Pamela McElwee, a professor at Rutgers who helped establish the academic coalition, says it’s crucial for US scientists to continue participating in the IPCC process.
“It is our flagship global assessment report on the state of climate, and…
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The deadly saga of the controversial gene therapy Elevidys
In the days since, the company has acquiesced. But its reputation has already been hit. And the events have dealt a devastating blow to people desperate for treatments that might help them, their children, or other family members with DMD.
DMD…
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Trump’s AI Action Plan is a distraction
On Wednesday, President Trump issued three executive orders, delivered a speech, and released an action plan, all on the topic of continuing American leadership in AI.
The plan contains dozens of proposed actions, grouped into three…
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X-ray scans reveal Buddhist prayers inside tiny Tibetan scrolls
A delicate, antique Buddhist scroll crafted by Mongolian nomads has finally…
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America’s AI watchdog is losing its bite
Most Americans encounter the Federal Trade Commission only if they’ve been scammed: It handles identity theft, fraud, and stolen data. During the Biden administration, the agency went after AI companies for scamming customers with deceptive…
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AI is designing proteins that could help treat cancer
A team used generative AI to enhance T cells’ ability to fight melanoma. The immunotherapy approach needs more testing before use in cancer patients.
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40 years ago, Andy Warhol helped debut the Commodore Amiga computer
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Commodore Amiga’s release….
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Why do we put seatbacks up for landing? An aviation expert explains.
If you’re a frequent-flier, you know the drill: you’re desperately trying to…
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The Download: gas and oil’s role in climate tech, and using AI to decipher ancient Latin
—Casey Crownhart
After writing about Quaise, a geothermal startup that’s trying to commercialize new drilling technology, I’ve been thinking about the role oil and gas companies are playing in the energy transition. It’s becoming…
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