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1,500-year-old relic linked to Moses and the Ten Commandments discovered in Austria Chapel

Archaeologists from Innsbruck University discovered a 1,500-year-old ivory box, or pyx, within a marble shrine under an altar at a chapel on Burgbichl hill in Irschen, Austria. The pyx, adorned with Christian motifs, is tied to the biblical story of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. Lead archaeologist Gerald Grabherr noted the rarity of such finds, with only around 40 known worldwide. The team also unearthed two Christian churches, a cistern, and personal belongings from the settlement.

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4,000-year-old temple remains found beneath Peru's sand dune

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Painting roofs white helps lower city heat, studies say

White or reflective paint is more effective at cooling cities than covering roofs in solar panels or greenery, scientists say, and could offer some relief on extremely hot summer days. Covering roofs in greenery had a "negligible" impact on temperatures, it found, though could offer other benefits like better water draining and habitats for wildlife.

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Researchers discover new T cells, genes related to immune disorders

RIKEN Center and Kyoto University, using ReapTEC, identified T cell enhancers in rare helper T cells linked to immune conditions. Published in Science, the study used GWAS to find genetic variants and single-nucleotide polymorphisms affecting diseases like multiple sclerosis. The IL7R gene was highlighted, pointing to new treatments and showcasing a novel genomics method.

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Coral bleachings devastate Bali reefs as sea temperatures rise

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Namibia fossil is a prehistoric 'swamp thing' with menacing fangs

Gaiasia jennyae, a unique Permian predator found in Namibia, lived 280 million years ago. Jason Pardo from the Field Museum detailed its skull, suction technique, and fangs. Situated near Antarctica, it evolved from stem tetrapods during the ice age. The discovery, honoring paleontologist Jenny Clack, was published in Nature. Dimetrodon was another notable Permian creature.

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