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.

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3 h. ago Murphy Madness: ‘People Are Going to Get Killed Because of this CDC Crisis’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of dismantling the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, following the firing of Director Susan Monarez and the resignations of several top officials. The post Murphy Madness: ‘People Are Going to Get Killed Because of this CDC Crisis’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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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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6 h. ago Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test

A new passive brainwave test records brain activity while patients view images to detect memory-related changes linked to early Alzheimer's development.

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6 h. ago Prostate cancer rates rise as mortality decline slows in the United States

Prostate cancer rates rise as mortality decline slows in the United States  News-Medical

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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.

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7 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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7 h. ago Apertus: A fully open, transparent, multilingual language model

In July, EPFL, ETH Zurich, and CSCS announced their joint initiative to build a large language model (LLM). Now, this model is available and serves as a building block for developers and organizations for future applications such as chatbots, translation systems, or educational tools.

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7 h. ago WordPress shows off Telex, its experimental AI development tool

WordPress CEO Matt Mullenweg introduced the new WordPress AI tool, called Telex, at the company's WordCamp US 2025 conference in Portland last week, alongside other AI experiments.

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7 h. ago Tesla Dojo: the rise and fall of Elon Musk’s AI supercomputer

Dojo was going to be Tesla’s custom-built supercomputer. Here's what Elon Musk had in mind, what happened, and what's coming next.

Technology

8 h. ago Reduced Screening May Have Led to Rise in Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnoses

Changes in screening recommendations over a decade ago may have inadvertently resulted in later diagnosis of the most common cancer in men, a new study has found.

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8 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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9 h. ago ChatGPT only talks in cliches—here's why that's a threat to human creativity

When you chat with ChatGPT, it often feels like you're talking to someone polite, engaged and responsive. It nods in all the right places, mirrors your wording and seems eager to keep the exchange flowing.

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10 h. ago Developer breaks ground on $70M affordable housing project in North Fair Oaks, and he isn't alone

Developer breaks ground on $70M affordable housing project in North Fair Oaks, and he isn't alone  The Business Journals

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13 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

14 h. ago Former CDC leaders warn public health system is 'raging fire' under health secretary

After the Trump administration fired its CDC director, former heads of the agency signed a public letter urging Congress to use its oversight powers at the Department of Health and Human Services.

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19 h. ago Starter homes are scarce, so Utah set a target to build more. Here's how it's going

In one of the country's priciest housing markets, Utah's leaders worry young people are shut out from building wealth. But despite new incentives, few developers are signing on to build smaller homes.

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23 h. ago India’s Offgrid raises $15M to make lithium optional for battery storage

India's Offgrid Energy Labs has developed proprietary zinc battery tech as a safer, more cost-effective alternative to lithium for energy storage.

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24 h. ago 'Yellowstone' star Cole Hauser reveals 'older ladies' have gotten handsy with the actor after rise to fame

Cole Hauser reveals that older female fans have inappropriately grabbed him after his rise to fame playing Rip Wheeler on the hit series "Yellowstone."

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26 h. ago Local developer unfolds solutions to disaster and affordable housing in Washington DC

Local developer unfolds solutions to disaster and affordable housing in Washington DC  WLOS

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