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• False conspiracy theories that Hurricane Milton is part of a political plot are still spreading

  10-10-2024 23:42 via nbcnews.com
  
  Baseless conspiracy theories about weather modification and false claims about disaster relief efforts have continued to spread on X in recent days.
  
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• Fake images of hurricane survivors have become a bizarre meme

  10-10-2024 22:48 via nbcnews.com
  
  Absurd and comical rescue images that appear to have been made with artificial intelligence have sprung up on social media as Hurricane Milton hit Florida.
  
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• North Carolina maker of high-purity quartz back operating post-Helene

  10-10-2024 22:38
  
  One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors from mines in a western North Carolina community harmed by Hurricane Helene is operating again
  
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• Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations, is yours one of them? What to know

  10-10-2024 22:30
  
  Thousands of flights in and out of the U.S. have been canceled this week as Hurricane Milton barreled into the Gulf of Mexico and plowed across Florida
  
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• Octopus Suckers Inspire New Grippy Material to Help Grab Objects

  10-10-2024 21:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Examining the cephalopod’s sucker structure was key to its creation.
  
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• Revolutionary Technology Unlocks Quantum Material Secrets at Atomic Level

  10-10-2024 21:11 via scitechdaily.com
  Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s new RODAS technology provides detailed insights into atomic changes in materials, critical for advancing quantum computing. The method’s ability to analyze materials like molybdenum disulfide without damaging them marks a significant improvement over traditional techniques, offering potential breakthroughs in material science. A team of researchers led by the Department of Energy’s [...]
  
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• Crying in Publix: Stress from back-to-back Florida hurricanes taking toll on mental health

  10-10-2024 21:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  The emotional strain of dealing with two major hurricanes and an unprecedented number of tornadoes in only a few weeks has left people in Florida reeling.
  
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• Amid hurricanes, the chemtrail conspiracy theory has its moment in the sun - CNN

  10-10-2024 21:02 via news.google.com
  Amid hurricanes, the chemtrail conspiracy theory has its moment in the sun  CNNMeteorologists battle conspiracy theories amid devastating storms  AxiosWhy monster hurricanes like Milton are happening in the Gulf. It’s not geoengineering  Miami Herald
  
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• Death toll from Hurricane Milton reaches 11

  10-10-2024 20:59 via msnbc.com
  
  The storm-related death toll from Hurricane Milton has reached 11 in Florida, according to an NBC News count. Jesse Kirsch reports from Bradenton Beach, where wind battered the area leaving debris across the city. 
  
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• More than 15 million US adults have ADHD, new study estimates - Reuters

  10-10-2024 20:58 via news.google.com
  More than 15 million US adults have ADHD, new study estimates  ReutersAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, ...  CDCNew CDC Data Highlights the Need for Guidelines on Adult ADHD  Psychiatric TimesMy four kids and I all have ADHD. We need telehealth options  STATCDC stats reveals startling number of people with ADHD in America compared to other countries  Daily Mail
  
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• Tampa man survives Hurricane Milton in his sailboat

  10-10-2024 20:56 via nbcnews.com
  
  Local authorities attempted to move the man, known online as "Lieutenant Dan," to different shelter, but he insisted on riding out Hurricane Milton on his boat.
  
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• Ukrainian reporter died in Russian detention, Kyiv says - The Guardian

  10-10-2024 20:19 via news.google.com
  Ukrainian reporter died in Russian detention, Kyiv says  The GuardianKyiv says Ukrainian reporter Victoria Roshchyna died in Russian detention  Al Jazeera EnglishUkrainian Journalist Has Died in Russian Captivity, Ukraine Says  The New York TimesUkrainian Journalist Viktoria Roshchyna Dies In Russian Captivity  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
  
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• Florida Puerto Ricans enduring Hurricane Milton grapple with grim memories of Maria

  10-10-2024 20:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night near Siesta Key, Florida, a barrier island next to Sarasota.
  
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• Underwater Caves in Sicily Show Signs of Early Humans From 17,000 Years Ago

  10-10-2024 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Underwater cave discovery indicates the island was likely a stepping stone for early humans to settle the Mediterranean.
  
