37 m. ago New gift expands mental illness studies at Poitras Center for Psychiatric Disorders Research

A commitment from longtime supporters Patricia and James Poitras ’63 initiates multidisciplinary efforts to understand and treat complex psychiatric disorders.

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75 m. ago U.S. Coast Guard awards contract to modernize Base Seattle to enable Arctic and Antarctic operations

U.S. Coast Guard awards contract to modernize Base Seattle to enable Arctic and Antarctic operations  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

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1 hour ago Trump responds to bizarre weekend rumors of his death: 'I was very active'

Trump dismisses health speculation that emerged online following his empty public schedule over Labor Day weekend, telling reporters he was "very active."

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2 h. ago Scientist discusses development of artificial synapses that mimic human brain function for next

The Emerging Investigator Series by the journal Materials Horizons features outstanding work by young researchers in the field of materials science. In the latest Editorial, Dr. Eunho Lee, an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea, where he leads the Functional Semiconductors and Devices Lab, discusses and elaborates upon his Emerging Investigator Series research paper titled "Improving ion uptake in artificial synapses through facilitated diffusion mechanisms."

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2 h. ago United Airlines Flight 2664 to Baltimore Makes Turnaround and Emergency Landing at San Francisco International Airport, New Update is Here

United Airlines Flight 2664 to Baltimore Makes Turnaround and Emergency Landing at San Francisco International Airport, New Update is Here  Travel And Tour World

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2 h. ago Trump announces US military conducted 'lethal strike' on Venezuelan drug boat in Caribbean

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike against a Venezuelan drug vessel operated by a narco-terrorist organization, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed.

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2 h. ago Tow truck driver slapped with federal charge after hauling away ICE vehicle: 'He can laugh behind bars'

Los Angeles tow truck driver charged with theft of government property after allegedly interfering with ICE immigration enforcement operation on August 15.

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3 h. ago Man accused of towing government SUV during LA immigration operation arrested

Man accused of towing government SUV during LA immigration operation arrested  NBC4 Los Angeles

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3 h. ago ABBOTT: Texas Truckers Should 'Fully Comply' with Trump's Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency

A spokesman for Texas Governor Greg Abbott told Breitbart Texas that truckers operating commercial vehicles in the Lone Star State should "fully comply" with a presidential executive order requiring English proficiency. The post ABBOTT: Texas Truckers Should ‘Fully Comply’ with Trump’s Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Virgin Atlantic San Francisco to London Flight with 787 Declares Emergency

Virgin Atlantic San Francisco to London Flight with 787 Declares Emergency  Aviation A2Z

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3 h. ago National Guard Stays in Los Angeles as Judge Claims 'Posse Comitatus' Law Violation

President Donald Trump's deputies are clapping back at a federal judge in California who is trying to stop the National Guard's protection of ICE operations. The post National Guard Stays in Los Angeles as Judge Claims ‘Posse Comitatus’ Law Violation appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Vanadium redox flow battery model predicts its performance under low

Scientists from Skoltech, Harbin Institute of Technology, and MIPT have conducted a study on the operation of an energy storage system based on a vanadium redox flow battery across an extended range of ambient temperatures. To achieve this, the researchers developed a mathematical model of the vanadium redox flow battery capable of describing its dynamic behavior under different temperatures—from 5 to 40°C—and various operating parameters.

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5 h. ago Emerging Independent Filmmakers Earn Grants From NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

Emerging Independent Filmmakers Earn Grants From NewFilmmakers Los Angeles  Deadline

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6 h. ago More precise, efficient ballistic testing methodology developed

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded the scope of a ballistic-resistance testing technique, the Laser-Induced Particle Impact Test (LIPIT), previously only applicable for impact testing of very small projectiles. By improving this technique, SwRI has dramatically increased the precision and efficiency of material ballistic resistance testing at scales not possible before.

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7 h. ago Use of federal troops in Los Angeles is unlawful, judge says

The Trump administration's use of federal troops in Los Angeles to conduct law enforcement operations is unlawful, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

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7 h. ago After Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan, Emergency Aid Trickles In

Villages remain cut off in the remote, mountainous areas in the east that have been hardest hit by the disaster, which has killed at least 1,400 people.

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11 h. ago Spiritual Influencers Say ‘Sentient’ AI Can Help You Solve Life’s Mysteries

As concerns grow about AI chatbots leading users into delusional spirals, prominent spiritual influencers are capitalizing on an emerging form of techno-spirituality.

Technology

11 h. ago Cue the Sun: This Lab Recreates Hot, Sweaty Days to Test Humans

Our reporter hits the treadmill to understand how scientists study extreme heat.

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11 h. ago Trump demands definitive answer amid ongoing debate over COVID

President Donald Trump, who presided over Operation Warp Speed, is calling for an answer about COVID-19 vaccines as they remain a point of contention and controversy.

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25 h. ago Space investing goes mainstream as VCs ditch the rocket science requirements

Seven Seven Six's Katelin Holloway represents non-technical VCs pouring billions into space startups, betting operational chops will trump aerospace degrees as the industry shifts from rockets to lunar mining and orbital manufacturing.

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