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Dozens of Top Scientists Sign Effort to Prevent A.I. Bioweapons
An agreement by more than 90 said, however, that artificial intelligence’s benefit to the field of biology would exceed any potential harm.
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Scientists unearth mysteries of giant, moving Moroccan star dune
Parts of the structure are younger than expected while an east wind blows the whole thing across the desert, researchers find
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Scientists grow ‘mini-organs’ from cells shed by foetuses in womb
Creating organoids from cells found in amniotic fluid could bring insights into cause and progression of malformations
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Ultraprocessed foods linked to heart disease, diabetes, mental disorders and early death, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 50% and contributes to developing other adverse health conditions, a study found.
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An Energy Saving House from 3400 Years Ago
It is probable that more prehistoric houses with a construction of two wattles were built than has been estimated so far—thus making use of the good insulation.
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Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows
Researchers looking for clues to why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say they’ve found an interesting lead — a connection to accelerated biological aging.
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‘You don’t want to get better’: the outdated treatment of ME/CFS patients is a national scandal
The notion that this illness is psychosomatic is having devastating effects, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Most people with coeliac disease don't know they have it. Here are the signs to look out for
Coeliac disease can have significant long-term health impacts but most people living with the condition don't know they have it. There are some simple steps to take if you think you're one of them.
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A Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Colon Cancer Detection
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.
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How Snake Venom Sparked An Evolutionary Arms Race
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NASA's ice-hunting VIPER moon rover getting ready to slither to the launch pad
"All of VIPER’s flight instruments are installed, and the rover is more than 80% built!"
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Thank God for Science Fiction
How we’ve unknowingly spent our lives preparing for AI discourse
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The Hidden Butterfly Trade
How the lucrative market could spark conservation.
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Australia’s threatened plant and animal numbers have been halved in just 2 decades
An annual, independent assessment of Australia’s environment has found several silver linings amid longer-term declines exacerbated by climate change.
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Recycling Doesn’t Work—and the Plastics Industry Knew It
The industry knew decades ago that recycling was never viable in the long term, and now we’re all being poisoned by its product.
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OpenAI Unveils A.I. That Instantly Generates Eye-Popping Videos
The start-up is sharing the new technology, called Sora, with a small group of early testers as it tries to understand the potential dangers.
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Long COVID Seems to Be a Brain Injury, Scientists Discover
Some form of brain injury could be behind the symptoms reported by those with long COVID, according to a new study, and adapting tests and treatments to match could aid progress in tackling the condition.
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Why your scented candle could be harming your health
The atavistic flicker of the flame, the soothing smell; scented candles have gone from celebrity luxury to sitting-room stalwart; a firm favourite for creating an atmosphere of rest and relaxation in our homes.
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SpaceX's Starship to launch 'Starlab' private space station in late 2020s
The giant rocket will loft Starlab in a single launch.
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Newly discovered ancient tree species looks like it could be from the mind of Dr. Seuss | CNN
Unusual trees found fossilized in Canada were buried alive 350 million years ago. Scientists say the discovery opens a new window into the history of life on Earth.