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• Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Commander Amid Funerals for 2 Senior Militants - The New York Times

  01-08-2024 23:53 via news.google.com
  Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Commander Amid Funerals for 2 Senior Militants  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Russian hackers' release believed to be first U.S. prisoner swap of international cybercriminals

  01-08-2024 23:34 via nbcnews.com
  
  The decision to release the Russians highlights the steep price the U.S. was willing to pay to release Evan Gershkovich and other political prisoners.
  
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• Half-a-billion-year-old new species reveals the origins of the octopus - The Independent

  01-08-2024 23:13 via news.google.com
  Half-a-billion-year-old new species reveals the origins of the octopus  The IndependentPrimordial spiny slug from China was forerunner of world's mollusks  ReutersIs that a durian? No, it’s a weird ancient mollusc  Nature.comResearchers uncover 500 million-year-old mollusk ancestor  Phys.orgLove child of slug and hedgehog: fossils may shed light on early mollusc ancestors  The Guardian
  
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• Boost Your Workout: Scientists Have Discovered a New Treatment for Fatigue Caused by Exercise

  01-08-2024 22:49 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A new study reveals that inhaling hydrogen-rich gas before exercise significantly reduces fatigue and enhances performance, potentially benefiting athletes and fitness enthusiasts by improving training...
  
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• Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X, alleging fraud and breach of contract over axed show

  01-08-2024 21:42 via nbcnews.com
  
  Don Lemon has sued Elon Musk and X after they axed his show on the platform, accusing them of failure of make payment after the deal fell apart on the heels of their contentious interview this year.
  
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• New Research Unravels the Evolutionary Secrets of Ancient Seas’ Forgotten Rulers

  01-08-2024 21:18 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A new study indicates that despite significant evolutionary innovations post-extinction, brachiopods failed to match the species diversity of molluscs, challenging assumptions about their adaptive success...
  
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• What We Know of the Prehistoric Fasolasuchus and It's Unique Traits

  01-08-2024 21:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Meet Fasolasuchus, a colossal Triassic predator that ruled before dinosaurs. Paleontologists uncover details about its fascinating lineage and unique evolutionary traits.
  
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• Andean glacier retreat unprecedented in human civilization, study finds - Reuters

  01-08-2024 20:22 via news.google.com
  Andean glacier retreat unprecedented in human civilization, study finds  ReutersRecent tropical Andean glacier retreat is unprecedented in the Holocene  ScienceGlaciers in the Andes are the smallest they’ve been for 130,000 years  New ScientistRetreating Andean rocks signal the world's glaciers are melting far faster than predicted, report scientists  Phys.orgMelting Glaciers In Andes Are Smallest They've Been In At Least 11,700 Years  IFLS
  
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• The Problem with Parasites

  01-08-2024 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Climate change is putting parasites — the unseen pests running our planet — in peril, but a small band of scientists is fighting to save them from extinction.
  
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• Ice in Crisis: Andean Glaciers Have Retreated to Lowest Levels in 11,700 Years

  01-08-2024 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  No longer covered in ice, Andean rocks signal the world’s glaciers are melting far faster than predicted. Tropical glaciers have reached their smallest size in...
  
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• Quantum Computers Need a Quantum Internet: Here’s Why

  01-08-2024 19:09 via scitechdaily.com
  
  When and why does a photon emitter fail to emit? Research at UC Santa Barbara sheds light on this question. Research on quantum internet technology...
  
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• Montenegro court approves extradition of cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to native South Korea

  01-08-2024 18:30
  
  A Montenegrin appeals court has upheld a ruling by a lower court to hand over a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to his native country
  
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• How Elon Musk and a Kamala Harris deepfake ad sparked a debate about free speech and parody

  01-08-2024 18:19 via nbcnews.com
  
  A fake Kamala Harris campaign ad using a manipulated version of her voice has become a flashpoint for the escalating debate over how to treat manipulated media.
  
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• UCLA Unveils Breakthrough 3D Imaging Technology to Peer Inside Objects

  01-08-2024 18:05 via scitechdaily.com
  
  All-optical multiplane quantitative phase imaging design eliminates the need for digital phase recovery algorithms. UCLA researchers have introduced a breakthrough in 3D quantitative phase imaging...
  
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• What Is Love? A Philosopher Explains It’s Not A Choice Or A Feeling − It’s A Practice

  01-08-2024 18:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  How we understand love shapes the trajectory of our relationships.
  
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• Asperger’s Vs. Autism: What Exactly Is The Difference?

