81 m. ago DNA sequencing at risk: Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities

Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS)—the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research—could become a prime target for hackers.

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4 h. ago Sen. Sullivan touts Alaska LNG developments, but still no hard timeline

Sen. Sullivan touts Alaska LNG developments, but still no hard timeline  Alaska's News Source

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5 h. ago Webb telescope detects a possible signature of life on a distant world

Webb telescope detects a possible signature of life on a distant world  The Washington Post

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6 h. ago This educator is running Boston to make a difference for the next generation

Stephanie Loneck-Kerpka is running the Boston Marathon to benefit Boston Arts Academy. The post This educator is running Boston to make a difference for the next generation appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Harvard under fire as DHS secretary cuts $2.7M in grants, demands visa records: 'America demands more'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem cut $2.7M in grants to Harvard University on Wednesday, citing antisemitism and visa violations, and warned of losing foreign student program access.

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6 h. ago Hamilton homers, bullpen retires 13 of final 14 hitters, and Red Sox beat Rays 1

Relievers Greg Weissert (1-0), Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten combined to retire 13 of the final 14 Tampa Bay hitters with no walks and nine strikeouts. The post Hamilton homers, bullpen retires 13 of final 14 hitters, and Red Sox beat Rays 1-0 appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago A Columbia Activist Sought Middle Ground on Gaza. The U.S. Detained Him.

Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested at a citizenship interview in Vermont. He had spent a decade trying to understand the conflict that shaped his life, his supporters say.

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8 h. ago NFL Draft expert: Patriots would ‘sleep really well’ taking this player at No. 4

"Campbell is one of the cleanest prospects in the entire draft.” The post NFL Draft expert: Patriots would ‘sleep really well’ taking this player at No. 4 appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Reward doubled for information about newborn found dead in New Hampshire pond

Police are continuing to investigate the death of an infant, referred to as Baby Jane Doe, who was found in a Manchester pond March 27. The post Reward doubled for information about newborn found dead in New Hampshire pond appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Astronomers detect a possible signature of life on a distant planet

Astronomers detect a possible signature of life on a distant planet  The Seattle Times

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8 h. ago Charlie Jacobs bemoans poor training camp, no ‘answers’ from Montgomery during lost Bruins season

"Monty didn’t necessarily have any answers. And at that point we had to make a decision.” The post Charlie Jacobs bemoans poor training camp, no ‘answers’ from Montgomery during lost Bruins season appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Kitchen worker allegedly exposed himself to students at Marion prep school, police say

Joao Andrade of New Bedford is facing two counts of open and gross lewdness. The post Kitchen worker allegedly exposed himself to students at Marion prep school, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Police: Man charged with vandalizing Tesla Cybertruck parked at Hingham charging station

Brendan Mullen, 20, of Weymouth was arrested Tuesday. The post Police: Man charged with vandalizing Tesla Cybertruck parked at Hingham charging station appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago New Bedford mayor calls for transparency from ICE after agents smash car window, detain Guatemalan man

“I think what we saw in the video requires an explanation,” Mayor Jon Mitchell said. The post New Bedford mayor calls for transparency from ICE after agents smash car window, detain Guatemalan man appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Forge Development to buy Wells Fargo HQ in SF for around $54M

Forge Development to buy Wells Fargo HQ in SF for around $54M  The Real Deal

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10 h. ago Is this a hint of life on another world, or just a lot of hot air?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected life-associated gas in the atmosphere of a far-off planet. The news is being greeted with both enthusiasm and skepticism.

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10 h. ago The Boston Marathon marks 50 years since it first included wheelchair athletes

The Boston Marathon marks the anniversary of an important tradition. It was a half-century ago that Boston became the first major marathon to include a division for wheelchair athletes.

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11 h. ago Charges dropped against Martha’s Vineyard corrections officer

The corrections officer at the Dukes County Sheriff’s Office had been charged with rape and assault and battery in December. The post Charges dropped against Martha’s Vineyard corrections officer appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 h. ago Florida House votes unanimously to keep golf courses, pickleball courts out of state parks

Florida state parks are protected from golf courses, pickleball courts and other development after a unanimous vote by the Florida House.

Society

11 h. ago Kristaps Porzingis confirms plans to represent Latvia in FIBA Eurobasket 2025

Porzingis will make his return to the Latvian national team this summer. The post Kristaps Porzingis confirms plans to represent Latvia in FIBA Eurobasket 2025 appeared first on Boston.com.

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