48 m. ago Predicting material failure: Machine learning spots early abnormal grain growth signs for safer designs

A team of Lehigh University researchers has successfully predicted abnormal grain growth in simulated polycrystalline materials for the first time—a development that could lead to the creation of stronger, more reliable materials for high-stress environments, such as combustion engines. A paper describing their novel machine learning method was recently published in Nature Computational Materials.

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71 m. ago Apple races to surpass rivals in quest to eliminate carbon pollution

Apple reported on Wednesday that is more than halfway to its 2030 goal.

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1 hour ago Restoring healthy gene expression with programmable therapeutics

CAMP4 Therapeutics is targeting regulatory RNA, whose role in gene expression was first described by co-founder and MIT Professor Richard Young.

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1 hour ago Suspect in Josh Shapiro’s Mansion Arson Cited Treatment of Palestinians, Police Say

The man charged in the attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence told the police he was seeking to “stop having my friends killed.”

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2 h. ago This Washington city is one of the best in the nation for parks, study finds

This Washington city is one of the best in the nation for parks, study finds  Kitsap Sun

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2 h. ago Schumer moves to block Trump nominees for 2 key New York prosecutor positions

He's objecting to Trump's picks for the Eastern District and Southern District.

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2 h. ago Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

U.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients.

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2 h. ago Mohsen Mahdawi: Detained activist suspected immigration interview was trap

Mohsen Mahdawi: Detained activist suspected immigration interview was trap  BBC

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2 h. ago Ukraine, U.S. make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine, U.S. make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says  Reuters

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2 h. ago Trump live news: WTO warns US tariffs could cut world trade by 1.5 percent

Trump live news: WTO warns US tariffs could cut world trade by 1.5 percent  Al Jazeera

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2 h. ago Bolt’s Ryan Breslow pins his hopes on a new app that takes on Coinbase, Zelle, and PayPal

Ryan Breslow is officially back. While the founder of one-click checkout company Bolt re-assumed its helm as CEO in March, Breslow is unveiling Wednesday a new “superapp” that he hopes will formally mark his return as the fintech’s leader. He describes the new product as “one-click crypto and everyday payments” in a single platform, in […]

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2 h. ago Five for Fighting reimagines ‘Superman’ in powerful tribute to Israeli hostages

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik released a new version of his hit song “Superman" to honor Israeli hostages held in Gaza and raise global awareness.

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2 h. ago Solar cell efficiency record achieved with tin halide perovskite

University of Queensland researchers have set a world record for solar cell efficiency with eco-friendly perovskite technology. A team led by Professor Lianzhou Wang has unveiled a tin halide perovskite (THP) solar cell capable of converting sunlight to electricity at a certified record efficiency of 16.65%. The research is published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

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2 h. ago New survey reveals impact of Palisades and Eaton fires on Los Angeles communities

New survey reveals impact of Palisades and Eaton fires on Los Angeles communities  ABC7 Los Angeles

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3 h. ago Improving solar cell performance: The impact of Zr alloying on the engineering of BaHfS

Lead halide perovskite solar cells (LHPSCs) have rapidly gained prominence in the field of photovoltaics, boasting impressive power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of up to 26.1% in single-junction devices. However, despite their high performance, these materials suffer from critical drawbacks, including degradation when exposed to moisture, oxygen, heat and ultraviolet light, as well as concerns regarding the toxicity of lead.

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3 h. ago Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

The lawsuit follows weeks of feuding between the Republican administration and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. The post Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago R.S.F. in Sudan Declare Parallel Government Amid Assault on Zamzam Camp

The United Nations said that at least 300 people were killed when the armed group, the Rapid Support Forces, stormed a camp in Darfur.

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3 h. ago Capsule captures $12M to build the next version of its AI video editor for brands

Capsule is upgrading its AI-powered video editing assistant for marketing, sales, and media teams following the close of a $12 million round of Series A funding, the company announced on Wednesday. The upgraded editor will include new features like AI suggestions and support for real-time collaboration. The new version of its studio software will feature […]

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3 h. ago Ivy En Rose MedSpa and The Junior League of San Francisco Announce New Date For Their Partnered Event, To Be Held on May 20, 2025

Ivy En Rose MedSpa and The Junior League of San Francisco Announce New Date For Their Partnered Event, To Be Held on May 20, 2025  Yahoo Finance

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3 h. ago Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial

The countdown is on to Karen Read's second murder trial, and she and her lawyers are back at Norfolk Superior Court Wednesday to tie up some loose ends. The post Livestream: Karen Read back in court for final hearing before retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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