A painting valued at $15,000 turned out to be by Rembrandt. It could now sell for $18 million
A painting valued at $15,000 just two years ago is now expected to fetch up to $18 million at auction after being identified as the work of the Dutch master Rembrandt.
1970-01-01 08:00
Louisiana Tech Fan Asked a Player for a Hit of That Thing During a Game, Got One
Western Kentucky went down to Ruston last night and wasted no time building a 35-7 advantage over Louisiana Tech. Wide receiver Malachi Corley was a major part
1970-01-01 08:00
Scientists are using AI to develop simple test to search planets for alien life
Scientists are using AI to search planets for alien life. Researchers writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences say artificial intelligence can determine with 90 per cent accuracy whether a sample from another planet is biological or not. Scientists hope that their test could be used on samples already collected by the Mars Curiosity rover’s Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument. The findings could also help tell us more about our own planet, revealing the history of mysterious and ancient rocks found on Earth. “The search for extraterrestrial life remains one of the most tantalizing endeavors in modern science,” said lead author Jim Cleaves of the Earth and Planets Laboratory, Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington, DC. “The implications of this new research are many, but there are three big takeaways: First, at some deep level, biochemistry differs from abiotic organic chemistry; second, we can look at Mars and ancient Earth samples to tell if they were once alive; and third, it is likely this new method could distinguish alternative biospheres from those of Earth, with significant implications for future astrobiology missions.” The technique was built by giving an artificial intelligent system data about 134 known samples, with information about whether they are biotic or abiotic. To test it, it was then given new samples – including those from living things, remnants of ancient life and other abiotic samples that did not point to life, such as pure chemicals. The system also started predicting another kind of sample type, dividing the biotic ones into “living” and “fossils”. That means it could tell the difference between a freshly harvested leaf and something else that died long ago, for instance. In the future, the technology could become even more advanced and detect other aspects of life. “This routine analytical method has the potential to revolutionize the search for extraterrestrial life and deepen our understanding of both the origin and chemistry of the earliest life on Earth,” said Robert Hazen, of the Carnegie Institution for Science, one of the leaders of the research. “It opens the way to using smart sensors on robotic spacecraft, landers and rovers to search for signs of life before the samples return to Earth.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
US job growth soared in September, adding 336,000 positions
The US job market surged in September, adding more jobs than expected for the second consecutive month, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tropical Storm Philippe drenches Bermuda en route to Atlantic Canada and New England
The outer bands of Tropical Storm Philippe are lashing Bermuda as it churns northward on a path toward Atlantic Canada and New England
1970-01-01 08:00
Masonite Performance Door System Now Offered in Retail Throughout the U.S. and Canada
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2023--
1970-01-01 08:00
Allison Introduces Newest eGen Power® e-Axle at Busworld Europe in Belgium
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2023--
1970-01-01 08:00
In letter from prison, Narges Mohammadi outlines her fight for women
With the help of intermediaries, Iranian women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi was able to send a letter to CNN from inside Tehran's Evin Prison.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chanel Increases Prices in China as Concerns About Luxury Demand Mount
Chanel increased prices of its high-end products in China in September, amid a slowdown in demand for luxury
1970-01-01 08:00
China's Golden Week holiday spending per capita surpasses 2019 levels
BEIJING Chinese holidaymakers' spending surged during this year's eight-day Golden Week holiday, beating pre-pandemic levels and potentially boosting
1970-01-01 08:00
Carlo Ancelotti admits Luka Modric 'is not happy' amid Real Madrid exit speculation
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Luka Modric 'is not happy' with his current role at the club, though insisted he will not leave in the January transfer window amid links to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
1970-01-01 08:00
DNC rules panel meets again as status of Iowa and New Hampshire on 2024 calendar remains up in the air
The rule-making panel of the Democratic National Committee will meet Friday in St. Louis as the party works to implement President Joe Biden's plan to revamp the 2024 nominating calendar and resolve the status of the longtime early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire.
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