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New research using neural networks, a form of brain-inspired AI, proposes a solution to the tough challenge of modeling the states of molecules. A new study by Imperial College and Google DeepMind introduces a neural network-based method to model molecular excited states. This method could significantly enhance the accuracy of computational chemistry, aiding the development of new materials and technologies through simulations before actual laboratory experimentation.

AI Discovers the Quantum Code: Revolutionizing Chemistry

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The researchers first trained the computer program to print out a surgical rehearsal model of a prostate.

Self-improving AI can revolutionize 3D printing of biomedical devices, organs

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Neuralink's Next Leap: A Closer Look at the Second Patient’s Brain Chip Implant Success. Disclaimer: The following article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as an endorsement or medical advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with healthcare professionals for any medical concerns.

Second Neuralink Patient Reports Brain Chip Implant Success

Summary: A century after the first human brainwave recording, EEG technology has revolutionized our understanding of brain function, particularly in diagnosing epilepsy. Experts now predict that within a generation, EEG could become a widespread tool for cognitive enhancement, early diagnosis, and communication for those with severe disabilities. However, ethical concerns about privacy and the commercialization of EEG data loom large as the technology advances.

100 Years of EEG: Transforming Brain Research

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 Scientists have discovered a way to give robots a sense of touch without the need for expensive artificial skin.A team from the German Aerospace Centre instead used artificial intelligence to interpret the signals from a robot’s internal sensors in order to accurately detect external force and pressure.The researchers said the new approach would negate the need for costly biometric skins and sensors, while also enabling a “shift from conventional modalities towards adaptability, flexibility, and intuitive handling”.A concept built by the team includes virtual buttons, switches and slider bars that can be freely placed, moved and configured in any location...

Robots learn to feel human touch without artificial skin

Beyond being a delicious addition to a sandwich, mayonnaise may help scientists figure out how to harness the power of nuclear fusion. Mechanical engineers at Pennsylvania's Lehigh University are, per a press release, using Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise — yes, they specified the brand — as a stand-in for plasma, the highly-charged state of matter that occurs when electrons are shed during the collision of atoms.

Scientists Say Secret to Fusion May Lie in Hellmann's Mayonnaise

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The captivating world of quantum mechanics is constantly evolving, revealing complexities that challenge our perception of reality. Recent advancements illuminate the puzzling wave functions of entangled photons, providing remarkable insights into the behavior of these fundamental particles. At the forefront of this research are experts from the University of Ottawa...

Quantum dance of entangled photons captured in real-time

The San Francisco Standard reports that Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary, is considering a subscription program that would let teens hail one of its cars solo and send pickup and drop-off alerts to their parents. In a survey, Waymo referred to the program as “Waymo Teen,” and floated prices ranging from $150 to $250 per month for up to 16 rides.

Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids

Scientists have found human beings age faster at two points in their lives. A new study by Stanford University and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore showed that humans have two faster bursts of aging at a molecular level at the ages of 44 and again at 60. Research showed aging...

Research: Humans don’t age at consistent pace

Giant black holes in the centres of galaxies like our own Milky Way are known to occasionally munch on nearby stars. This leads to a dramatic and complex process as the star plunging towards the supermassive black hole is spaghettified and and torn to shreds. The resulting fireworks are known as a tidal disruption event.

Watch a Black Hole Tear a Star to Shreds in Insane New Simulations

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Several animal species may possess sentient awareness, but they can't let us know one way or the other. Henry Taylor: Consciousness is a subjective, personal thing, so scientists who study it usually rely on people to tell them what they are conscious of. The problem is that infants are presumably conscious but, without speech, they can't let us know. Animals like dogs, cats, octopuses and maybe insects might also be conscious, but they can't tell us that either.

Scientists are seeking new ways of measuring consciousness

ARECIBO, Puerto Rico — For nearly half a century, astronomers have been puzzled by a brief and unexplainable radio signal detected in 1977 that seemed to hint at the existence of alien life. Known as the “Wow! Signal,” this tantalizing cosmic transmission has remained one of the most intriguing mysteries in the search for signs of intelligent life in outer space. Now, scientists may finally know where it came from!

Wow! Scientists may have finally decoded mysterious signal from space

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

BioAro, a leader in precision health and genomics, has achieved a milestone in Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS). Utilizing the AI-powered PanOmiQ platform, the company’s laboratory processed a WGS sample from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and achieved a 100% match in variant calling, demonstrating the platform’s accuracy in identifying genetic differences. This result highlights a significant accomplishment in genomic science.

BioAro’s PanOmiQ Tech Sets New Standard with 100% Accuracy in Whole Genome Sequencing

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

It only takes a quick look at our streets and waterways to be reminded that plastic pollution is a big problem. But that’s just the plastic that we can see. An increasing amount of scientific literature points to microplastics accumulating inside our bodies, particularly in organs. A recent preprint...

Study Finds A Staggering Amount Of Plastic In Human Brains

In a brief statement filed with government regulators on Thursday, Halliburton said it became aware of unauthorized access to its systems on Wednesday and responded by “proactively taking certain systems offline.” The company said it is “working to identify any effects of the incident.”. Halliburton, which has...

Halliburton shuts down systems after cyberattack

In a shareholder letter released Thursday, Peloton outlined its ongoing strategy to regain its financial footing. It highlights the implementation of a new one-time “used equipment fee” of $95 USD / $126 CAD. The move is an effort to squeeze additional revenue from second-hand products, over concerns that cheaper, slightly used bikes, treadmills and rowers could cannibalize used sales.

Peloton adds $95 activation fee for used equipment

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Piramidal’s foundation model for brainwaves could supercharge EEGs

Cofounders Dimitris Sakellariou and Kris Pahuja have observed that electroencephalography (EEG) technology, while used in practically every hospital, is fragmented among many types of machines and...

Piramidal’s foundation model for brainwaves could supercharge EEGs

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