  01-08-2024 17:21 via technocracy.news
  
  It is important to clarify the usage of the terms neurodivergent, neurodiverse, and neurodiversity, which usually refers to autism. There is no medical diagnosis for “normal,” but there is a diagnosis for autism. High-functioning “Aspies” are seen throughout the tech world. ⁃ TN EditorAsperger’s syndrome is now considered part of the autism spectrum. But many people with the diagnosis still see themselves as Aspies.Asperger’s syndrome (aka Asperger&
  
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• Could This Everyday Item Be Your Hidden Defense Against Cancer?

  01-08-2024 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Research indicates that regular aspirin intake can significantly lower colorectal cancer risk in people with high lifestyle-related risk factors. Among men and women followed for...
  
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• Tech Insider: “Silicon Valley Was Built On Neurodiversity; That Is How We Got Here”

  01-08-2024 16:55 via technocracy.news
  
  Neurodiversity can include other aberrations but normally points to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), formerly called Asperger’s Syndrome. Silicon Valley is greatly and increasingly influenced by those who have ASD, forming an aberrant culture, unlike the rest of the world. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.Corey Weiss may not be adept at body language or social cues, but he knows software.
  Laser-focus on detail that comes with his place on the autism spectrum are part of what makes Wei
  
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• Investment funds to take healthcare tech company R1 RCM private in nearly $9B deal

  01-08-2024 16:38
  
  The healthcare tech company R1 RCM will be acquired for $9 billion and taken private by investment funds
  
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• NASA Engineers Craft Lifesaving Repair Kit for Space Station’s NICER Telescope

  01-08-2024 16:15 via scitechdaily.com
  
  NASA is set to repair the NICER telescope on the ISS with a specially designed patch kit during a spacewalk. The telescope, crucial for studying...
  
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• Iceland’s Recent Volcanic Eruptions Are Set To Last Centuries Into The Future

  01-08-2024 16:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  "These recent Icelandic eruptions have garnered attention from Earth scientists."
  
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• AI Images Exposed: Researchers Reveal Simple Method To Detect Deepfakes

  01-08-2024 15:06 via scitechdaily.com
  
  By using astronomical methods to analyze eye reflections, researchers can potentially detect deepfake images, though the technique includes some risk of inaccuracies. In an era...
  
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• Hollywood's video game performers head to the picket line over AI protections

  01-08-2024 14:30
  
  Hollywood’s video game performers are heading to the Warner Bros
  
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• Anti-Aging Treatment Breakthrough: Japanese Scientists’ Regenerative Gene Transfer Success

  01-08-2024 14:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Genes from regenerative organisms rejuvenate intestinal stem cells in fruit flies. In a groundbreaking experiment, Japanese researchers transferred regenerative genes to fruit flies, leading to...
  
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• Why does Vermont keep flooding? It's complicated, but experts warn it could become the norm

  01-08-2024 13:58
  
  Vermont is flooding and experts say the state could see catastrophic events for the foreseeable future
  
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• At-Home Colon Cancer Test Proves Just As Effective as a Colonoscopy

  01-08-2024 12:41 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A JAMA Network Open study finds that noninvasive at-home colorectal cancer screening can reduce death risk by 33%. Researchers from Ohio State University and Kaiser...
  
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• Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up

  01-08-2024 12:30
  
  Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda say they plan to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and jointly research software for autonomous driving
  
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• Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America

  01-08-2024 11:58
  
  The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America
  
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• Hamas military leader Mohammad Deif, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks, confirmed dead by Israel

  01-08-2024 11:09 via nbcnews.com
  
  Israel's military that it had confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas’ military wing, a day after its political leader was assassinated in Iran.
  
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• As Botanists Drop a Racist Plant Name, Some Fear Scientific Confusion

  01-08-2024 11:05 via nytimes.com
  
  The International Botanical Congress voted to change a scientific name belonging to hundreds of plant species because it was offensive in southern Africa.
  
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• From Harlem to Selma to Paris, James Baldwin’s Life in Pictures - The New York Times

  01-08-2024 11:03 via news.google.com
  From Harlem to Selma to Paris, James Baldwin’s Life in Pictures  The New York TimesIn photos: James Baldwin at 100  AxiosThe Brilliance in James Baldwin’s Letters  The AtlanticReview | The mutual joy of James Baldwin’s many brilliant friends  The Washington Post
  
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• How Close Are We to the Climate’s Point of No Return?

  01-08-2024 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Researchers highlight the severe risks of destabilizing Earth’s tipping elements like ice sheets and ocean currents due to climate change, emphasizing the need to maintain...
  
