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• Apple explains how to stop your MacBook from booting up every time you open it - 9to5Mac

  03-02-2025 23:53 via news.google.com
  Apple explains how to stop your MacBook from booting up every time you open it  9to5MacHow to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid  The VergeSick of your MacBook starting when you open the lid? Apple has just revealed a fix  TechRadarApple finally provides a solution to a major issue with MacBooks  XDA DevelopersHow to stop your MacBook turning on when you open the lid  TrustedReviews
  
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• The Oldest Runestone Conveys Norse Language Before the Viking Age

  03-02-2025 23:45 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn about the Svingerud Stone, a runestone found in a Norwegian grave site that currently stands as the earliest written depiction of the Proto-Norse language.
  
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• Octopuses May Have 480 Million-Year-Old Sex Chromosomes

  03-02-2025 23:45 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Discover how researchers identified an octopus' ancient sex chromosomes and why their genetic history is such a mystery.
  
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• 'This is a constitutional crisis': Democrats blast Musk and Trump over USAID - ABC News

  03-02-2025 23:36 via news.google.com
  'This is a constitutional crisis': Democrats blast Musk and Trump over USAID  ABC NewsRubio Blames ‘Insubordination’ for Changes at Aid Agency  The New York TimesUSAID’s uncertain future  CBS NewsUSAID Controversy Live Updates: Marco Rubio Suggests Some Parts Will ‘Reorganize’—Rest ‘May Be Abolished’  ForbesTrump 2nd term live updates: Rubio says El Salvadoran president agreed to house American criminals 
  
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• Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help - Ars Technica

  03-02-2025 23:28 via news.google.com
  Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help  Ars TechnicaBonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn't Know Something  Scientific AmericanBonobos can tell when they know something you don't  New ScientistApes may be able to intuitively 'read minds' just like humans, scientists reveal  Daily Mail
  
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• Cosmic Crash Fallout? Scientists Uncover Unprecedented Plutonium in Southern Glaciers

  03-02-2025 23:25 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists at IFJ PAN discovered significant differences in plutonium isotope accumulation between hemispheres, with unique anomalies linked to events like the Mars-96 crash. Their large-scale study of cryoconite on glaciers revealed cryoconite’s key role in concentrating radioactive contaminants, raising ecological concerns and prompting further research. Recent investigations by scientists at the Institute of Nuclear Physics [...]
  
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• American Heart Month, 2025 - The White House

  03-02-2025 23:19 via news.google.com
  American Heart Month, 2025  The White HouseThis disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined  Fox NewsHeart Disease Still Top Cause of Death  Medscape8News talks with American Heart Association for Heart Month  WRIC ABC 8NewsGet some tips for heart-healthy living  KATU
  
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• Anthropic dares you to jailbreak its new AI model - Ars Technica

  03-02-2025 23:09 via news.google.com
  Anthropic dares you to jailbreak its new AI model  Ars TechnicaAnthropic makes ‘jailbreak’ advance to stop AI models producing harmful results  Financial TimesAnthropic has a new way to protect large language models against jailbreaks  MIT Technology ReviewAnthropic claims new AI security method blocks 95% of jailbreaks, invites red teamers to try  VentureBeatAnthropic dares you to try to jailbreak Claude AI  BGR
  
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• Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge - The Associated Press

  03-02-2025 22:17 via news.google.com
  Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge  The Associated PressBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit: messages expose alleged lies, threats and intimate secrets  Fox NewsJustin Baldoni Is ‘Devastated Financially’ After Blake Lively Battle  Us WeeklyBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle: Judge says March 2026 trial date will be moved up if case continues to be ‘litigated in the press’&n
  
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• NASA’s Juno Uncovers Io’s 80 Trillion Watt Volcanic Monster That Shatters Records

  03-02-2025 22:16 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA’s Juno spacecraft has uncovered an immense volcanic hot spot on Jupiter’s moon Io, surpassing any previously recorded eruptions in the solar system. This fiery inferno, detected by the JIRAM instrument, radiates over 80 trillion watts and dwarfs the infamous Loki Patera. Even by the standards of Io, the most volcanic celestial body in the [...]
  
