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Brains, Bots & Birds: This Week’s Wild Science Wrap-Up 🌍✨

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From ancient brains to penguin mysteries and AI’s creative edge—this week’s science news is a rollercoaster! 🧠💡 Let’s dive in.

🧠 Ancient Brains Spill Secrets

Oxford scientists just dropped the ultimate brain archive: over 4,000 preserved human brains from across the globe (sorry, Antarctica), some dating back 12,000 years! 🗺️ This treasure trove could help decode ancient diseases and reveal how modern lifestyles impact our health. Think of it as a time machine for medical research!

🤖 AI’s Creative Streak (But Humans Still Rule?)

In a battle of wits between humans and GPT-4, the bot scored higher in creativity tests—like imagining a sleepless world or linking random words. 🏆 But here’s the twist: AI’s genius needs human prompts to kickstart. No humans? Creative stagnation. It’s a collab, not a takeover!

🐧 Penguin Flu Mystery in Antarctica

Adélie penguins are testing positive for H5N1 bird flu… but they’re totally fine? 😲 Scientists are baffled as these asymptomatic birds waddle normally. While it’s a relief for penguin lovers, the virus could still threaten other Antarctic species. Stay tuned!

🌌 Milky Way’s Cosmic Origin Story

Meet Shakti and Shiva—ancient star streams that merged with our galaxy 12 billion years ago. 🌠 Discovered via the Gaia telescope, these celestial relics are like the Milky Way’s DNA, helping astronomers piece together its chaotic beginnings. *Cue epic space soundtrack*

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