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'Orangutan, heal thyself': First wild animal seen using medicinal plant

Wild Sumatran orangutan heals wound with medicinal plant, demonstrating shared knowledge with humans. [ more ]

The Atlantic

A New Declaration of Animal Consciousness

Animals like fruit flies, fish, and mollusks might experience pain and pleasure, extending the idea of consciousness beyond vertebrates to invertebrates. [ more ]

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How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April

Animals exhibit unusual behaviors during solar eclipses, such as breeding, singing odd tunes, or galloping in apparent anxiety.

Recent scientific efforts have been made to rigorously study animals' altered behaviors during solar eclipses. [ more ]

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HBS Working Knowledge

Called Back to the Office? How You Benefit from Ideas You Didn't Know You Were Missing

Organizations may face challenges in knowledge sharing due to fewer opportunities for diverse interactions outside core departments. [ more ]

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How to Make Alien Ice

Water ice molecules can be orderly (ice XIV) with organized hydrogen atoms, forming slowly; faster creation discovered for studying exotic ices.

Ordered ices, like ice XIV, exist in gas giants and icy moons; can extend creation methods to other ice forms. [ more ]

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These Invasive Ants Are Changing How Lions Hunt

The arrival of a single invasive ant species can have far-reaching effects on an entire ecosystem.

Scientific research can take unexpected turns, leading to valuable discoveries. [ more ]

Futurism

Scientist Slams Politicians For Banning Geoengineering Experiments

Calls against regulating geoengineering for climate change solutions are made to avoid hindering scientific progress amidst global warming threats. [ more ]

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Scientists create new idea on how to hack a warming planet: drying the upper atmosphere

Scientists propose injecting ice in upper atmosphere to reduce water vapor and cool the Earth slightly.

The concept of drying the upper atmosphere is a new addition to geoengineering tools to combat climate change. [ more ]

Futurism

Scientists Alarmed by Spike in Ocean Temperatures

Rapid ocean temperature rise alarms scientists globally

Rate of ocean warming exceeds scientists' expectations [ more ]

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Women in technology

Celebrating Women in Science: Tree-Ring Researcher Rose Oelkers

Tree-ring science offers insights into climate change and ecosystem responses.

Female mentors can play a crucial role in encouraging women to pursue careers in science. [ more ]

Nytimes

Opinion | A Slap Shot Against Climate Denial

Climate change is a reality with consequences like melting polar ice and rising sea levels.

Scientists researching climate change face attacks that threaten their work and reputations. [ more ]

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Atmospheric river storms are getting stronger, and deadlier. The race to understand them is on

Scientists are using advanced tools to measure and study atmospheric rivers like the recent storm in California.

Warming oceans are making atmospheric rivers more dangerous, causing deadly floods and significant damage. [ more ]

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Large Hadron Collider's $17-Billion Successor Moves Forward

Europe plans to build a supercollider to study the Higgs boson in detail.

The feasibility study for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) found no barriers to its construction. [ more ]

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How You Can Participate in Solar Eclipse Research

People can participate in citizen science projects during the 2024 total eclipse.

One project, SunSketcher, allows eclipse viewers to contribute to understanding the shape of the sun. [ more ]

www.nature.com

China's New Dark Matter Lab Is Biggest and Deepest Yet

The China Jinping Underground Laboratory (CJPL) is the world's deepest and largest underground laboratory, now surpassing the previous record-holder in Italy.

Scientists at CJPL are conducting experiments to detect dark matter, the substance that makes up over 80% of the mass in the Universe. [ more ]

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Virgin Will Now Fly You To Space For $450,000 Per Ticket

After years of promise and talking about the potential of commercial space travel, the new frontier of travel is just around the corner.Virgin Galactic is finally beginning long-promised commercial spaceflight services.But when can you hop on a flight to space?Here's what you need to know.According to Virgin Galactic, the first tourist flight to space takes off at the end of June.

Ars Technica

Testing antibacterial surfaces on the International Space Station

1. Tests on the International Space Station (ISS) have revealed that certain antibacterial surfaces can reduce the growth of bacteria, making them a valuable tool for maintaining healthy environments.

