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Futurism

You Will Be Shocked to Hear That George Santos Is Under Investigation for Insider Trading on Kalshi

"This story is going to get you a gun in your face." The post You Will Be Shocked to Hear That George Santos Is Under Investigation for Insider Trading on Kalshi appeared first on Futurism.

1 hour ago

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You Will Be Shocked to Hear That George Santos Is Under Investigation for Insider Trading on Kalshi

WIRED Science

The US Has a Plan to Combat Screwworm. It Involves a Lot More Flies

Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them.

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WIRED Science

The US Has a Plan to Combat Screwworm. It Involves a Lot More Flies

New York Times Science

In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.

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New York Times Science

In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Futurism

CEO Says There Will Be No Raises Because He Spent All the Money on AI

"We will fund this AI investment by reallocating the budget from 2026 annual salary adjustments." The post CEO Says There Will Be No Raises Because He Spent All the Money on AI appeared first on Futurism.

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CEO Says There Will Be No Raises Because He Spent All the Money on AI

Futurism

Kevin O’Leary Pleads With Locals to Allow His Massive Data Center If He Shrinks It Down to the Size of One Manhattan

"I have no choice." The post Kevin O'Leary Pleads With Locals to Allow His Massive Data Center If He Shrinks It Down to the Size of One Manhattan appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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Kevin O’Leary Pleads With Locals to Allow His Massive Data Center If He Shrinks It Down to the Size of One Manhattan

WIRED Science

13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation

Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.

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WIRED Science

13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation

WIRED Science

How a Citizen Science Organization Aims to Preserve the Places It Brings Tourists to Study

The actual eco-friendliness of ecotourism varies considerably. One research station in the Peruvian Amazon is out to prove it can bring visitors to the area without disrupting the environment.

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WIRED Science

How a Citizen Science Organization Aims to Preserve the Places It Brings Tourists to Study

WIRED Science

How to Spot Greenwashing Claims When You Travel

Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff.

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WIRED Science

How to Spot Greenwashing Claims When You Travel

WIRED Science

So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here

From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.

4 hours ago

WIRED Science

So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here

WIRED Science

This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.

4 hours ago

WIRED Science

This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Singularity HUB

Toxic Clumps in Huntington's Disease May Protect the Brain Too

The findings could lead to new treatments for multiple neurodegenerative diseases. The post Toxic Clumps in Huntington's Disease May Protect the Brain Too appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Toxic Clumps in Huntington's Disease May Protect the Brain Too

Futurism

Ebola Expert Fears Outbreak Is Heading Into “Nightmare Scenario”

"I think it's safe to say it could be unprecedented." The post Ebola Expert Fears Outbreak Is Heading Into "Nightmare Scenario" appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

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Ebola Expert Fears Outbreak Is Heading Into “Nightmare Scenario”

Futurism

While Google’s CEO Pumps Up AI, Its Actual Employees Are Disgusted by It

If an onslaught of anti-AI memes they're sharing are anything to go by, Google employees are fed up with the tech. The post While Google's CEO Pumps Up AI, Its Actual Employees Are Disgusted by It appeared first on Futurism.

7 hours ago

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While Google’s CEO Pumps Up AI, Its Actual Employees Are Disgusted by It

New York Times Science

The New World Screwworm Is Back. Here’s What That Means.

Here’s why farmers and scientists are concerned over the New World screwworm’s unwelcome return to the United States.

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New York Times Science

The New World Screwworm Is Back. Here’s What That Means.

Singularity HUB

AI Can Now Design and Run Thousands of Experiments Without Human Hands. We Aren't Ready for the Risk to Biosecurity.

The gap between what AI can do in biology and what governance systems are prepared to handle is growing. The post AI Can Now Design and Run Thousands of Experiments Without Human Hands. We Aren't Ready for the Risk to Biosecurity. appeared first on SingularityHub.

21 hours ago

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AI Can Now Design and Run Thousands of Experiments Without Human Hands. We Aren't Ready for the Risk to Biosecurity.

Futurism

Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds

The public's opinion on data centers has swung hard. The post Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds appeared first on Futurism.

23 hours ago

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Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds

New York Times Science

Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies

Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.

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New York Times Science

Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies

New York Times Science

NASA Says Goodbye to its Longtime Mars MAVEN Mission

The space agency announced that the MAVEN spacecraft, which has circled Mars for more than a decade, is being decommissioned.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

NASA Says Goodbye to its Longtime Mars MAVEN Mission

National Science Foundation

Podcast: AI-driven tool targets hearing loss

Yasmin Kassim has developed a deep learning-based tool that allows unparalleled insights into the hair cells that allow us to hear...

2 days ago

National Science Foundation

Podcast: AI-driven tool targets hearing loss

Singularity HUB

Three Countries Own the Lithium Market. An MIT Startup Wants to Break Their Grip.

A new process for mining lithium-rich rock could slash costs and pollution—and decentralize global lithium production. The post Three Countries Own the Lithium Market. An MIT Startup Wants to Break Their Grip. appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

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Three Countries Own the Lithium Market. An MIT Startup Wants to Break Their Grip.