In 1957, a German pharmaceutical company introduced Thalidomide, a drug meant to combat anxiety and insomnia. It was widely believed — incorrectly — to be safe to take during pregnancy, and many European physicians recommended it for morning…
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Tuning into the future of collaboration
Megan: Yeah. That trust piece is just so important, isn’t it, today? And Sam, as much as AI has impacted audio innovation, audio has also had an impact on AI capabilities. I wondered if you could talk a little bit about audio as a data input and…
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Dogs Can Have Dementia, Too
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Many people who have an older friend or relative are familiar with dementia….
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Long-term radio observations probe a relativistic binary pulsar system
Astronomers have analyzed the data from long-term radio observations of a binary pulsar known as PSR J1906+0746. Results of the new study, published February 5 on the arXiv pre-print server, deliver important information regarding the nature of…
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I’ve Been Testing VPNs for Over a Decade. These Are the 9 VPN Settings I Enable for Optimal Privacy
I like using my virtual private network, or VPN, for casual activities like staying private while browsing the internet or unblocking streaming content from around the world, just like anyone else. But when I really need to lock down and make…
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A Game-Changer for Space Missions!
Former SpaceX engineer, Halen Mattison, and his startup, General Galactic, are looking to revolutionize rocket propulsion by turning water into rocket fuel. Their ambitious project, discussed in detail by Wired, promises to explore new…
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Slippery ions create a smoother path to blue energy
Osmotic energy, often called blue energy, is a promising way to generate sustainable electricity from the natural mixing of salt and fresh water. It exploits the voltage that arises when ions from saltwater pass through an ion-selective membrane…
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Self-synthesising RNA strand offers clues to life’s origins | News
A strand of RNA just 45 nucleotides long has been discovered to perform two key reactions required for self-replication. The molecule, which is a kind of RNA enzyme, offers a tantalising clue towards understanding the origin of life, namely how…
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How Mutations in a Cancer-Linked Gene Can Promote Tumors
A gene known as CTNNB1 encodes for a crucial protein called β-catenin, which has an important role in controlling tissue repair and cell growth. If this gene and its protein are dysfunctional, it can lead to…
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How Mutations in a Cancer-Linked Gene Can Promote Tumors
A gene known as CTNNB1 encodes for a crucial protein called β-catenin, which has an important role in controlling tissue repair and cell growth. If this gene and its protein are dysfunctional, it can lead to…
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