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• Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation’s final execution of 2024 - The Associated Press

  19-12-2024 23:58 via news.google.com
  Oklahoma man dies by lethal injection in the nation’s final execution of 2024  The Associated PressInmate who killed Oklahoma girl says if execution could 'change what I did, I would gladly die'  USA TODAYOklahoma executes man who killed 10-year-old girl during cannibalistic fantasy  CBS NewsMan Executed for Brutally Murdering 10-Year-Old Girl as Part of Cannibalistic Fantasy  PEOPLE
  
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• City Council gives approval to Sixers' arena in Center City; protesters removed from chambers - The Philadelphia Inquirer

  19-12-2024 23:56 via news.google.com
  City Council gives approval to Sixers' arena in Center City; protesters removed from chambers  The Philadelphia InquirerPhiladelphia City Council votes to give final approval for new Sixers arena in Center City  WPVI-TV76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B stadium  ESPNSixers arena: City Council approves Sixers' Center City arena plan  FOX 29 PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia City Council Says Yes to New 76ers Arena Next to Chinatown  The New York Tim
  
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• Dems say ‘hell no’ to GOP plan B on government funding, debt ceiling - The Hill

  19-12-2024 23:52 via news.google.com
  Dems say ‘hell no’ to GOP plan B on government funding, debt ceiling  The HillHouse rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain  The Associated PressDozens of House Republicans Defy Trump’s Orders to Support Spending Bill  The New York TimesGovernment shutdown looms as House rejects GOP funding bill  The Washington Post
  
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• ‘You’re already wasting money’: Warner says feds pulled away from jobs to handle shutdown prep - Federal News Network

  19-12-2024 23:34 via news.google.com
  ‘You’re already wasting money’: Warner says feds pulled away from jobs to handle shutdown prep  Federal News NetworkPentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays  The Associated PressHow a government shutdown affects Social Security payments: What you need to know  Yahoo! VoicesHere’s What Could Happen in a Government Shutdown  The New York Times
  
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• 7,000-Year-Old Bowstring and Arrow Discovery Unlocks Secrets of Neolithic Archery

  19-12-2024 23:33 via scitechdaily.com
  A research team has uncovered exceptional evidence of prehistoric archery from the early Neolithic, including Europe’s oldest bowstrings made from animal tendons and highly sophisticated arrows crafted with olive and reed wood and birch bark pitch. These findings, enabled by the remarkable preservation in the Cave of Los Murciélagos, highlight an advanced level of technical [...]
  
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• Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Google releases its own “reasoning” AI model - Ars Technica

  19-12-2024 22:49 via news.google.com
  Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Google releases its own “reasoning” AI model  Ars TechnicaIntroducing Gemini 2.0: our new AI model for the agentic era  The KeywordGoogle unveils new reasoning model Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking to rival OpenAI o1  VentureBeatGoogle Launches Mariner, A New AI Agent Based On Updated Gemini 2.0  ForbesHow Google’s AI service Gemini works  PCWorld
  
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• Nike Pops As Earnings, Revenue Beat Views Under New CEO - Investor's Business Daily

  19-12-2024 22:29 via news.google.com
  
  Nike Pops As Earnings, Revenue Beat Views Under New CEO  Investor's Business DailyNike CEO Elliott Hill outlines new strategy after retailer blames promotions for declining revenue and profit  CNBCNike’s Mission to Return to Profitability: Reignite Its Legacy  PYMNTS.com
  
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• New Sustainable Fuel Cell Membrane Overcomes Key Environmental Barriers

  19-12-2024 22:22 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at Nagoya University developed a phosphonic acid polymer with hydrophobic spacers for fuel cell electrolytes, enabling high-temperature, low-humidity operation. A research group led by Atsushi Noro at Nagoya University in Japan has introduced a groundbreaking design for fuel cell electrolytes, featuring a phosphonic acid polymer with hydrocarbon spacers. This innovative approach enables fuel cells [...]
  
