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Futurism

Space Force Chief Admits the US Is Actively Utilizing Orbital Weapons

"Space is both a battlefield and the backbone of our joint force." The post Space Force Chief Admits the US Is Actively Utilizing Orbital Weapons appeared first on Futurism.

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Space Force Chief Admits the US Is Actively Utilizing Orbital Weapons

New York Times Science

Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us

The winners of this year’s Nikon Small World in Motion competition showcase the wiggly, feathery, undulating beauty of invisible life.

2 hours ago

New York Times Science

Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us

Futurism

Zuckerberg’s Pervert Glasses Have Been So Publicly Shamed That Meta’s Reportedly Now Working on a Version With No Camera

Does this really solve anything? The post Zuckerberg's Pervert Glasses Have Been So Publicly Shamed That Meta's Reportedly Now Working on a Version With No Camera appeared first on Futurism.

2 hours ago

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Zuckerberg’s Pervert Glasses Have Been So Publicly Shamed That Meta’s Reportedly Now Working on a Version With No Camera

New York Times Science

These Mice Have Partly Human Brains

The animals 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.

2 hours ago

New York Times Science

These Mice Have Partly Human Brains

Futurism

Mitch McConnell Looks Pretty Scary Now That He’s Back, and Doctors Are Worried He Could Drop Dead

"We need to come together as a nation and say, this is not how we treat our elderly." The post Mitch McConnell Looks Pretty Scary Now That He's Back, and Doctors Are Worried He Could Drop Dead appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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Mitch McConnell Looks Pretty Scary Now That He’s Back, and Doctors Are Worried He Could Drop Dead

Futurism

Economists Concerned the AI Bubble Is About to Blow

"On balance, we think the data look consistent with a late-stage bubble." The post Economists Concerned the AI Bubble Is About to Blow appeared first on Futurism.

4 hours ago

Futurism

Economists Concerned the AI Bubble Is About to Blow

National Science Foundation

NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology ...

NSF X-Labs invites proposals from teams working in AI for physical systems and announces two forthcoming topics...

4 hours ago

National Science Foundation

NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology ...

Futurism

It’s Looking Like Tesla’s Cybercab Might Actually Be Illegal to Sell

The government is demanding that Tesla go under oath. The post It's Looking Like Tesla's Cybercab Might Actually Be Illegal to Sell appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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It’s Looking Like Tesla’s Cybercab Might Actually Be Illegal to Sell

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.

5 hours ago

New York Times Science

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

Futurism

Fear of AI Destroying Humanity Cause Certain Stocks to Skyrocket

Looking at the big picture, as always. The post Fear of AI Destroying Humanity Cause Certain Stocks to Skyrocket appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

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Fear of AI Destroying Humanity Cause Certain Stocks to Skyrocket

New York Times Science

Massive Black Holes May Have Started as Little Red Dots

A new simulation suggests little red dots, unusually compact objects seen in photos from space, might be one stage in the evolution of black holes.

6 hours ago

New York Times Science

Massive Black Holes May Have Started as Little Red Dots

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.

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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.

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WIRED Science

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

Singularity HUB

Single CAR T Injection Eases Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Small Trial

A potentially safer, simpler way to create CAR T cells in the body could bring this powerful therapy to the masses. The post Single CAR T Injection Eases Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Small Trial appeared first on SingularityHub.

1 day ago

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Single CAR T Injection Eases Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Small Trial

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.

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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.

2 days 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...

2 days 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.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

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

Singularity HUB

Google's Genome Atlas Predicts the Effect of Every Possible DNA Mutation

The atlas could help scientists decipher how genetic variation shapes health and disease. The post Google's Genome Atlas Predicts the Effect of Every Possible DNA Mutation appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

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Google's Genome Atlas Predicts the Effect of Every Possible DNA Mutation

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

Singularity HUB

The Real AI Disruption Isn’t the Technology. It’s the Company.

Incumbents are racing to add AI to their organizations. The bigger challenge is competing with businesses designed around AI from day one. The post The Real AI Disruption Isn’t the Technology. It’s the Company. appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

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The Real AI Disruption Isn’t the Technology. It’s the Company.