2. The ISS tests showed that the antibacterial surfaces were effective at reducing bacterial growth on various surfaces, including stainless steel, polypropylene, and polytetrafluoroethylene.

3. The results of the ISS study could have implications for the use of antibacterial surfaces in other [ more ]

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US Elections

Debt ceiling talks break down and attacks escalate as deadline approaches

Biden aides offered what they viewed as a key concession by proposing that Congress hold flat it's spending on defense, as well as a series of domestic programs including housing aid, education and scientific research.The White House - which earlier this year sought major increases by raising taxes - said that the adjustment would instead amount to a cut because of year-over-year inflation.

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Stone Engravings of Mysterious Ancient Megastructures May Be World's Oldest 'Blueprints'

Archaeologists have unearthed ancient stone engravings of vast animal traps in Jordan and Saudi Arabia that are possibly the earliest blueprints ever discovered.The engravings, estimated to be about 7,000 to 8,000 years old, are precise plans for nearby structures archaeologists call desert kitesconverging lines of piled stones that were probably used to drive wild herds of gazelles and antelopes into pits at their corners.

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Earth Could Soon Be More Detectable by Aliens, Study Says

IMage: LEONELLO CALVETTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.We are all used to overhearing little snippets of cell phone conversations on the bus or at the store, but could aliens on nearby planets also eavesdrop on our mobile chatter?

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China Makes Alien-Hunting Discovery, Finds Recent Signs of Water on Mars

ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.China's Zhurong Mars rover has discovered evidence that liquid water flowed on the red planet within the past 1.4 million years, suggesting that modern Mars might not be as inhospitably dry as previously assumed.

Inverse

Christian Bale's Most Disturbing Movie and the Dark History of Sleep Science

You've probably had a sleepless night every now and then.But chances are, you've never experienced anything like Trevor Reznik's insomnia.The gaunt industrial worker, played by Christian Bale in the 2004 film The Machinist, has been awake for an entire year.He certainly looks like he needs a rest - coworkers, love interests, and even his boss frequently comment on Reznik's appearance and question if he's doing alright.

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Alien Fossils Could Be Hidden Across Earth And We Must Find Them, Scientist Says

ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.Whether or not we're alone in the universe is one of humanity and science's most enduring questions.But now a new paper is asking whether or not we're even alone on Earth.The theory was published this month in the International Journal of Astrobiology and proposes the possibility that sub-micron sized alien fossils or minerals may be floating through space or even buried deep under our planet's oceans or ice sheets as the result of asteroid impacts on other planets.

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New Evidence Points to Raccoon Dogs as Potential COVID-19 Source

In another twist to the ongoing search for where COVID-19 originated, an international group of researchers stumbled upon new genetic material that had been posted on a public scientific databaseand then abruptly deleted.As first reported in the Atlantic, in early March, Florence Debarre, an evolutionary biologist at the French National Center for Scientific Research, was searching the public database GISAID, where scientists upload genetic sequences of pathogens they study.

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Public health

New Data Links Pandemic's Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market

An international team of virus experts said on Thursday that they had found genetic data from a market in Wuhan, China, linking the coronavirus with raccoon dogs for sale there, adding evidence to the case that the worst pandemic in a century could have been ignited by an infected animal that was being dealt through the illegal wildlife trade.

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Independent

Luke O'Neill: Can you control how long you might live for?

Understanding the mysteries of aging is a significant challenge in science. [ more ]

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I weep for the corals, but what I saw on the Great Barrier Reef gives me hope | Kerrie Foxwell-Norton

Scientists on Great Barrier Reef exhibit extraordinary dedication and hope amidst overwhelming challenges. [ more ]

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Helium-3: Mining the fuel of the future on the Moon

The Moon holds scientific, commercial, and geopolitical interests for superpowers like the US and China. [ more ]

Ars Technica

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Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect Earth

A spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors. [ more ]

Theregister

Boffins want astronauts to exercise via Wall of Death

Astronauts on the Moon will need unique exercise methods due to low gravity. [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

Complex questions, innovative approaches - Harvard Gazette

Seven innovative projects receive Star-Friedman Challenge grants for cutting-edge scientific research. [ more ]

Nature

Illuminating 'the ugly side of science': fresh incentives for reporting negative results

Highlighting the 'ugly side of science' by publishing methodologically sound studies yielding unexpected results. [ more ]

Document Journal

Jacques Vallee and Jeffrey J. Kripal challenge the limits of knowledge

UFO sightings have become mainstream, but scientist Jacques Vallée believes they may not be beings from space, but interdimensional humans or other phenomena in disguise. [ more ]

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How Much Do Our Thoughts Shape Our Health?

