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in HealthSnail-inspired robot could scoop ocean microplastics
Inspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes. The robot’s design is based on the Hawaiian apple snail (Pomacea canaliculate), a common aquarium snail that uses the undulating motion of its foot to drive water […] More
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in TechnologyChina sinks first modules of 68,000-square-meter underwater data center
In brief: China has sunk the first modules of what it says is the world’s first underwater commercial data center. These are the first of more than 100 cylindrical modules that will be lowered around 115 feet onto the bottom of the sea, a journey that takes three hours to complete. The structure will ultimately […] More
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in HealthHow mountains affect El Niño-induced winter precipitation
A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket to more informed water conservation planning along the Colorado River, new research suggests. The study, coinciding with a recent shift from a strong La Niña to a strong El Niño, brings a degree of […] More
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in TechnologyThe official GTA VI trailer is here: 2025 release date, no confirmation of a PC version at launch
What just happened? It’s been a long, long time coming, but the wait is finally over: The official Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has arrived. With it comes confirmation of the rumored 2025 release date, and, concerningly, no mention of a PC version. Developer Rockstar Games announced last month that the first trailer for the […] More
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in HealthNeedle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery | ScienceDaily
An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, public health depends on people being willing to receive vaccines, which are often administered by a jab. Darcy Dunn-Lawless, a doctoral student at the University of Oxford’s Institute of Biomedical […] More
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in HealthSurvey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities make it difficult to eat healthy, exercise and get adequate rest, according to a new survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Two-thirds of those surveyed said they overindulge in food, nearly 45% said […] More
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in HealthNew wearable communication system offers potential to reduce digital health divide
Wearable devices that use sensors to monitor biological signals can play an important role in health care. These devices provide valuable information that allows providers to predict, diagnose and treat a variety of conditions while improving access to care and reducing costs. However, wearables currently require significant infrastructure — such as satellites or arrays of […] More
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in HealthNew study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people
You see posts like these on neighborhood Facebook pages all the time: “An owl just flew into my window and appears stunned! Help!” or “I found a baby squirrel on the ground after the wind storm last night. Who do I call?” The answer is a local wildlife rehabilitation center — licensed individuals and organizations […] More
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in HealthStrange burn: New research identifies unique patterns in Utah wildfires
For a century fire ecologists have worked to decipher a complex question — what does a “normal” wildfire year look like in the West? That’s a hard question to answer for many reasons, but new research from a team in the Quinney College of Natural Resources shows that thanks to the state’s unique landscapes, Utah’s […] More
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in HealthStimulating nerves connected to the pancreas regenerates insulin-producing cells, mouse study shows
Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels. The only cells that produce insulin are pancreatic beta cells (β-cells), and a decrease in these cells is a major cause of diabetes. Although therapies aimed at increasing pancreatic β-cells are eagerly awaited, a strategy that can increase β-cells has, thus far, not been developed. In […] More
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in HealthThis is how protein aggregates can trigger neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the deposition of clumped proteins in the brain and progressive neuronal cell death. Although the causal link between protein aggregates and neurodegeneration is clear, it is still unclear in what way misfolded proteins trigger cell death. A team headed by Professor Jörg Tatzelt, head of the Department of Biochemistry of […] More
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in HealthQuantum physics: Superconducting Nanowires Detect Single Protein Ions
An international research team led by quantum physicist Markus Arndt (University of Vienna) has achieved a breakthrough in the detection of protein ions: Due to their high energy sensitivity, superconducting nanowire detectors achieve almost 100% quantum efficiency and exceed the detection efficiency of conventional ion detectors at low energies by a factor of up to […] More
