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AI Helps Develop Safer Antibiotics to Combat Resistant Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have made a breakthrough in developing safe and effective antibiotics to combat resistant bacteria, leveraging artificial intelligence to engineer a new drug that has shown promise in animal trials. The team used a large language model, similar to the one powering ChatGPT, to reengineer an existing antibiotic called Protegrin-1, which is great at killing bacteria but toxic to humans.
Former Texas Longhorn filled with reasons to transfer to Ragin' Cajuns
Once former Texas Longhorn Sam Ardoin made up his mind to enter the transfer portal, the next step wasn’t very complicated. “I just decided if UL offers me, then I’m going to go there,” Ardoin said. “I didn’t really give any other schools a chance to offer.”
Texas Elderly Couple Was Scammed On Facebook, Suspect Arrested In Florida
Let This Story Serve As A Reminder, Especially For Older Folks, To Be Careful About Who You Do Business With On Social Media. In the age of social media, misinformation and scams run rampant because its hard to verify or check if the people you're doing business with are reputable and most often they present offers and deals that are just too good to pass up.
Stories of hope from disaster: Behind the scenes of God’s Pit Crew’s Texas deployment
The people of Texas are no strangers to extreme and disastrous weather, and this year has been no exception. In a span of roughly three months, the Lone Star State has experienced three major disaster scenarios including deadly flash flooding, destructive derecho winds, and fatal flooding and wind gusts caused by the landfall of Hurricane Beryl.
Texas Standard for Aug. 1, 2024: Bighorn sheep being released in Franklin Mountains outside El Paso
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has carefully managed herds in state-owned natural areas, primarily around the Big Bend region. Now, they’re moving into new territory by releasing bighorns in the Franklin Mountains outside El Paso. Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Check...
Man pleads guilty for role in manufacturing, distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina.
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking organization involved in the manufacturing and distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Why are Texas, U.S. flags at half-staff?
TEXAS, USA — You'll notice on Thursday, Aug. 1, Texas and U.S. flags will be at half-staff. Both the State of Texas and U.S. flags will be lowered to honor Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, of Houston. Lee died in mid-July, her family announced, after she had been fighting pancreatic cancer.
Texas Crypto Miners Expand Beyond Bitcoin: AI Emerges as the New Frontier
Traditionally known for its profound history and vivacious culture, Fort Worth has rapidly developed into a global hub for various forms of cryptocurrency innovation. Notably, the pioneering nature of local crypto mining seems to know no bounds, with many crypto businesses diversifying their portfolios by way of embracing new technologies like artificial intelligence and alternative cryptocurrencies like meme coins. While the recent shift can be attributed to complex, modern business strategies, it’s also a story of rapid adaptation and long-term forward thinking.
Award-Winning Texas News Anchor Breaks Boyfriend’s Nose After Too Many Margaritas
KBTX weekend news anchor, Heather Kovar, went out for a night of Tex-Mex and adult beverages with her boyfriend. The evening took a turn when they headed back to Heather's apartment across the street after an argument in the restaurant about their relationship. Kovar, employed by the popular news station...
Authorities Turn Up the Heat to Find August’s Most Wanted Fugitive in Texas
August is hot and the hunt for some of the most wanted fugitives in Texas is on. Your help is needed to get this man behind bars, with a hefty reward offered. Your help is needed to put Omar David Zavala behind bars. Zavala is a Hispanic male, 30-years-old. He's 6' 1" and 180 weighs pounds. Zavala has other identifying marks including a tattoo on his right forearm.
Colorado Police Jump On Texas Police Bandwagon With New Attire
Somebody call a cop! Colorado police finally caught on to how cool Texas police are and stole their idea. Police all over the country have pretty strict rules when it comes to uniforms, plain clothes and undercover officers being the exceptions. Fashion forces change in everything though, even uniforms and official gear as new stuff becomes available.
Saharan dust continues to linger over Dallas-Fort Worth, creating hazy skies
NORTH TEXAS – A hazy, hot day is in store for North Texans as the weekend approaches. The haziness is due to the Saharan dust still lingering over the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.The Saharan dust layer should thin out later on Thursday and as the mid to upper-level winds turn more northwest to north, the dust should be pushed out of the area.On top of the hazy sky Thursday, the high temperatures warm to the triple digits thanks to drier air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere then will mix down to the surface later in the day. The humidity won't be...
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