People's perception of the passage of time can influence how quickly wounds heal, emphasizing the mind-body connection for overall health and well-being. [ more ]

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World-first satellites for commercial science set for launch in 2025

British startup plans to launch science satellites, offering data directly to researchers through membership model. [ more ]

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Millions of Borderlands Players Have Been Recognized For Their Contributions To Science

4.5 million Borderlands 3 players contributed to mapping and comparing microbes, aiding scientific research. [ more ]

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Overconfidence Can Blindside Science and Society Alike. Here's How Not to Get Fooled

Support science journalism to ensure impactful stories. People may get defensive and send hate mail when confronted with conflicting beliefs. [ more ]

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Medicine

Sex and gender discussions don't need to be toxic

The importance of addressing misconceptions and weaponization of sex and gender science for a positive future. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Warning Labels on Alcohol Are Coming. Will Drinkers Even Care?

Alcoholic products in Ireland must carry a warning about the link between alcohol and fatal cancers starting in 2026. [ more ]

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Your Questions About Sodium, Answered

Consuming too much sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

Scientific studies show a clear pattern of higher salt intake leading to elevated blood pressure. [ more ]

Mail Online

From mild to wild: The top 6 anti-aging science breakthroughs of 2023

Some anti-aging treatments are still experimental

Many anti-aging habits are low-tech and free [ more ]

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Media industry

Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says study

Scientists with Asian or African names were 15% less likely to be mentioned in media coverage of research. [ more ]

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Los Alamos National Lab unveils new supercomputer primed for AI

Supercomputer at Los Alamos National Laboratory focuses on AI for national security and scientific research. [ more ]

Theregister

Tough luck, management folks, AI is coming for your jobs

AI can enhance scientific research projects by managing operations efficiently.

AI as a 'manager' can augment human work in research projects but not replace experts. [ more ]

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Opinion | A.I.-Generated Garbage Is Polluting Our Culture

A.I.-generated outputs are influencing our culture beyond screens.

Adjectives associated with A.I.-generated text are increasingly used in scientific paper peer reviews about A.I. [ more ]

Fortune Europe

The foundation behind Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk is funding an Nvidia-backed AI supercomputer project

Novo Nordisk is investing in an AI supercomputer through collaboration with Nvidia for drug discovery and other scientific advancements.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation's investment in the AI supercomputer is aimed at accelerating groundbreaking scientific discoveries and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. [ more ]

Nature

AI-generated images and video are here: how could they shape research?

AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E are being used to generate images and videos from text descriptions, cutting down production time.

Researchers warn that the increasing use of AI image generators may lead to the creation of fake data and inaccurate scientific imagery. [ more ]

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France's Bioptimus exits stealth mode with 32M Seed funding; aims to build the first universal AI foundation model for biology

Bioptimus emerged from stealth with $35M seed funding led by Sofinnova Partners and other global investors.

Bioptimus aims to create AI foundation models in biology to advance scientific research and biotechnological innovation. [ more ]

Nature

'Shrugging off failure is hard': the $400-million grant setback that shaped the Smithsonian lead scientist's career

Ellen Stofan oversees scientific research institutions at the Smithsonian Institution and has a broad portfolio managing diverse topics from budgets to conservation efforts.

Stofan's work involves overseeing the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Zoo, and Conservation Biology Institute, reflecting her expertise in the fields of space exploration and conservation. [ more ]

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Graphic design

NASA solar eclipse app might reveal the sun's true shape

SunSketcher app helps capture total solar eclipse moments safely with any smartphone.

Research into sun's oblateness through Baily's Beads phenomenon is crucial and data from the eclipse can assist. [ more ]

Mail Online

It cost more than $500m but this high-tech ship isn't doing science

The high-tech Antarctic icebreaker ship, RSV Nuyina, purchased for $528 million by Australian taxpayers, has not completed any scientific research voyages since its launch.

