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• Former Facebook employee raises alarm about company’s approach to China

  10-03-2025 23:57 via nbcnews.com
  Former Facebook director Sarah Wynn-Williams has written a new book about her time at the company, “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed and Lost Idealism.” She told NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk that Facebook had a ‘growth-at-all-costs’ mentality and says the company was willing to abandon its free speech principles to appease the Chinese government.
  
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• The Age of a Human-Neanderthal Child's Burial Has Just Been Resolved

  10-03-2025 23:10 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn about the Lapedo child, an ancient human with Neanderthal features who was buried at a rock shelter in Portugal between 27,780 years and 28,550 years ago.
  
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• Musk says DOGE is in almost every federal agency and plans to double staff

  10-03-2025 23:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  Trump adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that he plans to double the size of his staff in the Department of Government Efficiency, which he noted is already working inside nearly every federal agency.
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Hantaviruses

  10-03-2025 23:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Taking steps to avoid contracting the deadly infectious disease makes more sense that trying to treat it.
  
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• Vaccines, Not Supplements, Remain the Best Way to Fight Measles

  10-03-2025 22:20 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn why Vitamin A therapy can reduce child mortality in some very specific instances, but vaccination for measles is the best treatment.
  
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• How Ancient Volcanoes Helped Create the Air We Breathe Today

  10-03-2025 22:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn more about how complex life on Earth likely wouldn’t have been possible without volcanic activity.
  
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• NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

  10-03-2025 21:58 via nytimes.com
  
  About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
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• A Quantum “Goblet” May Hold the Key to the Future of Computing

  10-03-2025 21:03 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at Empa have taken a significant step toward practical quantum computing by creating and manipulating Heisenberg spin chains with nanographene molecules. The smallest unit of information in a computer is the bit—either on or off, 1 or 0. Modern computing power is built entirely on the combination and interconnection of countless ones and zeros. [...]
  
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• Adding a Spark of Humor to Science Communication May Build Trust

  10-03-2025 21:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn more about how simple jokes can help an audience understand and trust science communicators more.
  
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• Tesla shares plunge 15%, steepest drop in five years

  10-03-2025 20:19 via nbcnews.com
  
  Tesla’s selloff on Wall Street intensified on Monday, with shares of the electric vehicle maker plunging 15%, their worst day on the market since September 2020.
  
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• Apple Readies Dramatic Software Overhaul for iPhone, iPad and Mac - Bloomberg

  10-03-2025 20:04 via news.google.com
  Apple Readies Dramatic Software Overhaul for iPhone, iPad and Mac  BloombergYour iPhone tipped to get a seismic upgrade with iOS 19 – the biggest in many years  YahooReport: Apple to Make Biggest Changes to Operating Systems in Years  PYMNTS.comApple is reportedly planning a design overhaul for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS  The Verge
  
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• Cold Temperatures Unlock the Hidden Powers of Shapeshifting Proteins

  10-03-2025 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A new theory suggests temperature controls how metamorphic proteins shapeshift, with colder temperatures promoting transformation. Researchers analyzed multiple protein pairs and found strong evidence supporting this idea. If true, this discovery could help scientists design powerful new proteins for medicine and biotechnology. Metamorphic Proteins: The Shapeshifters of Cells Metamorphic proteins are the “shapeshifters” of cells, [...]
  
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• New Molecule Competes with Ozempic, Showing Fewer Side Effects

  10-03-2025 19:30 via discovermagazine.com
  
  A naturally occurring molecule that works as effectively as other semaglutide-based drugs — without the common side effects — could expand the market for weight-loss treatments.
  
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• Watch: Rare Footage Reveals First-Ever Look at Polar Bear Cubs Emerging From Dens

  10-03-2025 19:16 via scitechdaily.com
  Remote cameras were deployed in the Arctic mountains across nearly a decade; Valuable footage of moms and cubs emerging from dens shines light on elusive polar bear reproduction. Researchers from Polar Bears International, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the Norwegian Polar Institute, and the University of Toronto Scarborough have provided the first detailed observations [...]
  
