In the coastal desert of Peru, a line of stone towers has reappeared from beneath windblown sand, reviving a site that may be the oldest working observatory in the Americas. Long overlooked and ...

Abstract: Sequence alignment is a crucial tool in biological research. Alignment quality is typically assessed using scores, but these do not guarantee optimality. Estimating the optimal alignment ...

The reliability of multiple sequence alignment (MSA) results directly determines the credibility of the conclusions drawn from biological research. However, MSA is inherently an NP-hard problem, ...

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One administration official is leading a government-funded cultural institution in Washington as he conducts diplomatic talks with foreign countries. Another is in charge of two agencies, each with ...

Imagine an alien fleet landing globally—vastly more intelligent than us. How would they view humanity? What might they decide about us? This isn't science fiction. The superior intelligence isn't ...

In today’s competitive job market, aligning with a company’s core values is often as important as possessing the technical skills required for a role. Employers want candidates who not only excel in ...

The phenomenon known as a planetary parade is back as astronomers and stargazers prepare for what could be a dazzling display in the solar system this week. The planetary parade — what appears to be a ...