A Department of Finance report raised concerns about the lack of time allocated for marine science on the RSV Nuyina and questioned whether one vessel was sufficient for its intended purpose. [ more ]

Axios

A new world for science research security

Countries are debating rules to regulate global scientific research for minimizing risks and maximizing benefits.

Open research environments are vital for scientific progress, but there are increasing concerns about IP theft and foreign interference. [ more ]

State of the Planet

Key Ocean Current Contains a Warning on Climate

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is a powerful mover of water, impacting global climate.

A recent study indicates that the ACC movement is closely tied to Earth's temperature changes over millions of years. [ more ]

Mail Online

Scientists baffled by 12,000-year-old preserved human brains

The human brain can preserve quite well after death, contrary to previous beliefs

Local environmental conditions can lead to better preservation of brain tissues found in archaeological sites [ more ]

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NASA is on its way to Venus after all. Here's what to know about the launch

NASA's VERITAS mission to Venus was initially put on hold due to budget constraints but has been reinstated after intense lobbying and protests from the scientific community.

The VERITAS mission aims to produce high-resolution radar maps of Venus to study geological processes, the presence of water, and support other missions like DAVINCI. [ more ]

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Ancient Malaria Genome from Roman Skeleton Hints at Disease's History

The mitochondrial genome of ancient Plasmodium falciparum was sequenced, aiding in understanding malaria history in Europe.

Genetic data from European parasites, ancient or recent, plays a crucial role in understanding parasite movement globally. [ more ]

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For Some Mammals, Large Adult Daughters, Not Sons, Are the Norm

Female elephant seals can be significantly smaller than males due to sexual size dimorphism.

Research challenges the notion that male mammals are always larger, highlighting the need for more studies on mating systems and evolutionary forces. [ more ]

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London music

#IWD2024: Matylda Gerber. Part of 'Giant Steps: Women to the Fore'

Matylda Gerber is a saxophonist, composer, and scientist specializing in intuition and decision-making.

Gerber's diverse background includes a master's degree in finance and psychology, a doctorate in social sciences, and participation in various scientific research projects. [ more ]

Nature

Remote teams

What science says about hybrid working - and how to make it a success

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move towards hybrid working in science.

Teams working in close proximity may produce higher-grade, more innovative results. [ more ]

BBC News

Can bright green 'super powders' really make you healthy?

Super green supplements claim various health benefits but experts advise simpler and cheaper ways to get nutrients. [ more ]

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Is the 100-year old TB vaccine a new weapon against Alzheimer's?

The BCG vaccine was initially developed to fight bovine tuberculosis, but it led to the creation of a vaccine that has saved millions of lives.

Preliminary studies suggest that the BCG vaccine could protect against Alzheimer's disease, potentially offering a cost-effective solution in the fight against dementia. [ more ]

Mail Online

From mild to wild: The top 6 anti-aging science breakthroughs of 2023

Some anti-aging treatments are still experimental

Many anti-aging habits are low-tech and free [ more ]

Washington Post

Did anything good happen in 2023? Actually, yes!

It's fair to say 2023 has been a difficult year in a lot of ways.

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New York City

New York's Other Singing Whales

Fin whales, the second largest animal on earth, sing underwater year-round near New York.

Scientists confirmed the presence of fin whales by recording their songs in the Atlantic Ocean near New York. [ more ]

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Eureka! How a Stanford study revealed the success of research failures

The importance of acknowledging negative results for building a stronger scientific foundation and restoring public trust.

Emphasis on experimental rigor and the impact of flawed research designs leading to inaccurate conclusions. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Books

Darwin Online has virtually reassembled the naturalist's personal library

Darwin's extensive personal library meticulously cataloged virtually.

Darwin was not isolated but built on the works of others. [ more ]

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Four European astronauts return to Earth after Axiom Space's Ax-3 commercial mission

A crew of four astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule after a mission to the International Space Station.

The Ax-3 mission was chartered by Axiom Space and commanded by Michael Lopez-Alegria. [ more ]

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Social justice

Activating Loving-Awareness - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Love and loving-awareness are difficult to measure quantitatively, but scientific discoveries in other fields have shown that possibilities can be confirmed with data points.