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• Disney to Bring Bluey to Theme Parks in Expansion of Family Franchise - Hollywood Reporter

  19-12-2024 22:11 via news.google.com
  Disney to Bring Bluey to Theme Parks in Expansion of Family Franchise  Hollywood Reporter'Bluey' to Join Disney Experiences at its U.S. Theme Parks and Cruise Line Beginning in 2025  The Walt Disney CompanyBluey to join Disney experiences at US theme parks, Disney cruises in 2025  ABC7 Los AngelesImagining the New ‘Bluey’ Movie: We Asked Young Fans What They Hope to See Most  Hollywood Reporter‘Bluey: The Movie’ is coming  
  
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• Google Keep might be joining the ranks of Android system apps - The Verge

  19-12-2024 22:06 via news.google.com
  
  Google Keep might be joining the ranks of Android system apps  The VergeGoogle Keep could soon become a system app, signaling improvements are inbound  Android PoliceAndroid 16 Developer Preview 2 makes Google Keep a system app you can't uninstall  Android AuthorityGoogle Keep set to be a de facto system app on Android 16  Android Headlines
  
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• Fani Willis disqualified from Trump's Georgia election interference case - Axios

  19-12-2024 21:48 via news.google.com
  
  Fani Willis disqualified from Trump's Georgia election interference case  AxiosGeorgia appeals court disqualifies Fulton County DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Trump  CNNAppeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis From Prosecuting Georgia Trump Case  The New York Times
  
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• Hidden Scars: How COVID Lockdowns Altered Teen Brains Forever

  19-12-2024 21:13 via scitechdaily.com
  Research from the University of Washington revealed that COVID-19 lockdowns led to accelerated cortical thinning in adolescents, impacting brain development significantly. This effect was more pronounced in females than males, raising concerns about long-term brain health. The study highlights the importance of social interactions during adolescence, a period critical for cognitive development and mental health, [...]
  
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• Blinken announces aid for Sudan and talks about AI risks at UN Security Council

  19-12-2024 21:06
  
  Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for conflict-torn Sudan during his likely final trip to the United Nations while in office
  
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• Celebrity pastor plagued by Diddy misinformation on YouTube asks court to intervene

  19-12-2024 21:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  A court filing is seeking to unveil creators of AI-generated misinformation that's targeted Bishop T.D. Jakes.
  
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• Your Dog Might be Showing Signs of This Common Possessive Aggression

  19-12-2024 21:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Common actions, like growling are tell-tale signs of resource guarding. Learn more about the signs you could be missing.
  
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• Unlocking the Genetic Code to Supercharge Flu Vaccines

  19-12-2024 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Host genetics play a significant role in shaping immune responses to different strains in the influenza vaccine, overshadowing the impact of previous viral exposures. A newly developed vaccine platform shows promising results in boosting immunity against multiple influenza subtypes. Host Genetics vs. Prior Flu Exposure Most people who receive the seasonal flu vaccine, which targets [...]
  
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• The True Horror of Fortnite's Skibidi Toilet Crossover Is Finally Revealed - IGN

  19-12-2024 19:58 via news.google.com
  The True Horror of Fortnite's Skibidi Toilet Crossover Is Finally Revealed  IGN‘Skibidi Toilet’ Has Come to Fortnite. What the Heck Is It?  The New York TimesFortnite drops Skibidi Toilet collab: How to get Plungerman skin, skibidi pack  USA TODAY‘Fortnite’ Is About To Get Flushed By ‘Skibidi Toilet’  ForbesWe Played the Skibidi Toilet ‘Fortnite’ Skin So You Don’t Have To  Rolling Stone
  
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• Israel strikes Houthi targets after missile attack - BBC.com

  19-12-2024 19:31 via news.google.com
  Israel strikes Houthi targets after missile attack  BBC.comIsraeli military strikes Yemen hours after Houthi attack targets Israel  CNNHouthis and Israel trade strikes after missile hits Israeli school  The Washington PostIsrael Launches Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen as Netanyahu Issues Warning  The New York TimesAs missile hits Israeli school, IDF pounds Yemen, believes it paralyzed all 3 Houthi ports  The Times of Israel
  
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• Federal officials' authority to track and disable drones set to expire, snared in budget battle

  19-12-2024 19:30
  
  Suspected drone sightings in the eastern U.S. are continuing to captivate many, but the federal government's authority to track and disable any threatening unmanned aircraft is set to expire after Friday
  
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• Superman teaser trailer: Nathan Filion's Guy Gardner sports bowl-cut hairdo, netizens call him 'a massive dork’ - Hindustan Times

