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Scientists Weirded Out by Cosmic Bones in Distant Space

"This cloud is a window into the dark universe." The post Scientists Weirded Out by Cosmic Bones in Distant Space appeared first on Futurism.

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Scientists Weirded Out by Cosmic Bones in Distant Space

New York Times Science

Scientists Discover Cloud-9, a Starless ‘Galaxy That Wasn’t’

Astronomers announced the discovery of a starless cloud of hydrogen gas, a pristine relic of the cosmos that is almost as old as time itself.

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New York Times Science

Scientists Discover Cloud-9, a Starless ‘Galaxy That Wasn’t’

New York Times Science

Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists

Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.

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New York Times Science

Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists

New York Times Science

The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming

The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water.

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New York Times Science

The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming

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An Up-Close Look at the Thwaites Glacier

From an icebreaker sailing near the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, our photographer has captured the many faces of the ice.

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An Up-Close Look at the Thwaites Glacier

New York Times Science

The Icebreaker Araon Stops Near the Thwaites Glacier

Less than a day after arriving at the ice, we are already up close and personal with the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica.

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The Icebreaker Araon Stops Near the Thwaites Glacier

New York Times Science

The Icebreaker Araon Reaches the Thwaites Glacier

After a 12-day crossing, and a hard slog through sea ice, the field work on this Antarctic expedition is ready to start.

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The Icebreaker Araon Reaches the Thwaites Glacier

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, Which Ingests Your Entire Medical Records, But Warns Not to Use It for “Diagnosis or Treatment”

Wait, what? The post OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, Which Ingests Your Entire Medical Records, But Warns Not to Use It for "Diagnosis or Treatment" appeared first on Futurism.

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, Which Ingests Your Entire Medical Records, But Warns Not to Use It for “Diagnosis or Treatment”

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Astronaut on Space Station Suffers Medical Issue

"The matter involved a single crew member who is stable." The post Astronaut on Space Station Suffers Medical Issue appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Astronaut on Space Station Suffers Medical Issue

New York Times Science

NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue

After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days.

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NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue

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New AI Device Pours Alcohol Directly Into the Void Where Your Soul Should Be

It comes with "LLM-powered interactive conversation" and "unlimited AI generated recipes." The post New AI Device Pours Alcohol Directly Into the Void Where Your Soul Should Be appeared first on Futurism.

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New AI Device Pours Alcohol Directly Into the Void Where Your Soul Should Be

New York Times Science

New Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol

Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.

2 days ago

New Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol