46 m. ago Noninvasive imaging could replace finger pricks for people with diabetes

MIT engineers show they can accurately measure blood glucose by shining near-infrared light on the skin.

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5 h. ago Alaska troopers honored for heroic rescues in Tanana River and Mat

Alaska troopers honored for heroic rescues in Tanana River and Mat-Su Lake  Your Alaska Link

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5 h. ago Alaska mother travels to Washington as President Trump signs Bruce’s law

Alaska mother travels to Washington as President Trump signs Bruce’s law  Your Alaska Link

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6 h. ago Firms that help military vets with their disability claims can charge exorbitant fees

NPR has been following the money behind veterans' disability claims — specifically, for-profit companies that help vets navigate the VA's red tape. Critics of the companies call them "claim sharks."

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7 h. ago AROUND ALASKA: Fairbanks Town Hall, Iditarod Update, and Airport Holiday Prep!

AROUND ALASKA: Fairbanks Town Hall, Iditarod Update, and Airport Holiday Prep!  Your Alaska Link

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8 h. ago Troopers believe missing Valdez woman died in Caribou Hotel fire

Troopers believe missing Valdez woman died in Caribou Hotel fire  Your Alaska Link

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9 h. ago Dual use of land for solar energy production and cultivation found feasible in Finland

Open farmlands are ideal locations for installing solar panels, but the most common method, which involves covering a large area with south-facing panels, prevents the field from being used for simultaneous farming. The panels can also be installed vertically, allowing crops to be grown in the same field. However, this solution is still rare in Finland.

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9 h. ago Greenwashing Hits Home: New Washington Lawsuit Alleges Climate Deception by Fossil Fuel Companies is Linked to Rising Home Insurance Premiums

Greenwashing Hits Home: New Washington Lawsuit Alleges Climate Deception by Fossil Fuel Companies is Linked to Rising Home Insurance Premiums  The Energy Law Blog

Society

12 h. ago Google is relying on its own chips for its AI system Gemini. Here's why that's a seismic change for the industry

For many years, the US company Nvidia shaped the foundations of modern artificial intelligence. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are a specialized type of computer chip originally designed to handle the processing demands of graphics and animation. But they're also great for the repetitive calculations required by AI systems.

Technology

12 h. ago Shingles vaccine may actually slow down dementia, study finds

Shingles vaccine may actually slow down dementia, study finds  The Washington Post

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16 h. ago Scalable thermal drawing method creates liquid metal fibers for wearable electronics

Over the past decades, many research teams worldwide have started working on electronic fibers. These are yarn-like components with electronic properties that can be weaved or assembled to create new innovative textile-based electronics, clothes or other wearable systems that can sense their surroundings, monitor specific physiological signals or perform other functions.

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17 h. ago Heavy drinkers cut alcohol use by nearly 30% after adopting one new habit, study finds

New research shows that cannabis may reduce alcohol consumption short-term, but experts caution against substitution due to unknown long-term effects.

Politics

18 h. ago A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Politics

26 h. ago After Trump’s M.R.I. Claim, His Doctor’s Memo Offers Little Clarity

While the president said he had a M.R.I. exam, a physician’s memo released by the White House was less specific.

Politics

26 h. ago Slayings of Simi Valley doctor and his wife linked to charred body found in Chino, police say

Slayings of Simi Valley doctor and his wife linked to charred body found in Chino, police say  Los Angeles Times

Events

30 h. ago House unanimously approves barring anyone tied to Hamas’ Oct 7 attack from entering US

The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bipartisan bill blocking Hamas-linked individuals from U.S. immigration, marking rare agreement on Israel policy between parties.

Events

31 h. ago Doctor, wife gunned down in shooting outside California home; authorities probing possibly

Dr. Eric Cordes and his wife were shot to death at their California home on Sunday. Police believe it was a targeted attack. A suicide and burned car may also be linked to the murders.

Events

31 h. ago Months of tumult and waves of staff cuts take a toll on the CDC

After losing thousands of staffers and facing attacks this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hampered in its ability to protect the public from health problems and emergencies.

Politics

31 h. ago Alaska Senate confirms Tilton and Rauscher to fill Republican vacancies

Alaska Senate confirms Tilton and Rauscher to fill Republican vacancies  Your Alaska Link

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32 h. ago AROUND ALASKA: New Fire Truck, Beaver Hats, and Dog Blankets!

AROUND ALASKA: New Fire Truck, Beaver Hats, and Dog Blankets!  Your Alaska Link

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