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Climate Activists Pelt Microsoft Data Center With Balloons Full of Acid

"We must join forces and resist the anti-democratic power of this small group of the very wealthiest." The post Climate Activists Pelt Microsoft Data Center With Balloons Full of Acid appeared first on Futurism.

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Climate Activists Pelt Microsoft Data Center With Balloons Full of Acid

New York Times Science

‘Too Rare to Care’? A New Center for Rare Diseases Hopes to Change That

A new nonprofit wants to streamline gene therapy for diseases often avoided by pharmaceutical companies — making treatment more like a routine procedure than a bespoke drug.

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New York Times Science

‘Too Rare to Care’? A New Center for Rare Diseases Hopes to Change That

Futurism

OpenAI Exec Laments That China Is Giving Away Models So Good That For-Profit Companies Won’t Be Able to Compete

"The head of strategic futures OpenAI seems a little rattled." The post OpenAI Exec Laments That China Is Giving Away Models So Good That For-Profit Companies Won't Be Able to Compete appeared first on Futurism.

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OpenAI Exec Laments That China Is Giving Away Models So Good That For-Profit Companies Won’t Be Able to Compete

Futurism

China Is Cracking Down on AI Companions Because Not Enough Babies Are Being Born

"They want to encourage people to be in actual, real-world relationships." The post China Is Cracking Down on AI Companions Because Not Enough Babies Are Being Born appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Futurism

China Is Cracking Down on AI Companions Because Not Enough Babies Are Being Born

WIRED Science

Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster

Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.

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WIRED Science

Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster

New York Times Science

As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming

Known for tracking California wildfires, Watch Duty is moving beyond that mission. Millions of people are turning to it for help.

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New York Times Science

As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming

New York Times Science

Susumu Tonegawa Dies at 86; Nobel Laureate Showed How Antibodies Fight Infection

The first Japanese scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, he went on to discover how memories are stored, advancing understanding of how the brain works.

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New York Times Science

Susumu Tonegawa Dies at 86; Nobel Laureate Showed How Antibodies Fight Infection

National Science Foundation

Podcast: New treatment to fight deadliest cancer

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Neil Forbes discusses how the bacteria salmonella can be modified for treatment against some of the deadliest cancers...

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National Science Foundation

Podcast: New treatment to fight deadliest cancer

Futurism

AI CEOs Facing Full-on Revolt From Employees

"All that research will have gone to waste if it doesn't translate to guardrails that hold private companies accountable." The post AI CEOs Facing Full-on Revolt From Employees appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

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AI CEOs Facing Full-on Revolt From Employees

WIRED Science

Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain

A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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WIRED Science

Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain

New York Times Science

Cameron Hamilton Poised to Lead FEMA Once More

Cameron Hamilton defended the agency last year when President Trump talked about eliminating it. Emergency managers hope for more stability if he’s confirmed as administrator.

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New York Times Science

Cameron Hamilton Poised to Lead FEMA Once More