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WIRED Science

What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

The “super flu” behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficiently effective against the virus.

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WIRED Science

What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

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New York Times Science

This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors

Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the hidden biology that makes this possible.

14 hours ago

New York Times Science

This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors

Singularity HUB

Kids With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Show Dramatic Improvement With FDA-Approved Gene Therapy

Once only available for children under two, a one-and-done treatment is now approved for older kids too. The post Kids With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Show Dramatic Improvement With FDA-Approved Gene Therapy appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Kids With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Show Dramatic Improvement With FDA-Approved Gene Therapy

Futurism

Man Operating Robot Accidentally Makes It Kick Him Directly in the Nutsack

Happy New Year! The post Man Operating Robot Accidentally Makes It Kick Him Directly in the Nutsack appeared first on Futurism.

23 hours ago

Futurism

Man Operating Robot Accidentally Makes It Kick Him Directly in the Nutsack

New York Times Science

New York to Phase In Protections for Horseshoe Crabs

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will ultimately ban the catch and biomedical use of the crabs.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

New York to Phase In Protections for Horseshoe Crabs

Futurism

Scientists Graft Human Ear Onto Foot

These surgeons stepped up. The post Scientists Graft Human Ear Onto Foot appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

Scientists Graft Human Ear Onto Foot

Futurism

China Planning Crackdown on AI That Harms Mental Health of Users

The doctrine "highlights a leap from content safety to emotional safety." The post China Planning Crackdown on AI That Harms Mental Health of Users appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

China Planning Crackdown on AI That Harms Mental Health of Users

Futurism

Godfather of AI Warns That It Will Replace Many More Jobs This Year

Great. The post Godfather of AI Warns That It Will Replace Many More Jobs This Year appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

Godfather of AI Warns That It Will Replace Many More Jobs This Year

Futurism

Doctors Find Evidence Microplastics Are Clogging Arteries, Leading to Heart Attacks and Strokes

Curiously, male lab mice experienced dramatic plaque buildup compared to females. The post Doctors Find Evidence Microplastics Are Clogging Arteries, Leading to Heart Attacks and Strokes appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

Doctors Find Evidence Microplastics Are Clogging Arteries, Leading to Heart Attacks and Strokes

Futurism

Jack White Rages After Congressman Shares AI Deepfake of Him Calling Fans “Fascists”

"What kind of joke are we all living in now?" The post Jack White Rages After Congressman Shares AI Deepfake of Him Calling Fans "Fascists" appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

Jack White Rages After Congressman Shares AI Deepfake of Him Calling Fans “Fascists”

WIRED Science

Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging

Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation in the body caused by poor sleep likely plays a part.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging

Singularity HUB

These Were Our Favorite Tech Stories From Around the Web in 2025

Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and tech. Here's a roundup of the ones we loved the most this year. The post These Were Our Favorite Tech Stories From Around the Web in 2025 appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Singularity HUB

These Were Our Favorite Tech Stories From Around the Web in 2025