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• Stanford’s Gravity Machine Uncovers Mucus “Parachutes” – Hidden Biological Process Slowing Climate Change

  10-10-2024 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Stanford researchers have discovered that microscopic marine organisms produce mucus “parachutes” that slow their descent, impacting how effectively oceans sequester carbon. This finding, which contradicts previous assumptions about ocean carbon sinks, suggests that models of carbon sequestration might need revising. New Insights Into Ocean Carbon Sequestration New Stanford-led research reveals a hidden factor that could [...]
  
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• Watch: Officials rescue teen on floating debris from Milton floodwaters

  10-10-2024 19:31 via nbcnews.com
  The Hillsborough County Marine Unit rescued a 14-year-old boy who was on floating debris from Hurricane Milton floodwaters.
  
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• Florida begins clean up after Milton unleashes deadly destruction

  10-10-2024 19:30 via nbcnews.com
  Hurricane Milton hit Florida's west coast as a Category 3 storm and resulted in at least 10 deaths and millions of people without power. Priscilla Thompson reports from Fort Pierce as residents there begin to clean up and Al Roker breaks down the hurricane's impacts.
  
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• Discover the Bright Side of Menopause: 4 Hidden Joys Revealed

  10-10-2024 19:05 via scitechdaily.com
  Menopause is increasingly recognized and discussed with less stigma, highlighting benefits like no more periods, enhanced sexual freedom, a chance to focus on personal growth, and increased self-confidence. These aspects offer a liberating shift from reproductive responsibilities, allowing women to redefine their social roles and personal identity post-menopause. Menopause is currently in the spotlight, with [...]
  
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• Shams Charania on joining ESPN after rival Adrian Woj's retirement

  10-10-2024 18:17 via nbcnews.com
  
  Shams Charania talked to CNBC about joining ESPN to replace rival and former mentor Adrian Wojnarowski, aka Woj, as the network's NBA insider.
  
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• Experience Real Space Science in Minecraft With NASA’s Webb Telescope

  10-10-2024 18:16 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA’s partnership with Minecraft introduces a new world based on the James Webb Space Telescope, enabling players to explore star formation, planets, and galaxies through interactive modules. This collaboration aims to inspire a new generation by integrating real Webb images into the game, providing a unique educational experience that enhances understanding of space, science, and [...]
  
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• Flooded Industrial Sites and Toxic Chemical Releases From Recent Hurricanes Are Growing Threats

  10-10-2024 18:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  "Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants are in Hurricane Milton’s path as it heads toward Florida."
  
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• Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down - LiveNOW from FOX

  10-10-2024 17:46 via news.google.com
  Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down  LiveNOW from FOXHere’s How to Send Texts on an iPhone Even if You Lose Cellular Service  The New York Times'Lifesaver': How iPhone's satellite mode helped during Hurricane Helene  USA TODAYWhen storms knock out cell service, satellites can help keep you connected  The Washington PostWhen Cell Service Is Down, You Can Send iPhone Texts via Satellite  The Wall Stree
  
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• ‘Disinformation’ Isn’t the Problem. Government Coverups And Censorship Are The Problem

  10-10-2024 17:37 via technocracy.news
  
  Technocracy is principally the “Science of Social Engineering,” made possible by advanced technology. Your brain shuts down when overloaded with lies and confusion, leaving you in a psychotic state. Technocracy has done away with the old-fashioned “gulag” surrounded by barbed wire and armed guards, replacing them with a virtual electronic exile and imprisonment-in-place.
  Hannah Arendt dealt with the early expression of Technocracy in Nazi Germany, where these forces were
  
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• How Heat Death Threatens Earth, Even If We Achieve Net Zero

  10-10-2024 17:30 via discovermagazine.com
  
  And why other civilizations might already have suffered the same fate.
  
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• From Microbes to Megawatts: Harnessing Photosynthetic Bacteria for Clean Energy

  10-10-2024 17:07 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have made significant strides in understanding bacterial photosynthesis by capturing high-resolution images of photosynthetic proteins in purple bacteria. These insights could pave the way for developing advanced artificial photosynthetic systems, enhancing clean energy production, and deepening our understanding of the evolution of life on Earth. Breakthrough in Bacterial Photosynthesis Research Scientists at the University [...]
  
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• What Is Hurricane Storm Surge, and Why Can It Be So Catastrophic?