  19-12-2024 19:26 via news.google.com
  Superman teaser trailer: Nathan Filion's Guy Gardner sports bowl-cut hairdo, netizens call him 'a massive dork’  Hindustan TimesThe First ‘Superman’ 2025 Trailer Is Terrific Except For 2 Things  Forbes‘Superman’ Trailer: A Bloodied Man of Steel With Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and Krypto the Superdog: ‘We’re Embracing All of the Mythology,’ Says James Gunn  Variety'Superman' trailer reveals Lois Lane, Krypto the Superdog a
  
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• Human Rights Watch says Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide - Reuters

  19-12-2024 19:00 via news.google.com
  Human Rights Watch says Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide  ReutersIsraeli-American historian explains why he now believes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza  CNNHuman Rights Watch accuses Israel of acts of genocide in Gaza over water access  BBC.comExtermination and Acts of Genocide: Israel Deliberately Depriving Palestinians in Gaza of Water | HRW  Human Rights WatchMiddle East latest: Israeli strike on a Gaza school kills 17 peo
  
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• Neil Cavuto, frequent Trump target, exits Fox News after 28 years

  19-12-2024 18:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  Veteran Fox News star Neil Cavuto is exiting after 28 years at the anchor’s desk, the network confirmed Thursday.
  
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• Congo man dies with hemorrhagic fever, indicating mystery outbreak could be more than just malaria - The Associated Press

  19-12-2024 18:13 via news.google.com
  Congo man dies with hemorrhagic fever, indicating mystery outbreak could be more than just malaria  The Associated PressUndiagnosed disease in Congo may be linked to malaria: Africa CDC  ABC NewsCongo says mystery disease behind dozens of deaths of women and children finally identified as severe malaria  CBS NewsThe DRC ‘mystery illness’ shows why the U.S. can’t ‘pause’ infectious disease work  STATMystery outbreak in DR Congo
  
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• College Football Playoff games, first-round picks: Ohio State must dominate, Notre Dame out to flip narrative - CBS Sports

  19-12-2024 18:12 via news.google.com
  College Football Playoff games, first-round picks: Ohio State must dominate, Notre Dame out to flip narrative  CBS SportsThe 12-team playoff is finally here! Connelly previews all four first-round games  ESPNCollege Football Playoff bracket predictions: The Athletic’s national championship picks  The AthleticCollege Football Playoff bracket: College basketball experts predict national champion from 12-team field  CBS Sports2024 College Football Predi
  
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• New Type of Magnetism Discovered That Could Make Electronics 1000x Faster

  19-12-2024 18:09 via scitechdaily.com
  Altermagnetism, a newly imaged class of magnetism, offers potential for the development of faster and more efficient magnetic memory devices, increasing operation speeds by up to a thousand times. Researchers from the University of Nottingham have demonstrated that this third class of magnetism, combining properties of ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, could revolutionize computer memory and reduce [...]
  
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• BIG LOTS PROVIDES UPDATE ON COURT-SUPERVISED PROCESS - PR Newswire

  19-12-2024 17:30 via news.google.com
  BIG LOTS PROVIDES UPDATE ON COURT-SUPERVISED PROCESS  PR NewswireBig Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations  Fox BusinessBig Lots is planning "going out of business" sales at all of its stores  CBS NewsColumbus-based Big Lots fails to find buyer, plans to shut down remaining stores  The Columbus Dispatch
  
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• CJ Hopkins: A Tale of Two PSYOPS

  19-12-2024 17:16 via technocracy.news
  
  Hopkins concludes that we are living in a system, a simulation, a “global-capitalist form of totalitarianism”, but he is unaware of Technocracy. The “system” is based on Technocracy because that’s what Technocracy is. Arch-Technocrat Elon Musk has emerged as a cult leader/messiah figure to lead the world into Technocracy while fooling the plebes into thinking they can Make America Great Again. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.Once upon a time, on a planet called Earth,
  
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• Calls to the Media: Fight Trump’s Lawsuits

  19-12-2024 17:08 via nytimes.com
  
  Readers discuss lawsuits against The Des Moines Register and ABC News. Also: Violence in school; a Mideast bridge; cash and the disabled; murder is wrong.
  
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• Bacterial Invasion: How One Pathogen Threatens Every Plant on Earth

  19-12-2024 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at the John Innes Centre have discovered that the capacity of bacteria to spread disease in plants is more extensive than known before. Using Pseudomonas syringae, they found that the toxin syringomycin affects both flowering and non-flowering plants, indicating a broad potential for this pathogen to infect diverse plant species. Bacterial Disease Spread in [...]
  
