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Commonwealth Fusion Systems Secures $85 Million Funding Boost from US Government
The US government has awarded Commonwealth Fusion Systems an $85 million grant to develop advanced semiconductors for the fusion power industry.
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WEHI Researchers Identify New Immune Cells in Fight Against Small Cell Lung Cancer
A new type of immune cell has been discovered that can detect and destroy small cell lung cancer tumors, offering hope for improved treatment options.
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Microsoft AI Diagnostic System Outperforms Human Physicians
A recent study published in Science found that Microsoft's MAI-DxO system correctly diagnosed 83% of complex medical cases.
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Coffee Consumption Linked to Increased Daily Calorie Intake
The study found that Americans are getting more calories from their daily cup of coffee than previously thought, with an average increase in coffee-related calories from 43 to 60 per day.
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Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Discovered by AI Technology
Websites around the world have been taken offline as governments and cyber-security agencies issue a critical update to address two severe vulnerabilities in the widely used PHP programming language.
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Viral Infections Disrupt Cellular Energy Supply
Researchers have discovered that excessive accumulation of RNA in human cells can lead to damage to energy-producing structures.
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Astronauts Adapt Well to Weightlessness and Simulated Martian Gravity
Researchers tracked the heart health of 13 astronauts on the International Space Station and found that they adapted quickly to weightlessness.
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Four minutes a day of strength training improves physical performance in older adults
A new study led by Penn State College of Medicine found that daily exercise for 12 weeks improved muscle strength and mobility in individuals aged 65 and over.
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Vaccine Trial Researchers' Offices Raided by Police in Guinea-Bissau
Police in Guinea-Bissau have raided offices of researchers involved in a vaccine trial, seizing doses of hepatitis B vaccines as part of an investigation.
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Polestar Collaborates with University of Oxford on Driver Experience Study
Researchers at the University of Oxford are collaborating with Polestar to explore how car performance affects the driver.
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Artificial Intelligence Tool Estimates Cancer Patients' Survival Chances Using Facial Features
Researchers have developed a tool called FaceSurvival that uses facial features to estimate how ill patients are and their chances of survival from cancer.
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Alzheimer's Disease Resistance Linked to Rare Genetic Mutation
Researchers at Columbia University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could help explain why some people remain mentally sharp despite carrying a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's.
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Blueberries May Have Unexpected Impact on Mental Health in Older Adults
A small pilot study found that daily blueberry consumption may reduce depressive symptoms in older adults, but more research is needed to confirm these findings.
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Advanced Microscope Allows Scientists to Observe Living Cells with Unprecedented Clarity
A new microscope developed by Stanford University researchers enables scientists to observe cellular structures in real time without the need for fluorescent labels.
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Breakthrough Discovery Reveals Protein Linked to Cancer Growth May Also Fight Tumors
Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have found that activating a protein in immune cells can make them more effective at attacking cancerous cells, potentially opening up new avenues for treating certain cancers.
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Medication Link to Sudden Vision Loss Found in Diabetes Patients
Researchers at Rutgers have discovered a link between two widely used medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, and an increased risk of ischemic optic neuropathy, which can cause sudden vision loss.
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Guinea-Bissau Denies Approval for Controversial Vaccine Trial
Guinea-Bissau's health minister has denied approving a vaccine trial involving newborns that was set to be funded by the US government and private partners.
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Machine Translation Struggles with Idiomatic Expressions
The reliance on machine translation raises concerns about its limitations and potential consequences due to struggles with idiomatic expressions.
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New Mathematical Model Tracks Food Digestion and Calorie Absorption
A new mathematical model, known as DAMM (digestion, absorption, and microbial metabolism), tracks how food moves through the digestive tract and estimates which products of digestion are absorbed by the body.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to fingernail detachment and discoloration
Researchers have found a significant link between popular weight loss medications and an unexpected fingernail problem, with 39% of GLP-1 users reporting nail detachment.