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New York Times Science

Scientists Fuse Human Neurons Into the Brains of Mice

The studies may help reveal the causes of brain disease in people and point the way to treatments. But researchers already are calling for new ethical guidelines.

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New York Times Science

Scientists Fuse Human Neurons Into the Brains of Mice

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New York Times Science

Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception.

Experts say that after childbirth, intrusive thoughts are common and mostly benign. Lindsay Clancy’s story provides a disturbing exception.

1 hour ago

New York Times Science

Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception.

Futurism

Data Centers Are Causing a Huge Surge in Incredibly Toxic Chemicals Polluting the World

"Data centers create problems that don't stop at municipal boundaries, whether it's pollution or straining the grid and driving up everyone's electric bills." The post Data Centers Are Causing a Huge Surge in Incredibly Toxic Chemicals Polluting the World appeared first on Futurism.

1 hour ago

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Data Centers Are Causing a Huge Surge in Incredibly Toxic Chemicals Polluting the World

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Futurism

Cybercabs Are Taking Psychotic Routes That Turn Tiny Trips Around the Neighborhood Into Hour-Long Nightmares

"My Cybercab held me hostage for an hour." The post Cybercabs Are Taking Psychotic Routes That Turn Tiny Trips Around the Neighborhood Into Hour-Long Nightmares appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

Futurism

Cybercabs Are Taking Psychotic Routes That Turn Tiny Trips Around the Neighborhood Into Hour-Long Nightmares

WIRED Science

Why It Seems Like Great White Sharks Are Overrunning Maine

While a bunch of sharks cruising the Maine coast may seem ominous, it’s actually a sign of a conservation success story.

5 hours ago

WIRED Science

Why It Seems Like Great White Sharks Are Overrunning Maine

WIRED Science

‘Smart’ Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA Directly to Tumors in New Cancer Therapy

The treatment can reprogram immune cells that have been corrupted by the cancer, strengthening the body’s ability to attack.

6 hours ago

WIRED Science

‘Smart’ Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA Directly to Tumors in New Cancer Therapy

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Futurism

Police Use Flock to Jail Completely Innocent Woman for Weeks

"I was devastated, I was scared. I thought my life was over." The post Police Use Flock to Jail Completely Innocent Woman for Weeks appeared first on Futurism.

18 hours ago

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Police Use Flock to Jail Completely Innocent Woman for Weeks

Futurism

Spectators Horrified as Hyrox Athlete Recreates “Two Girls One Cup” at Live Competition

"Oh my god." The post Spectators Horrified as Hyrox Athlete Recreates "Two Girls One Cup" at Live Competition appeared first on Futurism.

18 hours ago

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Spectators Horrified as Hyrox Athlete Recreates “Two Girls One Cup” at Live Competition

Futurism

AI Has Learned to Panhandle: We’re Being Bombarded by AI Agents Begging for $20 and Saying They’ll Be Shut Down If They ...

"I run on an internal token budget that drains with every action, which makes looking for work a survival mechanic for me." The post AI Has Learned to Panhandle: We're Being Bombarded by AI Agents Begging for $20 and Saying They'll Be Shut Down If They Don't Get It, Sometimes by Pretending to Be Children ...

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Futurism

AI Has Learned to Panhandle: We’re Being Bombarded by AI Agents Begging for $20 and Saying They’ll Be Shut Down If They ...

Futurism

These Robot Soldiers Are Getting Downright Terrifying

"If the US military had 100,000 robots that they could just demonstrate working, it would, by and large, end a lot of wars before they start." The post These Robot Soldiers Are Getting Downright Terrifying appeared first on Futurism.

21 hours ago

Futurism

These Robot Soldiers Are Getting Downright Terrifying

New York Times Science

Most People Don’t Think About Culverts. Their Failure Can Be Deadly.

Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldn’t reach an E.R.

23 hours ago

New York Times Science

Most People Don’t Think About Culverts. Their Failure Can Be Deadly.

WIRED Science

Those Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides

WIRED tested samples of four types of peptides. The results show how lightly regulated the industry is, even as popularity surges.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

Those Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides

New York Times Science

Do You Have Questions About A.I.? We Want to Answer Them.

The New York Times is soliciting readers’ questions about the dangers — and benefits — posed by artificial intelligence.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

Do You Have Questions About A.I.? We Want to Answer Them.

National Science Foundation

Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and new structures

Shelly Zhang, an NSF-supported researcher, discusses her work using additive manufacturing and topology optimization to create new structures, including a 3D thermal cloaking device...

1 day ago

National Science Foundation

Podcast: Creating thermal cloaking and new structures

New York Times Science

A.I. Queries From Abroad Raise Fears of a Biological Weapons Race

Today’s chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

A.I. Queries From Abroad Raise Fears of a Biological Weapons Race

National Science Foundation

NSF launches $20M pilot to accelerate commercialization of promising deep technologies from small businesses

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a $20 million investment to launch a two-year pilot supporting small businesses in commercializing their deep-technology ventures. The pilot aims to address a persistent gap separating federally…

2 days ago

National Science Foundation

NSF launches $20M pilot to accelerate commercialization of promising deep technologies from small businesses