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Researchers analyzing the mysterious Voynich Manuscript have concluded that its current page sequence is probably incorrect, based on physical and structural evidence in the document. The finding implies that the binding or arrangement seen today does not reflect the manuscript's original order.
Artist and musician Laurie Anderson has been chosen to contribute the next manuscript to Katie Paterson's Future Library project, joining previous participants such as Margaret Atwood, Han Kang and Ocean Vuong. Her submission will be stored unread in a dedicated room at Oslo's Deichman Bjørvika library until 2114, when it will finally be printed on paper made from a forest of spruce trees planted specifically for the project in 2014.
A Nature opinion piece argues that scientific publishing's peer-review system is strained by rising submissions, more complex manuscripts and a shortage of willing, timely reviewers. While most journals currently prohibit reviewers from using AI tools over confidentiality and accountability concerns, the author contends these blanket bans are difficult to enforce and only partially solve the underlying problems.