  10-10-2024 16:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Storm surge can push water levels well above normal sea level during a hurricane.
  
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• Rutgers Professor Cracks Two of Mathematics’ Greatest Mysteries

  10-10-2024 15:58 via scitechdaily.com
  A distinguished mathematics professor at Rutgers, has resolved two critical problems in mathematics that have puzzled experts for decades. He tackled the 1955 Height Zero Conjecture and made significant advancements in the Deligne-Lusztig theory, enhancing theoretical applications in several sciences. A Rutgers University-New Brunswick professor, dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of higher mathematics, has resolved [...]
  
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• Scientists Are Still Pondering These Mysteries of the Moon

  10-10-2024 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Studying the Moon uncovers Earth's hidden history, offering a preserved record of events long erased from our planet.
  
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• Webb Telescope Captures Mysterious Gas Jets From Speeding Object in the Outer Solar System

  10-10-2024 14:35 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists revealed unexpected outgassing from this object galloping across the outer solar system. Similar to the Ancient Greek mythological creature of the same name, centaurs in astronomy are in an in-between dynamical phase: leaving their distant and stable orbits beyond Neptune and migrating to the inner solar system, while also entering an active cometary phase. [...]
  
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• Tesla unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

  10-10-2024 13:50
  
  Expectations are high for Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi unveiling at a Hollywood studio Thursday night
  
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• Mayo Clinic’s Expert Take: Can Collagen Effectively Fight Wrinkles and Aging?

  10-10-2024 12:42 via scitechdaily.com
  Collagen, a key structural protein in skin, bones, and organs, is heavily marketed as an anti-aging solution in various forms including powders and serums. However, its effectiveness, especially when taken orally or applied topically, remains scientifically uncertain. Professional treatments like injections are recommended for those serious about combating aging, while lifestyle measures such as avoiding [...]
  
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• MIT Scientists Shed New Light on the Critical Brain Connections That Define Consciousness

  10-10-2024 11:51 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study provides further evidence that consciousness depends on communication between the brain’s sensory and cognitive regions in the cortex. Our brains are constantly making predictions about our surroundings, enabling us to focus on and respond to unexpected events. A recent study explores how this predictive process functions during consciousness and how it changes [...]
  
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• Preventing Dementia: Unveiling the Heart-Brain Connection in Cognitive Decline

  10-10-2024 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease, are closely linked to increased risks of cognitive decline and dementia. Managing these conditions through early detection, lifestyle modifications, and targeted treatments can help mitigate cognitive impairments and maintain brain health. Previous studies have found that 14-81% of patients with heart failure experience some [...]
  
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• Book Review: ‘The Elements of Marie Curie,’ by Dava Sobel

  10-10-2024 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  In a new biography, Dava Sobel focuses not just on the legendary physicist and chemist, but on the 45 women who worked in her lab.
  
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• Unlocking Optimal Health: Yale’s Breakthrough Map Paves Way for Personalized Diets

  10-10-2024 10:23 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at Yale have created the first systematic map that shows how our individual gut bacteria interact with dietary molecules. This foundational study outlines how different gut microbes metabolically process food compounds, affecting our health. The team’s work promises to tailor personalized nutrition based on how specific microbial genes in our gut respond to food, [...]
  
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• Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

  10-10-2024 09:58
  
  Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery
  
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• Meet the Astrophysicist Decoding the Universe’s Most Mysterious Stellar Remnants

  10-10-2024 09:01 via scitechdaily.com
  ISTA is pleased to welcome stellar evolution specialist Ilaria Caiazzo as an assistant professor. A two-faced star, a star as massive as the Sun but as compact as the Moon, and star ‘corpses’ that engulf entire planets and disrupt planetary orbits. Ilaria Caiazzo, an astrophysicist renowned for her remarkable discoveries, has joined the Institute of [...]
  
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• Hidden Death Toll: Hurricanes Cause Millions More Deaths Than Reported

  10-10-2024 08:12 via scitechdaily.com
  Tropical cyclones in the U.S., including hurricanes, indirectly contribute to thousands of deaths for up to 15 years following a storm. Understanding the reasons behind this extended impact could help reduce future fatalities from climate change-driven hazards. New research reveals that hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States lead to an increased number of [...]
  