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• Oil prices close at 1-month low as US pauses tariffs on Mexico - Reuters

  03-02-2025 21:15 via news.google.com
  Oil prices close at 1-month low as US pauses tariffs on Mexico  ReutersSix things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs  BBC.comCrude prices fall on US-China trade clash  ReutersOil Rises as Trump Slaps Tariffs on Biggest Crude Supplier to US  BloombergTrump tariffs-led spike in energy prices is temporary, oil prices could ‘plummet’ as global growth slows  CNBC
  
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• Mind-Reading Bonobos Show They Know What You Miss

  03-02-2025 21:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Apes don’t just act on instinct—they recognize when someone lacks information and actively help them out! In a controlled study, bonobos pointed out hidden treats to unaware humans, demonstrating a level of social intelligence that challenges the belief that “theory of mind” is uniquely human. Groundbreaking Study on Ape Cognition Apes eagerly pointed out hidden [...]
  
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• Bonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn’t Know Something - Scientific American

  03-02-2025 21:00 via news.google.com
  Bonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn’t Know Something  Scientific AmericanBonobos can tell when they know something you don't  New Scientist
  
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• Scientists Develop Artificial Neurons That Mimic Human Perception

  03-02-2025 20:07 via scitechdaily.com
  Advancements could enhance perceptual capabilities in robotics. Artificially engineered biological processes, such as perception systems, remain a challenging target for organic electronics experts due to the dependence of human senses on an adaptive network of sensory neurons that communicate by firing in response to environmental stimuli. A new collaboration between Northwestern University and Georgia Tech [...]
  
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• Galaxy S25’s new camera rings are basically glued onto last year’s design [Video] - 9to5Google

  03-02-2025 19:20 via news.google.com
  Galaxy S25’s new camera rings are basically glued onto last year’s design [Video]  9to5GoogleThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra seemingly scratches more easily than its predecessor  TechRadarGalaxy S25 Ultra has worse glass protection but there’s a very good reason for it  PhoneArenaSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra torture test is a step backwards from last year’s model  Tom's GuideSamsung Galaxy S25+ teardown video shows a larger vapor chamber -
  
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• AFGE Cautions Feds Not to Be Tricked into Resigning. You Might Not Get Paid - AFGE

  03-02-2025 19:15 via news.google.com
  AFGE Cautions Feds Not to Be Tricked into Resigning. You Might Not Get Paid  AFGEOPM, implementing Musk's DOGE plans, sends federal workers 2nd 'Fork in the Road' email  ABC News
  
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• Black holes seen 'cooking' their own food in fascinating discovery - Earth.com

  03-02-2025 19:13 via news.google.com
  Black holes seen 'cooking' their own food in fascinating discovery  Earth.comBlack Holes Can Cook for Themselves, Chandra Study Shows  NASA'Billions of Suns eaten': NASA finds a cosmic monster that feeds itself  Business TodayNASA X-ray telescope Chandra discovers black holes 'blow' on their food to cool it down  Space.com
  
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• How Alcohol Before Birth Alters Brain Wiring and Impacts Behavior for Life

  03-02-2025 19:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have identified brain circuits disrupted by prenatal alcohol exposure, which may explain the cognitive impairments seen in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. By studying rats, they found that alcohol consumption during late pregnancy affects regions involved in memory and decision-making, leading to long-term deficits. Advanced machine-learning models confirmed behavioral changes, highlighting the deep-rooted effects of [...]
  
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• Cornell Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastic

  03-02-2025 18:06 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have created a recyclable, bio-based alternative to thermoset plastics using dihydrofuran (DHF). Cornell University researchers have developed a recyclable alternative to thermoset plastics, a durable class of materials commonly used in car tires, replacement hip joints, and bowling balls. Thermosets are characterized by a crosslinked polymer structure that ensures exceptional strength and longevity. However, [...]
  
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• The Rice Revolution: Slashing 70% of Methane Emissions While Boosting Yields

  03-02-2025 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists have developed a new rice strain that emits 70% less methane, addressing a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. By identifying key compounds in rice root exudates, they bred a non-GMO, high-yield variety with a lower environmental impact. Field tests in China confirmed its effectiveness, and researchers are now working on getting it to [...]
  
