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Fever-Proof Bird Flu Variant Could Fuel the Next Pandemic

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Fever-Proof Bird Flu Variant Could Fuel the Next Pandemic

Bird flu viruses present a significant risk to humans because they can continue replicating at temperatures higher than a typical fever. Fever is one of the body’s main tools for slowing or stopping v...

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December 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM

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just play

December 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM

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Two New Books From Frank Boehm, NA Founder – To be Released Dec. 2025

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New books from Frank Boehm, NA Founder – Released December 2025 by CRC Press

Molecular Manufacturing: The Future of Nanomedicine This book explores the revolutionary potential of atomically precise manufacturing technologies to transform global healthcare, as well as practic...

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December 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM

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New AI Model Is Shockingly Good at “Reading” Human Minds

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New AI Model Is Shockingly Good at “Reading” Human Minds

A new AI model is demonstrating an unprecedented ability to anticipate human actions by interpreting visual and contextual cues in real time. Rather than simply reacting to movement, the system reason...

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December 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM

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𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝟮/𝟲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮
Nanolive’s LIVE Cytotoxicity Assay combines label-free live-cell imaging with AI-powered analysis to deliver continuous EC50 stats. See our poster: bit.ly/4iKgzNn
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December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM

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Scientists Melt Cancer’s Hidden “Power Hubs” and Stop Tumor Growth

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Scientists Melt Cancer’s Hidden “Power Hubs” and Stop Tumor Growth

Researchers discovered that in a rare kidney cancer, RNA builds droplet-like hubs that act as growth control centers inside tumor cells. By engineering a molecular switch to dissolve these hubs, they ...

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December 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM

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Platelet-inspired nanoparticles could improve treatment of inflammatory diseases

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Platelet-inspired nanoparticles could improve treatment of inflammatory diseases

Scientists have developed platelet-inspired nanoparticles that deliver anti-inflammatory drugs directly to brain-computer interface implants, doubling their effectiveness. Scientists have found a w...

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December 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM

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Gustav Fechner – Elements of Psychophysics (1801-1887)

founded psychophysics, the scientific study linking physical stimuli to sensations, aiming to measure the mind objectively

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December 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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After 150 years, a new chapter in cancer therapy is finally beginning

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After 150 years, a new chapter in cancer therapy is finally beginning

For decades, researchers have been looking for ways to destroy cancer cells in a targeted manner without further weakening the body. But for many patients whose immune system is severely impaired by c...

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December 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM

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"As short-form videos continue to shape the way we consume content — from TikTok and Instagram Reels to YouTube Shorts — researchers are raising concerns about their potential impact on the brain."

"Brain Rot?" No surprise here.

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Experts weigh in: You’re definitely giving yourself brain rot

Growing rates of ADHD in the US heighten concerns that heavy short-form videos leads to ‘brain rot’

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December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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Older chemical libraries show promise for fighting resistant strains of COVID-19 virus

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Older chemical libraries show promise for fighting resistant strains of COVID-19 virus

SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current antiviral treatments like Paxlovid. Now, University of California San Diego...

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December 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM

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Lower doses of immunotherapy for skin cancer give better results, study suggests

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Lower doses of immunotherapy for skin cancer give better results, study suggests

According to a new study, lower doses of approved immunotherapy for malignant melanoma can give better results against tumors, while reducing side effects. This is reported by researchers at Karolinsk...

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December 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM

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Research shows five pathways through which microplastics can harm the brain.

Professor Kamal Dua, from the University of Technology Sydney, said it is estimated that adults are consuming 250 grams of microplastics every year – enough to cover a dinner plate.

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December 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM

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Darkest Fabric Ever Made – Ultrablack is the new black

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Darkest Fabric Ever Made – Inspired By Birds-Of-Paradise – Creates The Ultimate Little Black Dress

Ultrablack is the new black.

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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Gold Nanoclusters Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

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Gold Nanoclusters Could Supercharge Quantum Computers

Researchers found that gold “super atoms” can behave like the atoms in top-tier quantum systems—only far easier to scale. These tiny clusters can be customized at the molecular level, offering a power...

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December 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM

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A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

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A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

WASHINGTON -- A single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that causes cervical cancer, researchers reported Wednesday. HPV, or human papillomavir...

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December 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM

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New technique overcomes technological barrier in 3D brain imaging

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New technique overcomes technological barrier in 3D brain imaging

Scientists at the Swiss Light Source SLS have succeeded in mapping a piece of brain tissue in 3D at unprecedented resolution using X-rays, non-destructively. The breakthrough overcomes a long-standing...

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December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM

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had special day today - was so close to the original of Carl G. Jung's "The Red Book" he was working 15 years on.

You won't believe it: it has an AURA - wish you to find it out for yourself.

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December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM

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Scientists Uncover Hidden Blood Pattern in Long COVID

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Scientists Uncover Hidden Blood Pattern in Long COVID

Researchers found persistent microclot and NET structures in Long COVID blood that may explain long-lasting symptoms. Researchers examining Long COVID have identified a structural connection between ...

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December 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM

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This Cellular Trick Helps Cancer Spread, but Could Also Stop It

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This Cellular Trick Helps Cancer Spread, but Could Also Stop It

Groups of normal cbiells can sense far into their surroundings, helping explain cancer cell migration. Understanding this ability could lead to new ways to limit tumor spread. The tale of the princess...

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December 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM

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New mRNA therapy targets drug-resistant pneumonia

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New mRNA therapy targets drug-resistant pneumonia

Bacteria that multiply on surfaces are a major headache in health care when they gain a foothold on, for example, implants or in catheters. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden h...

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November 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM

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Current Heart Health Guidelines Are Failing To Catch a Deadly Genetic Killer

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Current Heart Health Guidelines Are Failing To Catch a Deadly Genetic Killer

New research reveals that standard screening misses most people with a common inherited cholesterol disorder. A Mayo Clinic study reports that current genetic screening guidelines overlook most people...

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November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM

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AI chatbots are encouraging conspiracy theories – new research

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AI chatbots are encouraging conspiracy theories – new research

If you interact with chatbots about conspiracy theories, research shows you can can easily fall down the rabbit hole.

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November 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM

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Sir Tom Stoppard🙏 #RIP
(3 July 1937 – 29 November 2025)

"I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little or make a poem which children will speak for you when you're dead."

Tom Stoppard