Qualitative, subjective, and felt experiences should be included in interdisciplinary research to create a holistic understanding of phenomena. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

Discover The Wonders Of Science: Journey The World With ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a sophisticated language model that can hold conversational exchanges and produce human-like responses.

ChatGPT is based on a Machine Learning model called GPT, which is trained on large volumes of data to understand human language and provide coherent responses. [ more ]

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An artificial meniscus and 371 days of swallowing toothpaste: Frank Rubio's adventures in space

Francisco Rubio spent a record 371 days on the ISS and contributed to scientific research on artificial organs.

Rubio focused on medicine during his time on the ISS and worked on experiments with a 3D biological printer. [ more ]

Futurism

NASA Aircraft Making Low Passes Over California

NASA's DC-8 aircraft is being used to study air quality in the San Joaquin Valley in Southern California.

The DC-8 is the largest flying science laboratory and has been used for various scientific projects and to develop sensors for satellites. [ more ]

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Missing Russian Data Is Harming Arctic Research at a Critical Time

The lack of data from Russia is hindering scientific understanding of the changing Arctic.

This lack of data could have dramatic effects on climate change projections for the region. [ more ]

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Moon's resources could be destroyed by thoughtless exploitation', Nasa warned

The future exploration of the moon and exploitation of its resources is causing conflict between science and business.

The rush to exploit the moon for resources could damage scientific sites and research. [ more ]

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Moon's resources could be destroyed by thoughtless exploitation', Nasa warned

The future exploration of the moon and exploitation of its resources is causing conflict between science and business.

The rush to exploit the moon for resources could damage scientific sites and research. [ more ]

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Moon's resources could be destroyed by thoughtless exploitation', Nasa warned

The future exploration of the moon and exploitation of its resources is causing conflict between science and business.

The rush to exploit the moon for resources could damage scientific sites and research. [ more ]

Mail Online

From mild to wild: The top 6 anti-aging science breakthroughs of 2023

Some anti-aging treatments are still experimental

Many anti-aging habits are low-tech and free [ more ]

Mail Online

From mild to wild: The top 6 anti-aging science breakthroughs of 2023

Some anti-aging treatments are still experimental

Many anti-aging habits are low-tech and free [ more ]

Mail Online

From mild to wild: The top 6 anti-aging science breakthroughs of 2023

Some anti-aging treatments are still experimental

Many anti-aging habits are low-tech and free [ more ]

The Atlantic

What Happens When AI Takes Over Science?

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing scientific research by accelerating discoveries and driving new hypotheses.

However, AI's ability to produce results without explanation raises questions about the meaning of knowledge itself. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Coffee

Study: Why a spritz of water before grinding coffee yields less waste, tastier espresso

Adding water before grinding coffee reduces static electricity

Collaboration between coffee expert and volcanologist leads to scientific research [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Brainstorming with a bot

Kevin Yager has developed a chatbot with knowledge in the field of nanomaterial science to aid scientific brainstorming and ideation.

The chatbot leverages a document-retrieval method to provide detailed knowledge in scientific sub-domains that other general-purpose chatbots lack. [ more ]

WSJ

Women

'Eve' Review: A Female Body of Science

Cat Bohannon's book 'Eve' challenges the notion that women's bodies are the same as men's and critiques the tendency to take male bodies as the norm.

Bohannon believes that there is a quiet revolution in the science of womanhood that is challenging the historical neglect of the female body. [ more ]

Stanford HAI

Unlocking New Frontiers: AI and the Sciences

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way science is studied.

AI allows for new approaches and insights in scientific research.

Stanford HAI's fall conference showcased AI's impact on scientific study. [ more ]

Stanford HAI

Unlocking New Frontiers: AI and the Sciences

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way science is studied.

AI allows for new approaches and insights in scientific research.

Stanford HAI's fall conference showcased AI's impact on scientific study. [ more ]

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Business intelligence

Unlocking New Frontiers: AI and the Sciences

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way science is studied.

AI allows for new approaches and insights in scientific research.