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• Printable molecule-selective nanoparticles enable mass production of wearable biosensors - Phys.org

  03-02-2025 16:02 via news.google.com
  Printable molecule-selective nanoparticles enable mass production of wearable biosensors  Phys.orgPrintable molecule-selective core–shell nanoparticles for wearable and implantable sensing  Nature.comCaltech engineers develop technique for wearable sweat biosensors production  Yahoo FinanceSoon, your sweat could help you track your health in real time  The Times of IndiaTEM Image of Core–Shell Nanoparticle for Printable Biosensors  Eu
  
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• New Research Exposes a Shocking Global Failure in Heart Disease Treatment

  03-02-2025 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A major international study reveals that most people with cardiovascular disease are not receiving essential medications to prevent further heart issues. Over 12 years, researchers found shockingly low usage rates, with declines in many regions, particularly in low-income countries. Experts stress that these life-saving drugs are inexpensive and widely available, making their underuse a preventable [...]
  
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• Octopuses Partner with Fish to Hunt, and Will Slap the Fish That Slacks Off

  03-02-2025 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  This underwater alliance between octopus and fish tends to pay off for both. Learn why the relationship works.
  
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• Common Mouth Bacteria Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

  03-02-2025 14:39 via scitechdaily.com
  A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked to higher stroke risk and mortality. Streptococcus anginosus, a bacterium commonly found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, may be present in high levels in the gut of individuals who have experienced a stroke. According [...]
  
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• NASA’s SPHEREx Will Unveil the Hidden Spectrum of the Cosmos

  03-02-2025 13:17 via scitechdaily.com
  SPHEREx is a groundbreaking NASA telescope that will map the entire sky in infrared, revealing insights into cosmic inflation, galaxy formation, and the ingredients of life in space. By measuring the total glow of the universe and pinpointing key molecules in our galaxy, it will complement existing telescopes with a broad, all-encompassing view of the [...]
  
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• Bird Flu Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Game-Changing Antibody To Prevent Severe H5N1 Infections

  03-02-2025 12:08 via scitechdaily.com
  A new antibody therapy effectively protects monkeys from severe H5N1 avian flu, offering hope for a universal flu vaccine and future pandemic preparedness. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the NIH Vaccine Research Center report in Science that a preventive antibody-based therapy effectively protects monkeys from severe illness caused by H5N1 avian flu. This [...]
  
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• Greenland’s Ice Sheet is Fracturing Faster Than Ever: A Warning for Rising Seas

  03-02-2025 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open at an accelerating pace, with crevasses growing larger and deeper due to the effects of climate change. A new study using high-resolution 3D mapping has revealed that fractures at the ice sheet’s fast-moving edges have expanded significantly in just five years. This rapid ice damage could lead to [...]
  
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• Lost Amazon Civilization Built a Revolutionary Farming System – and Archaeologists Have Just Uncovered It

  03-02-2025 10:29 via scitechdaily.com
  The Casarabe society of pre-Columbian Amazonia engineered an advanced water management system, enabling year-round maize cultivation. Their sustainable approach challenges previous beliefs about Amazonian agriculture and offers insights into ancient innovation and modern farming sustainability. A recent discovery by an international team of researchers reveals that a pre-Columbian society in the Amazon developed an advanced [...]
  
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• Hubble Catches a Distant Star’s Explosive Final Act

  03-02-2025 09:09 via scitechdaily.com
  Hubble Captures a Distant Supernova The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking image of a supernova and its host galaxy, LEDA 132905. This distant galaxy, located in the constellation Sculptor, lies more than 400 million light-years away. Despite the vast distance, its faint spiral structure and clusters of bright blue stars are still [...]
  
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• Improving Biosensors: Scientists Solve Significant Enzyme Challenge Using Special Material

  03-02-2025 08:30 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists improved enzyme-based biosensors by modifying MOFs to enhance electron transfer and enzyme stability. Enzymes are essential for facilitating chemical reactions in both the human body and nature. However, achieving efficient electron transfer between enzymes and electrodes remains a major challenge in developing enzyme-based electronic devices, such as sensors, especially with conventional technologies. Recently, a [...]
  