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• Homeland Security overhauls asylum phone app — now it's for 'self-deportation'

  10-03-2025 19:14
  
  The Trump administration has overhauled a cellphone app once used to let migrants apply for asylum
  
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• X users report a series of outages

  10-03-2025 19:06
  
  Hours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."
  
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• Canada Is Now In The Hands Of Arch-Technocrat And Trilateral Mark Carney

  10-03-2025 18:23 via technocracy.news
  
  Justin Trudeau appears as a pedestrian slacker in the shadow of a heavyweight globalist like Mark Carney: former governor of the Central Bank in Canada (2008 -2013), former governor of the Bank of England (2013-2020) former member of the Trilateral Commission, former Goldman Sachs managing director, and bigwig with Bilderberg, WEF, United Nations, etc.
  Carney has been labeled a Technocrat along with other Trilaterals like Mario Monte (Italy) and Georges Papademos (Greece), and Keir Starmer (UK).
  
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• AI Can Now Learn 100x Faster Without Wasting Energy

  10-03-2025 18:07 via scitechdaily.com
  AI is consuming more energy than ever, with data centers struggling to keep up with demand. A breakthrough training method could change everything, slashing energy use while maintaining accuracy. By shifting from traditional iterative training to a probability-based approach, researchers have found a way to optimize neural networks with far less computation. This innovation, inspired [...]
  
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• Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to the U.S. in response to Trump's trade war

  10-03-2025 17:20 via nbcnews.com
  
  Ontario is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, the province's premier, Doug Ford, said.
  
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• X sees major outages as Musk claims 'massive cyberattack' hit platform

  10-03-2025 17:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  Three separate outages appeared to hit Elon Musk's X social media site Monday as he claimed it was suffering a "massive cyberattack."
  
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• The Surprising Link Between CO2 Levels and Satellite Collisions

  10-03-2025 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Climate change isn’t just warming the planet—it’s reshaping space. As greenhouse gases trap heat in the lower atmosphere, the upper atmosphere cools and contracts, reducing the drag that naturally pulls old satellites back to Earth. With satellites lingering longer in orbit, the risk of collisions and space debris skyrockets, threatening the future of satellite communications, [...]
  
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• Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column

  10-03-2025 16:55 via nbcnews.com
  
  Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus resigned Monday after accusing the paper's CEO and publisher of killing her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos' latest editorial edict.
  
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• Lila Sciences Uses A.I. to Turbocharge Scientific Discovery

  10-03-2025 16:02 via nytimes.com
  
  An ambitious start-up embodies new optimism that artificial intelligence can turbocharge scientific discovery.
  
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• Supercharged T-Cells Hunt Down the Hardest-to-Treat Cancers

  10-03-2025 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists have supercharged CAR-T therapy, making it more powerful against elusive cancer cells that usually escape detection. This innovation, called ALA-CART, helps the immune system better recognize and destroy resistant cancers. The new design not only improves treatment success but also promises fewer side effects. A Powerful Upgrade to CAR-T Therapy Researchers at the University [...]
  
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• Into the Unknown: How Similar Is Deep Sea and Space Exploration?

  10-03-2025 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  From immense pressure to limited supplies, learn more about the similarities between deep sea and space exploration and what risks they pose to explorers.
  
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• NASA and SpaceX Are Building the Most Advanced Space Station Ever – In Lunar Orbit

  10-03-2025 14:53 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA’s Artemis campaign is rapidly advancing the development of Gateway, a space station that will orbit the Moon and serve as a crucial hub for future deep space exploration. Major progress has been made on the HALO habitation module, with international partners contributing to its construction and testing. The station will support Artemis IV astronauts, [...]
  
