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AI identifies key gene sets that cause complex diseases
For decades, scientists have struggled to understand why diseases like asthma or cancer develop. The problem is that there’s rarely a single faulty gene to blame. Instead, a hidden network of genes often works together
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Decoding the alien math language
A young tech worker may have cracked part of the mysterious Interuniversal Teichmüller Theory, a complex math puzzle that could unlock the ABC conjecture.
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AI doing God’s work: now it knows who really wrote the Bible
It wasn’t even the long dash that gave it away—but word patterns instead.
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Here’s why the Axiom Mission 4 astronauts will wear Oura Rings
A private Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) should leave for the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than June 10th from Florida. Apparently, the crew aboard will be wearing Oura Rings during their 14-21 day mission for sleep monitoring.
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AI tries, but humans still ace language learning
New research reveals that artificial intelligence develops more efficient communication by learning from human language structures rather than creating its own from scratch.
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Top 10 everyday tasks AI will replace by 2030
By 2030, artificial intelligence is set to quietly transform daily life by taking over ten key tasks that many of us do today.
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Japan's ispace moon lander loses communication with engineers one hour before scheduled landing
Japanese company ispace said it has not been able to establish communication with its uncrewed moon lander following its lunar touchdown attempt on Friday, two years after its failed inaugural mission.
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Giant planet found orbiting tiny star in rare discovery
An international team of astronomers has discovered a Saturn-sized planet orbiting a star that’s only 20% the mass of the Sun – a pairing that should not exist.
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Terraforming Mars: innovation or invasion?
Terraforming Mars once sounded like science fiction. Now, thanks to advances in rocket tech and synthetic biology, scientists say it's edging into the realm of the possible.
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Cambridge researchers to develop “programmable” plants
Plants can be programmed like software, according to Cambridge University researchers aiming to revolutionize agriculture.
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Strange seasons on Uranus – Hubble reveals new clues
Uranus isn’t just distant and icy – it’s also one of the weirdest planets in our solar system. A new study based on 20 years of Hubble images peels back the layers of its pale atmosphere and extreme seasons.
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Ultrafast quantum device aims for commercial debut: What does it mean for quantum computing
Researchers from the University of Arizona have showcased a device that is supposed to revolutionize computing. And they want to bring it to the commercial market within the next few years.
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Dell, Nvidia unveil new powerhouse supercomputer to catapult ‘Nobel-worthy’ US scientific research
Chip makers Nvidia, Dell, and the US Energy Department unveil plans to build a next-gen flagship supercomputer at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California – all to accelerate scientific research.
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Scientists repurpose space tech to read tiny text from afar: a spy’s dream
If you hold up a sign 0.85 miles away, someone might still be able to read it. A new laser-based imaging system provides this capability for civilians and maybe spies.
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AI boosts accuracy in detecting hard-to-spot breast cancers
A study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors spot hard-to-detect types of breast cancer more accurately. This breakthrough could mean more patients get the right treatment sooner and avoid being misdiagnosed. A study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors spot hard-to-detect types of breast cancer more accurately. This breakthrough could mean more patients get the right treatment sooner and avoid being misdiagnosed.
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Novel drug combination extends mouse lifespan by nearly 30%
A promising study has shown that combining two existing cancer drugs can not only extend the lives of mice but also help them age more healthily.
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Arizona scientists showcase ultrafast transistor that could revolutionize the world of computing
Imagine ultrafast pulses of light operating your computer, making it a million times faster than any of today's processors. Scientists from Arizona are already working on it.
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The quantum computer chatter: What should you know before the next stock rally
Quantum computing is making the headlines more often. Sooner rather than later, everyone will start talking about it, so here’s what I think you should know.
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