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Discovered over 70 years ago the Dead Sea Scrolls are considered one of the most important finds in modern archaeology. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning to digitally analyse handwriting in the 2 000-year-old scrolls, Horizon researchers have made some surprising discoveries about the people who wrote them.


When we expose our skin to sunlight, cellular changes take place in our body. And while some sun can be beneficial for our health, it's also well established that too much exposure can be dangerous. Researchers studying our skin's protection system have found an "internal clock" and made some further intriguing discoveries about the effect of sunlight on our body.


Noise pollution from traffic affects millions of Europeans every day, especially people who live close to busy roads. We met a Horizon-funded research project that uses barriers to bend sound away from homes in order to reduce noise from traffic.


EDITOR'S PICK

Ancient world's multicultural secrets revealed by handwriting analysis of scrolls


Advanced techniques to analyse the Dead Sea Scrolls and Eastern papyri are revealing vibrant secrets about daily life in the ancient world.


LATEST STORIES

Next generation sunscreen to better prevent harmful effects of UV solar radiation


New formulation sunscreens could offer better protect against skin cancer by filtering out more harmful ultra-violet rays.

New walls and old rubber promise quieter cities


Sound-redirecting walls and rubberised asphalt tackle a major environmental challenge: noise pollution.

Trees and drought


Forests combat climate change by absorbing carbon but are depleted by drought. Trees which adapt to climate change could be the answer.


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Helping the body and brain to welcome bionic limbs and implants


Artificial limbs, implants and extra thumbs restore and add to our body's natural capabilities, but how do the brain and nervous system welcome these new body parts?


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The Naked Scientist Podcast: The Latest on Long Covid


Around 5% of people diagnosed with Covid-19 will experience some longer-term symptoms, and 15% of the time, these might persist indefinitely. The Naked Scientists discuss some of the studies now being carried out to better understand the causes of long Covid.

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