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• Is Fluoride Lowering Children’s IQ? New Research Raises Troubling Questions

  10-03-2025 13:31 via scitechdaily.com
  Fluoride is added to drinking water in many countries to prevent cavities, but new research suggests even low exposure may impact children’s cognitive abilities. A study in Bangladesh tracked 500 mothers and their children, linking higher fluoride levels to reduced cognitive performance, particularly in verbal reasoning and sensory processing. While fluoride in toothpaste is generally [...]
  
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• Facebook whistleblower alleges ‘lethal carelessness’ in new book

  10-03-2025 12:53 via today.com
  Sarah Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook for six years, opens up about her experience at the tech giant, what she calls the company’s “lethal carelessness” and her views on Mark Zuckerberg in a new memoir. Meta says the book filled with false accusations and is taking legal action to try to stop its publication. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.
  
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• Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir

  10-03-2025 12:44 via nbcnews.com
  
  The book by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former New Zealand diplomat, addresses Facebook’s impact on democracy during a crucial period in its history.
  
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• You’ve Been Misreading Your Dog’s Emotions This Whole Time

  10-03-2025 12:01 via scitechdaily.com
  New research reveals that humans are surprisingly bad at reading their dogs’ emotions. Instead of looking at the dog’s behavior, we judge emotions based on the situation. People assume a dog is happy or sad depending on what’s happening around them, not what they’re actually doing. Adding to the confusion, humans also project their own [...]
  
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• AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine

  10-03-2025 11:35
  
  As AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforce
  
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• Ancient Cave Discovery Reveals That 8,000 Years Ago, the Sahara Was Green

  10-03-2025 11:31 via scitechdaily.com
  Analysis of Moroccan stalagmites reveals that the Sahara received increased rainfall between 8,700 and 4,300 years ago, supporting early herding societies. This rainfall, likely driven by tropical plumes and monsoon expansion, narrowed the desert, improved habitability, and facilitated human movement. Analysis of stalagmite samples from caves in southern Morocco has revealed new details about past [...]
  
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• With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles - The Texas Tribune

  10-03-2025 11:00 via news.google.com
  With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles  The Texas TribuneDo Adults Need a Measles Booster?  Medpage Today
  
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• How Whale Waste Powers Marine Ecosystems

  10-03-2025 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Whales do more than just swim the seas—they power the ocean’s ecosystem. By transporting nutrients from deep waters to the surface and across vast distances, they fuel marine life in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Their migrations bring nitrogen-rich urine and organic matter to nutrient-starved tropical waters, boosting plankton, fish, and coral reefs. Once [...]
  
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• AI can steal your voice, and there's not much you can do about it

  10-03-2025 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  It's easy to bypass steps voice cloning services have taken to prevent non-consensual voice cloning, according to the report.
  
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• Hubble’s Stunning Space Illusion Reveals a Hidden Supernova Secret

  10-03-2025 10:22 via scitechdaily.com
  A stunning Hubble image showcases a spiral galaxy seemingly intertwined with a nearby star—but looks can be deceiving! This new Hubble Space Telescope image showcases a dazzling spiral galaxy alongside a bright foreground star, both located in the constellation Virgo. Although they appear close together—almost overlapping—they are actually separated by an immense distance. The star, [...]
  
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• For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves

  10-03-2025 10:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.
  
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• Want a Sharper Mind? Science Says Eat Walnuts in the Morning

  10-03-2025 09:18 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study suggests that starting the day with walnuts can boost brain function, leading to quicker reactions and improved memory in young adults. Researchers at the University of Reading tested participants who ate a walnut-enriched breakfast and found significant cognitive benefits compared to a nut-free meal. The study highlights the potential of walnuts as [...]
  
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• This Cyclone Broke Every Rule – And Now It’s Wreaking Havoc

  10-03-2025 08:01 via scitechdaily.com
  Tropical Cyclone Alfred, an unusually southern storm for Australia’s east coast, took a surprising turn toward land, putting Brisbane and nearby areas at risk. Though not the strongest cyclone on record, its slow movement made it a prolonged and dangerous event, bringing torrential rains, coastal flooding, and powerful winds. Experts struggled to predict its erratic [...]
  