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• Expecting With MS? Discover the Unexpected Mental Health Challenges

  03-02-2025 07:26 via scitechdaily.com
  Recent research highlights a concerning trend: pregnant people with multiple sclerosis are more prone to mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. This extensive study underscores the need for specialized mental health care and preventative measures during and after pregnancy for those affected by MS. MS and Mental Health in Pregnancy Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
  
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• California’s Coast Is Slipping Away – NASA’s Radar Data Sounds the Alarm

  03-02-2025 06:19 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA scientists have been tracking an alarming acceleration in landslides on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in California, where land is sliding toward the ocean at speeds of up to 4 inches per week. Using advanced airborne radar, researchers mapped the movement of the unstable terrain and found that the affected area has expanded significantly, threatening [...]
  
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• American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally

  03-02-2025 06:14
  
  America’s national bird, the bald eagle, is having a moment
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped to be just an upscaled version of Z Fold Special Edition - Android Central

  03-02-2025 06:03 via news.google.com
  Galaxy Z Fold 7 tipped to be just an upscaled version of Z Fold Special Edition  Android CentralSamsung Is Said To Be Optimizing Its Exynos 2500 for Future Smartphones, With A Launch Expected In The Second Half Of 2025  WccftechSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 set to steal the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition's best features – and this is a much-needed upgrade  TechRadarSamsung Galaxy Z Fold7 tipped to offer new design as other upgrades also discussed  Notebookc
  
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• Last Month Unexpectedly Finished as the Warmest January on Record

  03-02-2025 05:50 via discovermagazine.com
  
  It might have felt mighty chilly where you live, but the globe overall set yet another warming record despite La Niña's cooling influence.
  
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• NASA Uncovers Life’s Building Blocks in Asteroid Bennu’s Pristine Sample

  03-02-2025 04:33 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission delivered samples from asteroid Bennu, revealing crucial molecules linked to life, including amino acids and nucleobases found in DNA and RNA. The presence of ammonia and formaldehyde suggests conditions ripe for forming complex molecules in space. Scientists also discovered a suite of evaporite minerals, indicating Bennu once had water-rich environments that could [...]
  
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• Musk Gains Access To Treasury Department Payment System

  03-02-2025 04:03 via technocracy.news
  
  Deep, deep state actor Scott Bessent is now the Secretary of the Treasury. Appointed by Trump, Bessent is openly gay and a disciple of George Soros, helping him collapse the British pound on Black Wednesday in 1992. He is a graduate of Yale and a lifetime member of the uber-secret Wolf’s Head Society. Now, why would Bessent grant Musk the keys to the kingdom?
  A key hedge fund player in Wall Street, Bessent cut his teeth with Brown Brothers Harriman, the oldest private globalist/elitist inv
  
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• Electrons Frozen Yet Free: A Quantum Breakthrough in Graphene

  03-02-2025 02:14 via scitechdaily.com
  By twisting layers of graphene, researchers discovered a unique electronic crystal where electrons freeze in place yet allow current to flow along the edges without resistance. This behavior is dictated by topology, much like a Möbius strip’s one-sided surface. The finding could have major implications for quantum computing. Unveiling a New Quantum State in Graphene [...]
  
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• Scientists Discover a Game-Changing Way to Etch 3D NAND Memory

  03-02-2025 01:05 via scitechdaily.com
  To improve data storage, researchers are perfecting 3D NAND flash memory, which stacks cells to maximize space. Researchers have discovered a faster, more efficient way to etch deep holes in 3D NAND flash memory using advanced plasma processes. By tweaking the chemistry, they’ve doubled etching speeds and improved precision, setting the stage for denser, higher-capacity [...]
  
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• Miami Republicans trust Trump as new administration reengages with Maduro in Venezuela - Miami Herald

  03-02-2025 00:34 via news.google.com
  Miami Republicans trust Trump as new administration reengages with Maduro in Venezuela  Miami HeraldTrump Administration Moves to End Protections for Venezuelans in the U.S.  The New York TimesTrump administration ends temporary immigration program for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans  CBS News
  
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