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• 9 of the Most Remarkable Scientific Discoveries of 2024

  19-12-2024 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Discover the new planets, moons, health advances, and ancient history uncovered in 2024.
  
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• Stranded in space: Starliner crew to remain in orbit even longer as SpaceX faces delays - The Register

  19-12-2024 16:27 via news.google.com
  Stranded in space: Starliner crew to remain in orbit even longer as SpaceX faces delays  The RegisterAstronauts who flew to space aboard Starliner face additional delay  CNNNASA Astronauts’ Return Delayed Again  The Weather ChannelWhy are astronauts stuck in space? Here's how the Boeing Starliner crew ended up on the space station for months.  CBS News
  
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• A Billion Times Faster: Laser Neurons Ignite the Future of AI

  19-12-2024 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have engineered a laser-based artificial neuron that simulates the complex functions of a biological graded neuron, processing data at speeds a billion times faster than its natural counterpart. This innovation could revolutionize AI and computing by enabling ultrafast data processing and significant energy savings. Laser-based Artificial Neurons Scientists have created a laser-based artificial neuron [...]
  
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• Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy amid EU effort to widen iPhone tech access

  19-12-2024 15:30
  
  Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms requests for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals
  
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• Antarctica’s Irregular Heartbeat: Scientists Uncover Dangerous Signs of Rapid Melting

  19-12-2024 15:15 via scitechdaily.com
  Antarctic ice sheets melted rapidly 20 million years ago due to orbital changes. Researchers warn modern emissions could trigger similar instability, urging climate action. Geoscientists led by the University of Leicester and the University of Southampton have discovered periods of sudden melting in the Antarctic ice sheet in a new climate record from over 20 [...]
  
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• No, Ships Aren’t Disappearing in the Great Lakes Triangle

  19-12-2024 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Discover more about the "Bermuda Triangle" of the Great Lakes and why some think ships have gone missing there.
  
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• Mystery Solved? Hidden Black Hole Cluster Found in Omega Centauri

  19-12-2024 14:06 via scitechdaily.com
  Has the decades-long mystery behind the strange star movements in Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s largest star cluster, finally been solved? Omega Centauri has been studied to determine if its high star velocities are caused by an intermediate mass black hole or multiple smaller black holes. Recent data from pulsar accelerations suggest the latter, advancing [...]
  
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• Samsung rolling out final Galaxy update of 2024 ahead of One UI 7 in 2025 - 9to5Google

  19-12-2024 13:30 via news.google.com
  
  Samsung rolling out final Galaxy update of 2024 ahead of One UI 7 in 2025  9to5GoogleThat's a Lot of Updates, Samsung  Droid LifeSamsung Galaxy A55 gets December 2024 security update  Sammy FansSamsung releases December 2024 security update to Galaxy S22  SamMobile - Samsung newsGalaxy Z Flip 5 & Fold 5 also getting the December security update  Android Headlines
  
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• From Gut to Brain: How a Common Virus May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease

  19-12-2024 13:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have identified a link between chronic cytomegalovirus infections in the gut and Alzheimer’s disease in certain individuals. The virus may activate an immune response in the brain that contributes to Alzheimer’s pathology, including the production of amyloid and tau proteins. Chronic Gut Infection’s Link to Alzheimer’s Researchers from Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s [...]
  
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• New Psychological Research Challenges Popular Aging Myths

  19-12-2024 12:04 via scitechdaily.com
  Older adults can take risks and resist manipulation as well as younger people, given practice and time. Older adults are more inclined to take risks than traditionally thought and possess a notable ability to resist manipulation, according to a study conducted by researchers at SWPS University. These findings challenge widespread stereotypes about this age group. [...]
  