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in TechnologyIntel compares AMD’s new Ryzen laptop naming scheme to snake oil salesmen
A hot potato: The labels on CPUs can be confusing for casual consumers, especially as both major vendors transition to new designation systems. While Intel and AMD are trying to make their processor names less ambiguous, Intel is accusing the competition of outright misdirection. A PDF recently emerged on Intel’s website accusing AMD of misleading […] More
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in HealthNew theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
A radical theory that consistently unifies gravity and quantum mechanics while preserving Einstein’s classical concept of spacetime is announced today in two papers published simultaneously by UCL (University College London) physicists. Modern physics is founded upon two pillars: quantum theory on the one hand, which governs the smallest particles in the universe, and Einstein’s theory […] More
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in TechnologyMicrosoft has no plans to bring Game Pass to Sony or Nintendo consoles as previously thought
In context: Recent comments from Microsoft made it seem to many that it planned to eventually bring Game Pass to numerous devices, including rival consoles from PlayStation and Nintendo. Microsoft later clarified the remarks in a lengthy interview with Windows Central while discussing the company’s plans for the service. Xbox head Phil Spencer has denied […] More
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in HealthBoiled bubbles jump to carry more heat
Water is often the go-to resource for heat transfer, being used in large-scale cooling operations like data centers that power the internet and nuclear power plants that power cities. Discovering dynamic phenomena to make water-based heat transfer more energy and cost efficient is the ongoing work of Jonathan Boreyko, associate professor and John R. Jones […] More
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in TechnologySony is purging some TV shows from users’ libraries, including purchased content
Editor’s take: Sony unilaterally removing paid-for content is bound to reignite the argument for piracy – specifically to protect from unfair digital media seizures. While I cannot condone piracy, I can understand this frustration. Companies need to seriously reconsider how they implement licensing if they can arbitrarily take away content purchased on top of their […] More
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in Health1.5°C pathways can still be achieved, combining fairness and global climate protection
Global warming can still be limited to 1.5°C by 2100 while ensuring that the poor are not hit hardest by climate policies and climate impacts. This is achieved by immediately introducing broad carbon pricing together with re-distributive policies using carbon pricing revenues and further measures to reduce energy consumption, accelerate technological transitions, and transform the […] More
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in TechnologyOverclocker achieves 1,000 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 using liquid nitrogen
What just happened? Overclocking enthusiast der8auer recently set about to determine what sort of performance is possible in Counter-Strike 2 using cutting-edge hardware and extreme cooling methods. To keep things somewhat realistic, he stuck to some baseline graphical settings that an esports competitor might utilize like 1080p resolution. Using an Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Apex […] More
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in TechnologyFor just $1,000, you can turn your DNA into a flash drive for text messages
In a nutshell: A French startup is bringing yet another sci-fi technology to life, helping people preserve memories far beyond their lifespan. Imagine storing a heartfelt note or a secret recipe not on a USB stick, but in your own DNA. However, this tech won’t come cheap. Remember the days of DVDs and flash drives? […] More
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in Health10 billion year, 50,000 light-year journey to black hole
A star near the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy originated outside of the Galaxy according to a new study. This is the first time a star of extragalactic origin has been found in the vicinity of the super massive black hole. Many stars are observed near the supermassive black […] More
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in TechnologyEpic didn’t sue game console makers because they sell hardware at a loss
A hot potato: Epic Games is challenging what it perceives as the monopolistic control of Google and Apple over their individual mobile app ecosystems. The company is reluctant to incur any extra costs to participate in these ecosystems, although it doesn’t raise objections to the fees imposed by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Epic Games’ lawsuit […] More
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in TechnologyMeta AI chief doubts AI super intelligence is coming “any time soon”
TL;DR: As the AI arms race accelerates, Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, has taken a grounded approach to the future of AI. He challenges the popular opinion that AI will surpass human intelligence in the near future and isn’t making any big bets on quantum computing either. While the tech world is brimming with […] More