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• Darwin’s Forgotten Legacy: Chronobiology and the Hidden Rhythms of Nature

  10-10-2024 07:20 via scitechdaily.com
  Darwin studied biological rhythms in plants and animals, recognizing their adaptive value. His work, explored today as part of chronobiology, examined daily and seasonal cycles, contributing to our understanding of nature’s temporal patterns. A thorough examination of Darwin’s writings reveals a profound interest in cyclical events in nature. Rhythmic phenomena, now studied in the field [...]
  
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• Mars or Bust: The Inside Story of NASA’s 2035 Mission

  10-10-2024 06:10 via scitechdaily.com
  By 2035, NASA plans to explore Mars, building on experiences from lunar missions under the Artemis program. The Mars mission will investigate the planet’s geology, atmospheric conditions, and potential signs of life, using insights gained from manned Moon missions as a preparatory step. Mars Mission Overview NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round [...]
  
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• Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

  10-10-2024 04:30
  
  With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton has powered into a very rare threat that is flirting with experts’ worst fears
  
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• Coffee for Your Heart: The Regenerative Power of Caffeine on Vascular Health

  10-10-2024 04:27 via scitechdaily.com
  New research indicates that caffeine consumption may boost vascular health by supporting the regeneration of blood vessel linings. This investigation, conducted by Italian scientists on lupus patients, highlights caffeine’s potential benefits for those at increased risk of vascular diseases due to inflammatory conditions. Caffeine and Heart Health A new study published on October 9 in [...]
  
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• Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches

  10-10-2024 03:26
  
  Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security
  
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• Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm - The Associated Press

  10-10-2024 03:14 via news.google.com
  Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm  The Associated PressMilton makes landfall in Siesta Key as a Category 3 Hurricane  WWSBHurricane Milton Live Updates: Storm Makes Landfall In Florida  ForbesMilton slams into Florida as powerful Category 3 hurricane, blasts life-threatening storm surge  Fox Weather
  
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• Elon Musk's X is back in Brazil after its suspension, complying with judicial demands

  10-10-2024 03:02
  
  The social media platform X is returning to Brazil after remaining inaccessible for more than a month following a clash between its owner, Elon Musk, and a justice on the country’s highest court
  
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• Hardy’s Paradox Finally Confirmed: Landmark Experiment Shakes Local Realism

  10-10-2024 02:56 via scitechdaily.com
  Chinese researchers achieved the first loophole-free test of Hardy’s paradox, providing compelling evidence of quantum nonlocality and advancing quantum technology development. A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), led by Prof. Jianwei Pan, Qiang Zhang, and Kai Chen, in collaboration with CHEN [...]
  
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• Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for work on proteins

  10-10-2024 02:38
  
  The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper who discovered powerful techniques to predict and even design novel proteins — the building blocks of life
  
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• Mets clinch 1st NLCS trip since 2015 on go-ahead slam by Lindor - MLB.com

  10-10-2024 02:29 via news.google.com
  Mets clinch 1st NLCS trip since 2015 on go-ahead slam by Lindor  MLB.comLindor's slam sinks Phillies, sends Mets to NLCS  ESPNFrancisco Lindor on go-ahead grand slam to clinch NLCS berth –'This is what I wanted'  FOX SportsOne final feeble night from lineup and bullpen in nightmarish end for Phillies  NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRob Thomson, the sluggers, and relievers cost the Phillies a World Series season as the Mets take the NLDS  The Philad
  
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• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Assault Video - The New York Times

  10-10-2024 02:11 via news.google.com
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Assault Video  The New York TimesDiddy's legal team files motion for pretrial release as court battle heats up  Fox NewsP Diddy's mother issues statement on sexual abuse allegations  Sky NewsDiddy files bail appeal, saying he's no Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, or Keith Raniere  Business Insider
  
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• The Picture Book That Doesn’t Exist: Harvard Scientists Explore the Mysterious Bais of Congo

  10-10-2024 01:47 via scitechdaily.com
  Exploring the vast canopy gaps of the Congo rainforests. When you think of a “tropical rainforest,” images of tightly packed trees, heavy humidity, and the sounds of wildlife might come to mind. However, rainforests also feature a variety of landscapes beyond that typical scene, including wide, open clearings that seem to emerge unexpectedly. These strange, [...]
  
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