Later this month, Google is expected to roll out software on its Pixel Watch 3 in the United States that has the potential to correctly identify two-thirds of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in people wearing the smartwatch. The feature uses AI…
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The world regulated sulfur in ship fuels − and the lightning stopped
If you look at a map of lightning near the Port of Singapore, you’ll notice an odd streak of intense lightning activity right over the busiest shipping lane in the world. As it turns out, the lightning really is responding to the ships, or…
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Water Droplets Are Generating Electricity in a Way We Never Knew
Scientists have discovered that water moving over surfaces generates significantly more electrical charge than previously believed, particularly when it sticks and then slips past tiny obstacles. This newfound knowledge could revolutionize…
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The meaning of artificial general intelligence remains unclear
When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek burst onto the scene in January, it sparked intense chatter about its efficient and cost-effective approach to generative AI. But like its U.S. competitors, DeepSeek’s main goal is murkier than just…
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5 years of COVID-19 underscore value of coordinated efforts to manage disease – while CDC, NIH and WHO face threats to their ability to respond to a crisis
Five years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. The novel coronavirus, dubbed SARS-CoV-2, began as a “cluster of severe pneumonia cases of unknown cause” reported in…
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What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech
Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits, are civil claims brought against people or organizations who voice opinions publicly. These lawsuits are intended to intimidate opponents and suppress advocacy efforts by…
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End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people unexpectedly needed critical care such as ventilators but were unable to communicate their end-of-life wishes to their loved ones.
Researchers like me, who study death and dying, hoped that such…
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From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health
Federal datasets began disappearing from public view on Jan. 31, 2025, in response to executive orders from President Donald Trump. Among those were the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which asks…
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Not Science Fiction: Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm Using Only His Thoughts
newly developed artificial intelligence can adapt to brain changes during learning, allowing individuals with paralysis to control and move objects. Researchers at UC San Francisco have enabled a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm using a…
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Do Mandatory Warning Signs In Dispensaries Impact Cannabis Use In Pregnancy?
A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs suggested that mandatory warning signs at dispensaries about the potential health risks of cannabis use in pregnancy may not be effective. The…
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