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in TechnologyNewly discovered exoplanet is too big to exist
The big picture: Protoplanetary disks require a sufficient amount of raw material to facilitate the formation of planets around a newborn star. The quantity of material present in the disk plays a crucial role in determining the potential size of the planets that can develop. However, a recently discovered exoplanet appears to defy this established […] More
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in TechnologyStep into the Wasteland: Amazon publishes first trailer for Fallout TV show
About: Amazon’s Fallout adaptation stars Ella Purnell as Vault Dweller Lucy, Walter Goggins as “The Ghoul,” Kyle MacLachlan as “Overseer Hank” / Lucy’s father, and Aaron Moten as “Maximus.” In the teaser, we see Lucy venturing out from the safety of Vault 33 some 200 years after the apocalypse. CX404, the in-game K9 companion, is […] More
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in TechnologyAIDA64 Extreme Download – 7.00.6700
AIDA64 Extreme has a hardware detection engine unrivaled in its class. It provides detailed information about installed software and offers diagnostic functions and support for overclocking. As it is monitoring sensors in real time, it can gather accurate voltage, temperature and fan speed readings, while its diagnostic functions help detect and prevent hardware issues. It […] More
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in TechnologyUS government warns Nvidia against circumventing China export restriction by redesigning chips
In context: Each time the US has brought out new rules prohibiting the export of advanced chips to China, Nvidia has created less-powerful versions to circumvent the restrictions. But US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has warned Team Green that if it keeps up this practice, she will ban the new chips “the very next day.” […] More
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in Technology“There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home”?
Choose your answer and the correct choice will be revealed. MIT engineer and Digital Equipment Corporation co-founder Ken Olsen was quoted as saying that there would be no reason for anyone to have computers in their home and although he admitted to the quote, he said that it was taken out of context, which was […] More
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in TechnologyNew research highlights high environmental cost of generative AI services
A hot potato: Machine learning algorithms have taken the world by storm, and the world will likely suffer from the increasingly popular generative services available through online subscriptions. For the first time, scientists have calculated how much energy these services need; it’s a lot. Generative AI services are truly spectacular energy-wasting machines, and AI-based image […] More
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in TechnologyWindows 11 23H2 update is affecting gaming performance, but Microsoft says there’s a workaround
What just happened? Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 23H2 update earlier this year, bringing a myriad of new features and fixes. However, some users who installed the update are now complaining that it significantly reduced their PC’s performance, even after performing a clean install. An affected user, Anant Acharya, complained about the reduced performance […] More
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in TechnologySteam survey returns to normal as AMD, Windows 11, and English recapture lost share, RTX 3060 (just) stays on top
What just happened? Not for the first time this year, the latest Steam survey results have seemingly reset themselves following an unusual month of significant changes. Windows 11 saw major gains in the OS category, as did English in the languages section and AMD in its battle against Intel within the processor group. While the […] More
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in TechnologyIn nuclear fusion milestone, Japan unveils the world’s largest reactor
Forward-looking: Fusion differs from fission, which is used in nuclear power plants, and it is based on the same principle that powers the Sun and stars as the hydrogen nuclei fuses into helium, releasing light and heat. Also, unlike nuclear power, fusion is intrinsically safe in that the reaction stops when the fuel supply or […] More
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in TechnologyWhy Refresh Rates Matter: From 30Hz to 540Hz
Are higher refresh rates better for gaming? Yes, they are. In this article we’ll explain why refresh rates often labeled as “overkill,” “unnecessary,” or “diminishing returns” might actually offer more improvement than you might think. If you’re interested in learning about the difference in motion clarity between 30Hz, 60Hz, 120Hz, 240Hz, and even 540Hz, you’re […] More
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in TechnologyBroadcom’s acquisition of VMware leads to massive layoffs, CEO tells remote workers “get your butt” back in the office
A hot potato: Imagine that a massive company has just bought your employer for billions and the first thing it does is lay off 2,800 people before telling everyone else to get their “butt” back into the office. That’s exactly what Broadcom has done following its acquisition of VMware. It was back in 2022 when […] More