Stanford HAI's fall conference showcased AI's impact on scientific study. [ more ]

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Business intelligence

New Breed of Supercomputer Aims for the Two Quintillion Mark

The most powerful supercomputer in the world is being developed in a data center in Chicago.

The supercomputer, called Aurora, will have high-performance capabilities and integrate artificial intelligence for various scientific research.

It will be used for studying complex subjects like cancer, nuclear fusion, vaccines, climate change, and encryption. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

It's amazing': scientists analyse 4.6bn-year-old dark dust from Bennu asteroid

Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have received samples of pristine material from the asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA's Osiris-Rex mission.

The samples, which are 4.6 billion years old, hold valuable information about the early solar system and may provide insights into the formation of the Earth and the delivery of water by asteroids.

Research at the museum will involve non-destructive tests to study the mineral composition of the samples, as well as the analysis of hydrogen isotopes to compare with Earth's oceans. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

It's amazing': scientists analyse 4.6bn-year-old dark dust from Bennu asteroid

Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have received samples of pristine material from the asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA's Osiris-Rex mission.

The samples, which are 4.6 billion years old, hold valuable information about the early solar system and may provide insights into the formation of the Earth and the delivery of water by asteroids.

Research at the museum will involve non-destructive tests to study the mineral composition of the samples, as well as the analysis of hydrogen isotopes to compare with Earth's oceans. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

It's amazing': scientists analyse 4.6bn-year-old dark dust from Bennu asteroid

Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have received samples of pristine material from the asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA's Osiris-Rex mission.

The samples, which are 4.6 billion years old, hold valuable information about the early solar system and may provide insights into the formation of the Earth and the delivery of water by asteroids.

Research at the museum will involve non-destructive tests to study the mineral composition of the samples, as well as the analysis of hydrogen isotopes to compare with Earth's oceans. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

EU data protection

Navigating the DPDI Bill: A transformative shift ahead | Computer Weekly

The DPDI Bill aims to reshape the UK's data protection framework by proposing changes to laws like the UK GDPR and DPA 2018.

Key amendments include redefining 'personal data', expanding the scope of 'scientific research', and pre-approving instances for streamlined processing of legitimate interests.

Other changes address new purposes for data, guidance for handling vexatious requests, and safeguards for automated processing decisions. [ more ]

Futurism

Scientists Warn That AI Threatens Science Itself

Scientists should abstain from using text-generating large language models (LLMs) in scientific research because of the risk of misinformation.

LLMs prioritize being helpful and convincing over accuracy and alignment with fact.

Anthropomorphizing LLMs and trusting them as truth-tellers poses a unique danger to the future of science. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Berlin

Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge wins Spain's 2023 Asturias award for sports

Kenyan marathon specialist Eliud Kipchoge has won the Princess of Asturias Award for sports for 2023, the Spanish foundation that organizes the prizes said Thursday.Kipchoge, 38, who took Olympic gold medals in the marathon in 2016 and 2020 and was world 5,000 meters champion in 2003 is considered a legend in world athletics and the best marathon runner of all time, the foundation panel of judges said in the press release.

Medium

Six Industries That Can Benefit From Using Large Language Models

Large language models (LLMs) - aka the models that power AI like chatbots - aren't just confined to uses in academia anymore.LLMs are trained using deep learning models on vast amounts of natural language data, making them ideal for text-based AI assistants.Because of the broad training data, LLMs can find practical uses in a variety of industries from retail to healthcare and more.

Ars Technica

Games

Check out the winners of this year's Gallery of Soft Matter Physics

Scientific research often produces striking visuals, and this year's winners of the Gallery of Soft Matter Physics are no exception.Selected during the American Physical Society March Meeting last week in Las Vegas, Nevada, the winning video entries featured the Cheerios effect, the physics of clogs, and exploiting the physics behind wine tears to make bubbles last longer.

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Portland food

Eugene Becomes the First City in Oregon to Ban Natural Gas Appliances in New Residential Buildings

Starting June 30, the city of Eugene, Oregon will prohibit newly constructed houses from installing natural gas stoves, furnaces, water heaters, and other appliances.The ordinance, which was passed by the Eugene City Council on Monday, makes Eugene the first city in Oregon to ban natural gas appliances in newly constructed, residential structures of three stories or less.

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