripts, opening fresh opportunities for studying ancient cultural and religious history.

  2025-06-12 09:00
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  New study suggests calorie restriction may be linked to worsening depression

  A new study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention &amp Health suggests that severe calorie restriction may worsen depression symptoms, particularly in overweight men. Using data from over 28,000 adults, researchers found that poor diet quality&mdashhigh in processed foods, refined carbs, and saturated fats-was linked to higher depression rates, while a Mediterranean-style diet correlated with lower risks.&nbspLead author Dr. Venkat Bhat warns against unbalanced dieting, advocating for sustainable nutritional changes that consider psychological effects. However, the study design only shows associations, not causation, and relies on self-reported data, introducing potential inaccuracies.&nbspUnlike supervised calorie-restricted diets, which some past studies suggest can reduce depressive symptoms, unsupervised dieting may lead to nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, anxiety, and even eating disorders. Experts emphasize the importance of personalized dietary plans and professional guidance.Cauliflower With Coconut Dressing&nbspRather than extreme restrictions, small, balanced changes are recommended. Focusing on nutrient-rich meals that include proteins, carbs, healthy fats, and fiber may naturally support both physical and mental health without risking emotional well-being.

  2025-06-06 09:00
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  How motherhood is being reframed in art

  In Caroline Walker&rsquos 2022 painting &ldquoBottles and Pumps&rdquo, various breastfeeding paraphernalia lies drying on a white tray. &ldquoThat&rsquos been an interesting one, in terms of how people have responded,&rdquo she wrote to CNN over email, relaying the painting&rsquos reception as part of &ldquoActs of Creation: On Art and Motherhood&rdquo, a touring group show curated by art critic Hettie Judah. &ldquoIt was the painting men responded to most when it was first shown (at Stephen Friedman Gallery in London), with (their) memories of bottle feeds or being tasked with cleaning and sterilizing the apparatus in those strange first months with a new baby,&rdquo said Walker.The theme of motherhood has been a core focus for artists for centuries, though it is often with men in the role of the author, rendering scenes they only know secondhand. See Gustav Klimt&rsquos &ldquoThe Three Ages of Women&rdquo, or Caravaggio&rsquos controversial &ldquoMadonna and Child with St. Anne (Dei Palafrenieri)&rdquo &mdash indeed, the many depictions of the Madonna and Child make it perhaps the most widely celebrated and frequently circulated image in the genre of mother and children in art.The roles and associated rituals of motherhood are a growing vehicle for expression among female artists, many of whom have begun to receive their flowers. Pictured, "Sticker Dolly Dressing." Caroline WalkerIn Walker&rsquos case, the term mothering arrived via a member of the team at her daughter&rsquos nursery, who explained that it was a key part of their training. Subsequently, Walker said she began reflecting on &ldquothe constellation of women that are part of my children&rsquos care and education, performing vital work and informing a period of a child&rsquos life, which research has shown is important to their development throughout childhood and beyond.&rdquo

  2025-06-16 09:00