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Science news this week: Cleopatra curiosities and quantum leaps


Published on 2024-12-14 16:42:16 - Live Science
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  • Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

The article from Live Science discusses several intriguing archaeological and scientific updates from the week. It highlights the discovery of a tunnel beneath the Taposiris Magna temple in Egypt, potentially linked to Cleopatra, which has sparked interest in finding her tomb. Additionally, the article touches on the analysis of ancient Egyptian animal mummies, revealing details about their diet and health. On the scientific front, it covers a quantum leap in computing technology with Google's quantum computer performing a calculation in seconds that would take classical computers millennia, and the discovery of a new type of star that challenges existing theories of stellar evolution. Lastly, it mentions the ongoing debate about the true nature of the Sphinx's construction, suggesting it might have been built much earlier than previously thought.

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[ https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/science-news-this-week-cleopatra-curiosities-and-quantum-leaps ]
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