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• Japan's Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people

  10-03-2025 07:46
  
  Nissan Motor Corp. recently showcased its driverless technology on city streets in Yokohama
  
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• AI Identifies 11 Key Factors That Predict Anxiety Recovery

  10-03-2025 06:45 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study from Penn State suggests that artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning, could help predict long-term recovery from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Researchers analyzed over 80 psychological, sociodemographic, and health-related factors for 126 individuals with GAD, identifying 11 key variables that can predict recovery with up to 72% accuracy. AI’s Role in Predicting Anxiety [...]
  
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• Scientists Just Solved a Cosmic Mystery: Why Galaxy Clusters Stay Hot

  10-03-2025 05:54 via scitechdaily.com
  XRISM has uncovered how galaxy clusters evolve—violent mergers create turbulence, preventing hot gas from cooling. This discovery solves a long-standing mystery and provides new insight into cosmic history. XRISM’s Advanced X-ray Spectrometer – Using its superior capabilities, XRISM detected oscillating hot gas motion at the center of the Centaurus Cluster for the first time. First [...]
  
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• CDC to Study Potential Autism and Vaccine Links - AllSides

  10-03-2025 05:22 via news.google.com
  CDC to Study Potential Autism and Vaccine Links  AllSidesC.D.C. Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism  The New York TimesCDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link  ABC NewsCDC announces investigation into link between autism, vaccines  NewsNation Now
  
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• What to stream: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'

  10-03-2025 05:06
  
  “Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock's “Long Bright River” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases
  
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• ‘The Righteous Gemstones’: How Bradley Cooper Got To Star In Season 4 Premiere, Where Was The Cast & When Will They Return - Deadline

  10-03-2025 05:04 via news.google.com
  ‘The Righteous Gemstones’: How Bradley Cooper Got To Star In Season 4 Premiere, Where Was The Cast & When Will They Return  DeadlineView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Scientists Just Found a Hidden Climate Tracker in Starlink’s Signals – And It’s a Game Changer

  10-03-2025 05:03 via scitechdaily.com
  A new approach is unlocking hidden data from satellite mega-constellations to track Earth’s changes in real time. By using the Doppler effect, scientists have found a way to analyze signals from Starlink and similar networks, revealing insights into climate, sea levels, and weather patterns. Precision is still a challenge, but the potential for global observation [...]
  
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• Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests - The Associated Press

  10-03-2025 04:37 via news.google.com
  Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests  The Associated PressUS immigration agents arrest Palestinian student protester at Columbia University in Trump crackdown  ReutersICE agents arrest anti-Israel activist who led protests on Columbia University campus for months  Fox NewsICE arrests Columbia graduate student and activist, lawyer says  GothamistICE Arrests Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia &nbs
  
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• Md. confirms measles case; Dulles Airport travelers may have been exposed - The Washington Post

  10-03-2025 04:33 via news.google.com
  Md. confirms measles case; Dulles Airport travelers may have been exposed  The Washington PostVirginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport  Fox NewsMaryland resident has measles after returning from international travel  NBC WashingtonVDH warns of potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia  InsideNoVa
  
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• China's deflationary pressures deepen in February - Reuters.com

  10-03-2025 04:16 via news.google.com
  China's deflationary pressures deepen in February  Reuters.comChina's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months  CNBCFalling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China’s economy  The Associated PressChina’s Inflation Declines Below Zero for First Time in Year  Bloomberg
  
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• Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs’ effects on markets - The Washington Post

  10-03-2025 04:13 via news.google.com
  Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs’ effects on markets  The Washington PostTrump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite  The New York TimesTrump Says US Economy Faces ‘Transition,’ Avoids Recession Call  BloombergTrump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and the prospect of higher prices  CNBC
  
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