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• Firefly wins NASA contract for third lunar lander mission - SpaceNews

  19-12-2024 11:29 via news.google.com
  
  Firefly wins NASA contract for third lunar lander mission  SpaceNewsMore NASA Science, Tech will Fly to Moon Aboard Future Firefly Flight  NASASpaceX will launch Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander to the moon in mid-January with these 10 NASA payloads  Space.comFirefly Awarded $179 Million NASA Contract for Moon Delivery to Gruithuisen Domes  Firefly AerospaceFirefly, ispace lunar landers to share Falcon 9 launch  SpaceNews
  
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• Scientists Have Finally Cracked the Code of Cellular Communication

  19-12-2024 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at UC San Diego have developed SMART, a software package capable of realistically simulating cell-signaling networks. This tool, tested across various biological systems, enhances the understanding of cellular responses and aids in advancing research in fields like systems biology and pharmacology. Researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have developed and tested [...]
  
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• Astronauts Unveil Cutting-Edge Workout Gear Aboard the ISS, Gear Up for High-Stakes Spacewalk

  19-12-2024 10:11 via scitechdaily.com
  On Wednesday, the International Space Station (ISS) crew prioritized installing new exercise equipment, enhancing spacecraft fire safety, and advancing life support systems. The Expedition 72 team also prepared for a spacewalk scheduled for Thursday to perform scientific and robotic tasks. Advancements in Space Exercise Equipment NASA astronauts Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore [...]
  
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• Live From Space: Watch Cosmonauts Brave the Void on Historic ISS Spacewalk

  19-12-2024 09:02 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA will broadcast live as two Roscosmos cosmonauts perform a spacewalk. Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner will install and relocate equipment outside the ISS. The spacewalk, scheduled for six and a half hours, will be Ovchinin’s second and Vagner’s first. NASA Spacewalk Live Coverage NASA will broadcast live as two Roscosmos cosmonauts perform a spacewalk [...]
  
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• Mapping Malibu’s Inferno: How Satellites Tracked the Franklin Fire’s Destruction

  19-12-2024 08:11 via scitechdaily.com
  Over 4,000 acres in Malibu, California, were consumed by the Franklin Fire, leading to significant structural damage and evacuations. The fire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, spread quickly and was captured in satellite imagery showing severe vegetation damage. Containment efforts were effective, with the fire 89% contained by December 18. Franklin Fire Disaster The Franklin [...]
  
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• NASA Delays SpaceX Crew-10 Launch To Finalize a New Dragon Spacecraft

  19-12-2024 07:17 via scitechdaily.com
  The launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station has been deferred to March 2025 to finalize a new Dragon spacecraft. The crew, training in Houston, includes representatives from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos. Crew-9 will return to Earth following Crew-10’s arrival, aiding in a seamless transition of space station operations. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 [...]
  
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• US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing - The Associated Press

  19-12-2024 06:06 via news.google.com
  
  US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing  The Associated PressAmericans are living longer, thanks to pandemic's end, fewer opioid deaths  USA TODAYUS Life Expectancy Climbs on Fewer Drug-Overdose Deaths  BloombergStudy reports US health rankings to plummet by 2050  Contemporary Obgyn
  
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• Lasers Unlock the Next Frontier in Particle Acceleration

  19-12-2024 06:06 via scitechdaily.com
  Using dual lasers and an advanced gas injection system, researchers at the Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator Center (BELLA) accelerated a high-quality electron beam to 10 billion electronvolts (10 GeV) over a distance of just 30 centimeters. Laser-plasma accelerators have the potential to dramatically shrink the size and cost of particle accelerators, benefiting fields such as [...]
  
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• Scientists Reveal Simple and Accessible Way To Alleviate Chronic Pain

  19-12-2024 04:27 via scitechdaily.com
  A nutritious diet can reduce chronic pain severity, particularly in women, offering an accessible and effective way to manage the condition regardless of body weight. Chronic pain is a persistent and debilitating condition that impacts millions of people globally. Despite the availability of pain management options, many individuals remain without adequate treatment. New research from [...]
  
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• 'Elon Musk has killed the bill': Tech billionaire flexes newfound political muscle

  19-12-2024 02:12 via nbcnews.com
  
  Elon Musk's opposition to the funding bill, which came ahead of Donald Trump's own opposition the the bill, has drawn ire from politicians across the aisle.
  
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• Expanding Into What? The Universe’s Infinite Growth Explained

  19-12-2024 01:41 via scitechdaily.com
  What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite? The universe expands by itself, not into any external space, with galaxies continuously moving away from the Milky Way. Initiated by the Big Bang, this expansion is accelerating due to dark energy, which comprises most of the universe’s total energy. The complexities of expansion challenge [...]
  
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