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The EV Shift Could Prevent Millions Of Childhood Asthma Attacks

Posted in Medicine, Science on 6th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller

A widespread transition to EVs could avoid nearly 3 million asthma attacks and hundreds of infant deaths, in addition to millions of lower and upper respiratory ailments.

First Neuralink Patient Made A Full Recovery, But The FDA And Some Doctors Have Concerns About Patient's Long-Term Health

Posted in Science on 6th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller

"Higher resolution brain interfaces that are fully wireless and allow two-way communication with the brain are going to have a lot of potential uses."

Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Investment Arm Targets Generative AI In Robotics

Posted in Business, Hardware on 6th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller

Of the big tech companies Amazon has the most obvious practical need for robotics in its operations, which may shape its investments and even provide a ready market for new products in its warehouses or delivery vans.

Like A Child, This Brain-Inspired AI Can Explain Its Reasoning

Posted in Science, Software on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

They combined principles from the study of brain networks with a more traditional AI approach that relies on explainable building blocks.

The First 3D Printer To Use Molten Metal In Space Is Headed To The ISS This Week

Posted in Hardware, Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

Further out, metal 3D printing could contribute to ESA's vision of a "Circular space economy," in which material from old satellites, spent rocket stages, and other infrastructure is recycled into new structures, tools, and parts as needed.

Dreams May Have Played A Crucial Role In Our Evolutionary Success As A Species

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

This pattern suggests that dreams might play a crucial role in emotional regulation, transforming threats into manageable situations and reducing anxiety.

Elon Musk Says First Neuralink Patient Can Move Computer Cursor With Mind

Posted in Business, Medicine, Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

Decoding anything more complicated than basic motor signals or speech will likely require recording from many more neurons in different regions, most likely using multiple implants.

AI Is Everywhere-Including Countless Applications You've Likely Never Heard Of

Posted in Hardware, Software on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

As various AI technologies continue to progress, we'll only see an increase of AI use in many industries.

Scientists 'Astonished' Yet Another Of Saturn's Moons May Be An Ocean World

Posted in Science on 27th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

We know there is an abundance of ice in the outer solar system, from moons to comets. Interior ocean worlds depend on another source of heat-gravity.

It Will Take Only A Single SpaceX Starship To Launch A Space Station

Posted in Hardware, Science on 26th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

Spaceflight is much cheaper these days thanks to SpaceX driving down launch costs, and the ability to launch pre-assembled space stations could further slash the overall bill.

Chronic Stress Increases Risk Of Cancer Metastasis

Posted in Medicine, Science on 24th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

Stress can make body tissues more susceptible to metastasis.

TIL Therapies: The Impact On Cancer Research

Posted in Medicine on 24th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

The biotech industry has been restless the past few weeks anticipating the entry of the first-ever tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy into the market.