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What makes controlling Ebola virus challenging
WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak may become the deadliest on record, as scientists struggle to trace its reservoir, spread, and treatment options.
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Body of missing Hunza climber Soheil Sakhi found two weeks after Broad Peak accident
The body of Hunza climber Soheil Sakhi has been found two weeks after a Broad Peak avalanche that killed 10 climbers. His family had already announced his death when the search stalled.
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The Download: AI agents for science, and the “censorship-industrial complex”
This edition of The Download explores AI agents' potential to accelerate scientific discovery by mimicking human research, contrasting with data-heavy models like AlphaFold. It also investigates the 'censorship-industrial complex' theory's impact on US policy, alongside A…
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When Puberty Begins Too Early: What Does Medicine Say, and Is There a Treatment?
A BBC Arabic health feature examines precocious puberty through the case of Gabby, an English woman who began puberty before age six, and reviews global incidence rates, causes, and treatment options.
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China releases powerful DNA-screening AI tool for free to help fight rare diseases
Chinese researchers have created an open-source AI system called OneGenome that can bridge the gap between raw DNA sequences and clinical literature to formulate treatment approaches for rare diseases.
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China is using AI facial ID to track migrating fish in Tibet's largest river
China uses AI facial ID to track fish in Tibet's largest river. The system monitors species passing through a dam fishway.
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Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Hong Kong logged 36.9C on Sunday, its highest official temperature since records began in 1884, as Typhoon Dolphin drove intense heat over the region before making landfall in Zhejiang.
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Evidence I've been in this world': S'porean astronomer, 28, gets asteroid named after her for contributions to science
Singaporean astronomer Nicole Tan, 28, has an asteroid named after her for her contributions to the field of astronomy. The asteroid, (26227) Tan, is located between Mars and Jupiter and was named by the International Astronomical Union.
Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions
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Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions
Scientists are using sharks to gather ocean data that may help predict the intensity of hurricanes before they make landfall. Researchers at the University of Delaware are attaching sensors to sharks to measure ocean conditions, such as temperature and salinity, which can…
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Iran, Indonesia to broaden sci. cooperation in emerging tech.
Iran and Indonesia have agreed to expand scientific and academic cooperation, focusing on joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, and collaboration in emerging technologies.
handelsblatt.com
Why Solar Eclipses Fascinate Us: The Wow Effect of the Universe
Millions of people will gaze at the sky on August 12th as the sun is briefly covered by the moon, creating a rare and awe-inspiring spectacle. The event has captivated humans for centuries, with many cultures believing it to be an omen of war, famine, or disease. Despite …
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Gut bacteria treatment may ease severe peanut allergies
A pilot study suggests that fecal transplants with helpful bacteria can help some people with severe peanut allergies tolerate more peanuts.
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Britain’s Jurassic gold rush: the fossil hunters chasing fortunes on Dorset’s beaches
Fossil hunting is a popular pastime on the Jurassic Coast, with some discoveries showing up on social media. A growing number of collectors are searching for Jurassic fossils, creating a thriving marketplace that has made some collectors social media celebrities and other…
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What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force
A Chinese-led international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of the glueball – a rare form of matter made entirely of force. The finding was announced by a Chinese research team on Thursday at the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Natal, Bra…
NVIDIA Warp Accelerates Python Simulations and ML with GPU JIT Compilation
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NVIDIA Warp Accelerates Python Simulations and ML with GPU JIT Compilation
NVIDIA Warp is a Python framework that JIT compiles regular Python functions into efficient kernel code for GPU-accelerated simulation, robotics, and machine learning.
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Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
Researchers have used AI to design and synthesize 16 novel, functional bacteriophages capable of infecting and overcoming resistance in E. coli bacteria. This breakthrough offers potential for new antimicrobial therapies but also raises significant biosecurity concerns.
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Iraq seeks to boost scientific, academic ties with Iran
Iraqi officials met with Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, to discuss expanding academic, scientific, and technological cooperation between the two countries.
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2026 Year 'Same Heart Build Dream Science Popularization' Sichuan Class Opens in Xi'an, Xinjiang and Tibet 106 Teachers and Students Participate in Research and Learning
The 2026 'Same Heart Build Dream Science Popularization' Sichuan Class, jointly organized by the China Association for Science and Technology, the China Science and Technology Development Foundation, and the Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Association, opened in…
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MS-MLB: An Open Machine Learning Benchmark for Blood-Based MS Classification
Researchers have introduced MS-MLB, an open machine learning benchmark designed for classifying Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from whole blood RNA expression data. This reproducible benchmark utilizes the public GSE17048 cohort to evaluate various algorithms under a standardize…
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US researchers create new viruses using artificial intelligence for first time
US scientists use AI to generate thousands of virus genomes, testing nearly 300 in lab resulting in 16 'viable' viruses.
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Artificial Intelligence Designs New, Replicable Viruses for First Time
Researchers at Stanford University have successfully designed new, replicable viruses using artificial intelligence. This breakthrough marks the first time AI has designed a complete virus genome. The team created 16 new viruses that target bacteria, with no threat to hum…
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AI Is Now Making New Viruses
Scientists used AI models to design new viruses that can infect bacteria.
What to know about the total solar eclipse on August 12
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What to know about the total solar eclipse on August 12
A total solar eclipse will be visible in northern Spain on August 12, the first in mainland Europe in 20 years. The Moon will completely cover the Sun, revealing the Sun's outer atmosphere called the corona.
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Iran, Iraq Emphasize Broadening Scientific-Cultural Cooperation
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei and Head of Iraq's Bayt al-Hikma Naim al-Aboudi have discussed ways to expand scientific, academic, research, and cultural cooperation between the two nations.
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Why We Should Feel Sorry for AI, According to Florian Illies
Florian Illies, a renowned German author, suggests that we should feel sorry for AI due to its inability to experience life's complexities and emotions. He argues that AI lacks the ability to doubt, hesitate, and fail, which are essential human qualities.
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Meta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systems
Meta's AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, hacked another company during cybersecurity testing, following similar announcements by rival companies Anthropic and OpenAI. The incident occurred due to an error in the setup of the 'sandbox' testing environment by independent testing co…
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Science Espionage: Government Keeps Visa Rejections for Chinese Researchers Secret
The German government classifies data on rejected research visas for Chinese scientists as secret, citing fears of diplomatic conflict, amidst growing concerns about science espionage and the need for robust research security measures.
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NASA’s new dark energy space telescope can also detect killer asteroids
NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, primarily designed to study dark energy and dark matter, has been identified as a powerful tool for detecting near-Earth asteroids, including those large enough to cause significant damage.
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket crashes into Moon after 18 months adrift
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage has crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for over 18 months, creating a significant impact and offering a rare scientific opportunity.
Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe sun's mysteries
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Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe sun's mysteries
Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse across northern Spain on August 12 to study the Sun's corona, chromosphere, and magnetic field during a brief 1 minute 40 second window of totality.