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• Mind-Bending Discovery: Neutrons Defy Classical Physics in Astonishing Experiment

  01-08-2024 10:22 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Is nature really as strange as quantum theory says — or are there simpler explanations? Neutron measurements prove: It doesn’t work without the strange properties...
  
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• Almost Half of Dementia Cases Avoidable by Addressing 14 Risk Factors, Major Study Finds - ScienceAlert

  01-08-2024 09:25 via news.google.com
  Almost Half of Dementia Cases Avoidable by Addressing 14 Risk Factors, Major Study Finds  ScienceAlertNearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors  CNN14 things you can do to prevent or delay the onset of dementia  New AtlasAlmost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, study finds  The GuardianVision loss and high cholesterol identified as risk factors for dementia  STAT
  
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• Rotating Winds Fuel Cosmic Giants: New Black Hole Insights From ALMA

  01-08-2024 09:13 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Scientists identified a magnetized wind in a nearby galaxy that supports the growth of its central supermassive black hole, indicating a common growth mechanism with...
  
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• Revolutionizing Weather Forecasts: Scientists Decode the Rain Formation Bottleneck

  01-08-2024 07:27 via scitechdaily.com
  
  New findings have the potential to enhance computer models used for weather and climate prediction. For decades, scientists have sought to unravel the intricate and...
  
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• Online misinformation is fueling tensions over the Southport stabbing attack that killed 3 children

  01-08-2024 05:32
  
  Within hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a supposed suspect was circulating on social media
  
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• China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features

  01-08-2024 05:26
  
  China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features
  
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• 30 Years of Research Reveals Surprising 10-Minute Mental Health Boost

  01-08-2024 04:52 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A meta-analysis of existing research shows exposure to nature benefits those with diagnosed mental illness. A study reveals that even 10 minutes in nature benefits...
  
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• MrBeast, YouTube's biggest star, acknowledges past 'inappropriate language' as controversies swirl

  01-08-2024 04:14
  
  MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star and a philanthropic force with nearly unrivaled influence among young audiences, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a ...
  
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• Team USA racks up more medals as Ledecky sets new Olympic record

  01-08-2024 03:48 via nbcnews.com
  Team USA racked up a few more medals to their Paris Olympic count, NBC News' Tom Llamas recaps the day including Katie Ledecky's record-breaking performance and the U.S. men's basketball team's victory over South Sudan. 
  
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• Exploring the X-Ray Universe: 25 Stunning Images To Celebrate NASA’s Chandra 25th Anniversary

  01-08-2024 02:40 via scitechdaily.com
  
  NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory marks 25 years with new cosmic images and a history of significant contributions to space exploration and education. Since its launch...
  
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• Facebook parent Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results, sending shares higher after hours

  01-08-2024 02:14
  
  Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta’s expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its bus...
  
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• Astronaut Captures Stunning Nighttime Image of the World’s Deepest Lake

  01-08-2024 01:31 via scitechdaily.com
  
  An astronaut’s photo from the International Space Station showcases Siberia and Lake Baikal at night, with snow and ice brightening the landscape. Lake Baikal is...
  
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• First Murdoch papers targeted me. Now there is evidence they falsely implicated me in a cover-up | Gordon Brown - The Guardian

  01-08-2024 01:19 via news.google.com
  First Murdoch papers targeted me. Now there is evidence they falsely implicated me in a cover-up | Gordon Brown  The GuardianScotland Yard Will Review Email Deletions in News Corp Hacking Scandal  The New York TimesUK police examining allegations Washington Post publisher purposely deleted emails in phone hacking scandal  CNNScotland Yard considering request to examine alleged phone-hacking coverup  The Washington Post
  
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• YouTube star and philanthropist MrBeast acknowledges use of 'inappropriate language' in his early online days

  01-08-2024 00:37
  
  YouTube star and philanthropist MrBeast acknowledges use of 'inappropriate language' in his early online days
  
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• Meta earnings recap: Stock climbs as advertising drives revenue beat, while Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending - Business Insider

  01-08-2024 00:35 via news.google.com
  Meta earnings recap: Stock climbs as advertising drives revenue beat, while Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending  Business InsiderMeta shares pop on revenue and earnings beat, better than expected forecast  CNBCMeta is still spending big on AI — and investors aren't mad about it  Business InsiderMeta beats Q2 expectations but warns of 'significant' spending expansion in 2025  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Better Focus and Faster Thinking: New Research Links Soy Foods to Improved Cognition in Kids

  01-08-2024 00:22 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Research bolsters the evidence for health benefits of isoflavone-rich soy foods A recent study discovered that school-aged children who consumed higher amounts of isoflavones from...
  
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