2 h. ago Young GOP candidates are handling their congressional bids differently from Democrats

A growing number of young Democrats have stepped up to run for Congress calling for generational change. Young Republicans seem to be following a different playbook, holding off on bids of their own.

Politics

2 h. ago Scientists react to the news that their genes put them at high risk for Alzheimer's

People who inherit two copies of a common gene variant are very likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Learning you are one of those people can be tough. Three scientists are in this situation.

Science

2 h. ago Metal organic frameworks enable a key step toward greener lighting and display technologies

Scientists at Oregon State University have taken a big step toward lighting and display technologies that are more energy efficient and better for the planet. The work centers around crystalline, porous materials known as metal organic frameworks, often abbreviated as MOFs, and points toward next-generation materials that may end reliance on rare earth metals.

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2 h. ago A digital language divide: How multilingual AI often reinforces bias

Johns Hopkins computer scientists have discovered that artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are creating a digital language divide, amplifying the dominance of English and other commonly spoken languages while sidelining minority languages.

Politics

2 h. ago Electric vehicle sales increase as federal tax credits for them come to an end

Federal discounts for electric vehicles expire at the end of the month. The deadline has led to a spike in EV sales and whiplash for auto dealers.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump addresses bizarre viral video of mystery items tossed from White House window

A viral video showing mysterious objects being thrown from White House windows sparks online speculation before Trump calls it AI-generated and points to sealed bulletproof glass.

Politics

3 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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3 h. ago Burning Man homicide rocks festival as police ask for public’s help after man found in ‘pool of blood’

Police investigate a homicide at Burning Man festival after discovering a man's body on Saturday evening, asking festival-goers for information about the crime.

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4 h. ago Scientists produce superior gallium oxide semiconductors with double current capacity

Gallium oxide (Ga O ) is a semiconductor material that could make electronic devices much more energy-efficient than current silicon-based technology. Electronic diodes require two types of semiconductor layers to function properly, negative-type (n-type) and positive-type (p-type) layers.

Science

4 h. ago Hacker Uncovered 'Missing' Tesla Crash Data Leading to $243 Million Autopilot Verdict

A hacker reportedly uncovered critical electronic data that Tesla claimed it didn't have, shedding new light on a fatal 2019 crash involving the company's Autopilot technology. The subsequent trial resulted in a verdict of $243 million against Elon Musk's EV giant. The post Hacker Uncovered ‘Missing’ Tesla Crash Data Leading to $243 Million Autopilot Verdict appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Storm amidst heat wave creates flooding concerns in Southern California

Storm amidst heat wave creates flooding concerns in Southern California  NBC4 Los Angeles

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6 h. ago Scientists unveil a rubber band that generates electricity from body heat

A team led by scientists from Peking University has developed a rubber-like material that converts body heat into electricity. This advance could allow the next generation of wearable electronics to generate their own power continuously without the need for bulky batteries or constant recharging.

Science

6 h. ago What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content

You've probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between photographs and computer-generated graphics. Some are fantastical—think Shrimp Jesus—and some are believable at a quick glance—remember the little girl clutching a puppy in a boat during a flood?

Technology

6 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.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump to unveil major military announcement — all eyes on Space Command HQ

President Donald Trump is slated to make an announcement related to the Department of Defense Tuesday, with all eyes on an update of the location of Space Command’s headquarters.

Politics

7 h. ago Heat wave returns to Washington. How hot will it get, and when will cold temps move in?

Heat wave returns to Washington. How hot will it get, and when will cold temps move in?  yahoo.com

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7 h. ago Striking heat wave hits the Pacific Northwest and southwestern Canada

Striking heat wave hits the Pacific Northwest and southwestern Canada  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Kelley Wolf Banned From Contacting Scott & Kids In Strict New Court Order After Arrest!

Kelley Wolf won’t be seeing her kids or estranged husband anytime soon. The last week has been a wild one for Scott Wolf’s soon-to-be ex-wife. As we’ve been following, she was arrested in Utah last Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of electronic communication harassment and electronic disclosure of personal identifying information after leaking Scott’s personal phone [...] Read More... The post Kelley Wolf Banned From Contacting Scott & Kids In Strict New Court Order After Arrest! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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8 h. ago Heat Advisory in Effect for Los Angeles Amid Scorching Temperatures

Heat Advisory in Effect for Los Angeles Amid Scorching Temperatures  Hoodline

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10 h. ago These scientists found Alzheimer's in their genes. Here's what they did next

Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.

Science