3 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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4 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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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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11 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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20 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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24 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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27 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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31 h. ago Musicians Vs. Machines: First Ever Record Contract to AI Music Creator Prompts Panic, Protest

Oliver McCann, 37, who has a background as a visual designer, started experimenting with AI to see if it could boost his creativity and “bring some of my lyrics to life.” Last month, he signed with independent record label Hallwood Media after one of his tracks racked up 3 million streams, in what’s billed as the first time a music label has inked a contract with an AI music creator. The post Musicians Vs. Machines: First Ever Record Contract to AI Music Creator Prompts Panic, Protest appeared first on Breitbart.

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31 h. ago Scientists develop the world's first 6G chip, capable of 100 Gbps speeds

Sixth generation, or 6G, wireless technology is one step closer to reality with news that Chinese researchers have unveiled the world's first "all-frequency" 6G chip. The chip is capable of delivering mobile internet speeds exceeding 100 gigabits per second (Gbps) and was developed by a team led by scientists from Peking University and the City University of Hong Kong.

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32 h. ago Over 16,000 compromised servers uncovered using Secure Shell key probing method

An international research team from the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Informatics in Saarbrücken, Germany, and the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has developed a method to detect compromised hosts at an internet scale by probing servers with public SSH keys previously observed in attacker operations.

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49 h. ago Huard: Seahawks QB Milroe’s development will ‘take some time’

Huard: Seahawks QB Milroe’s development will ‘take some time’  Seattle Sports

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55 h. ago The Beautiful Meaning Behind Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Engagement Flowers!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement was perfect down to the very last flower petal! In the days since the pop star and the professional athlete announced their exciting relationship development, fans have simultaneously been over the moon and curious for any deeper, hidden easter eggs in their engagement photos. If you somehow haven’t seen [...] Read More... The post The Beautiful Meaning Behind Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Engagement Flowers! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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3 d. ago HUD to Remove Illegal Aliens from Section 8 Housing, Require Proof of Citizenship

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is launching a review to begin removing illegal aliens from Section 8 housing and requesting proof of U.S. citizenship for tenants in HUD-funded housing. The post HUD to Remove Illegal Aliens from Section 8 Housing, Require Proof of Citizenship appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago HUD launches crackdown on illegal immigration in public housing: 'Riding the coattails'

Department of Housing and Urban Development orders legal status verification audits for public housing residents, threatening federal funding cuts for non-compliance.

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3 d. ago A firewall for science: AI tool identifies 1,000 'questionable' journals

A team of computer scientists led by the University of Colorado Boulder has developed a new artificial intelligence platform that automatically seeks out "questionable" scientific journals.

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