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AI Agents Ran a Biology Lab. Humans Popped in to Empty the Trash.

"Self-driving" labs could free scientists to analyze results, refine hypotheses, and brainstorm ideas. The post AI Agents Ran a Biology Lab. Humans Popped in to Empty the Trash. appeared first on SingularityHub.

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AI Agents Ran a Biology Lab. Humans Popped in to Empty the Trash.

New York Times Science

The Russian Scientist Behind the Deadly Novichok Nerve Agents Has Died

Vladimir Uglev, a lead developer of a Cold War-era chemical weapon used on the dissident Alexei Navalny, later turned against the government. He was 80.

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New York Times Science

The Russian Scientist Behind the Deadly Novichok Nerve Agents Has Died

Futurism

Only One Town in America Voted in Favor to Building a New Data Center, and the Reason Why Is Bleak

"Not because I like data centers." The post Only One Town in America Voted in Favor to Building a New Data Center, and the Reason Why Is Bleak appeared first on Futurism.

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Only One Town in America Voted in Favor to Building a New Data Center, and the Reason Why Is Bleak

New York Times Science

25 Years After the Anthrax Attacks, America Remains Vulnerable

Letters filled with anthrax spores exposed flaws in the United States’ biosecurity systems. Experts say many of those issues still exist.

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New York Times Science

25 Years After the Anthrax Attacks, America Remains Vulnerable

Futurism

Energy Drinks Loaded With Bizarre Chemicals Are Causing Heart Attacks in Healthy Young People

Too much of a bad thing. The post Energy Drinks Loaded With Bizarre Chemicals Are Causing Heart Attacks in Healthy Young People appeared first on Futurism.

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Energy Drinks Loaded With Bizarre Chemicals Are Causing Heart Attacks in Healthy Young People

New York Times Science

‘Fight Harder,’ U.N. Chief António Guterres Implores, Rousing Climate Ambassadors at COP31

The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, spoke at COP31, a meeting aimed at reducing emissions, amid a sharp drop in attendance by world leaders.

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New York Times Science

‘Fight Harder,’ U.N. Chief António Guterres Implores, Rousing Climate Ambassadors at COP31

New York Times Science

From Climate Activism to the House of Representatives

William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, flipped a seat in Michigan for the Democrats.

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New York Times Science

From Climate Activism to the House of Representatives

Futurism

Democrats Considering Crackdown That Would Require Government Permission to Train AI Models

"Top of the Democratic agenda on day one needs to be a pause on advanced AI development." The post Democrats Considering Crackdown That Would Require Government Permission to Train AI Models appeared first on Futurism.

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Democrats Considering Crackdown That Would Require Government Permission to Train AI Models

Futurism

Democrats Preparing Crackdown on Prediction Markets

"Now is the time for long-overdue legislative action." The post Democrats Preparing Crackdown on Prediction Markets appeared first on Futurism.

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Futurism

Democrats Preparing Crackdown on Prediction Markets

New York Times Science

The U.S. Has Lost Its Measles-Elimination Status, Data Suggests

An international panel of scientific experts will convene on Tuesday to evaluate the status, but genetic data already shows the virus is once again entrenched in the United States.

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New York Times Science

The U.S. Has Lost Its Measles-Elimination Status, Data Suggests