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AMD Ryzen 7 6800H Review
For testing and reviewing the Ryzen 7 6800H, we’ll see how it performs up against a range of other laptop…
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Physicists Create Continuous Time Crystal for the First Time
Researchers observe continuous time crystal for the first time. (Artist’s concept.) Scientists have succeeded for the first time in realizing…
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New method boosts the study of regulation of gene activity
Key steps in NT-seq: a chemical-based sequencing method for genomic methylome profiling. Credit: T. Wu. One way cells can control…
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The Higgs boson discovery was just the beginning
Emily Conover spent one of the most consequential moments in recent physics history in a cavern near a nuclear power…
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Carbon monoxide foam in the rectum eases bowel disease in mice
It’s best known as a deadly poison, but in low doses, carbon monoxide can have therapeutic benefits for conditions like…
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Used graphics card prices fall up to 50% as more cryptominers sell their GPUs
In brief: As cryptocurrency prices continue to fall and Bitcoin once again drops below the $20,000 mark, cryptomining is becoming…
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Watch: Recycling Cotton Into New Fabric
Researchers have developed a method that converts cotton into sugar, which can then be turned into spandex, nylon, or ethanol.…
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Research shows need to improve prediction of Arctic melt ponds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research shows two widely used computer models that predict summer melt pond formation on sea…
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Britons’ tools from 560,000 years ago have emerged from gravel pits
In the 1920s, laborers and amateur archaeologists at gravel quarry pits in southeastern England uncovered more than 300 ancient, sharp-edged…
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UK mushroom growing uses 100,000 m³ of peat a year – can we do better?
Peat bogs are an important carbon store, so mushroom growers are searching for a way to grow their produce on…
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Nvidia might want to cut 5nm TSMC orders for RTX 4000 series as demand cools
In brief: Nvidia, AMD, and Apple are all reportedly cutting their wafer orders from TSMC as people put less priority…
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Air Pollution Linked With More Severe COVID-19
The research showed that people exposed to more common air pollutants were at elevated risk of being admitted to the…
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Brazil sets new six-month Amazon deforestation record
Environmentalists accuse Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro of failing to protect the Amazon from deforestation. Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon reached…
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Here’s what we know right now about getting COVID-19 again
Not long before the end of the school year, my husband and I received an e-mail from our fifth-grader’s principal…
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Spinal cord stimulation enables paralysed monkeys to move their arms
An electrode implanted in the necks of three monkeys with partial arm paralysis stimulated nerves in the spinal cord and…
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Raspberry Pi launches the Wi-Fi-equipped Pico W for just $6
In a nutshell: The new Raspberry Pi Pico W adds built-in Wi-Fi connectivity to the company’s popular Pico board launched…
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AI Algorithm Predicts Future Crimes One Week in Advance With 90% Accuracy
A new algorithm forecasts crime by learning patterns in time and geographic locations from public data on violent and property…
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White rhinos return to Mozambique park after 40 years
Threatened: The white rhinoceros (file picture). A Mozambican park welcomed its first white rhinos in 40 years on Friday after…
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A neck patch for athletes could help detect concussions early
A flexible sensor applied to the back of the neck could help researchers detect whiplash-induced concussions in athletes. The sensor,…
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If you have a serious fear of bugs, a butterfly house might change your tune
Stepping into a botanical garden can be an exhilarating experience. The temperature of the outside world vanishes, and suddenly you’re…
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AI predicts crime a week in advance with 90 per cent accuracy
An artificial intelligence that scours crime data can predict the location of crimes in the coming week with up to…
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Stealthy backdoor is targeting Microsoft Exchange servers around the world
A hot potato: If one needed more indication that the security of Microsoft Exchange servers still looks like Swiss cheese,…
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Life-Extending Effects: How Serotonin, Dopamine, and the Smell of Food Affect Aging
Attractive food smells are enough to blunt the life-extending effect of a restricted diet. A research team figured out why…
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Environmental justice advocates slam Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court decision to limit how the Environmental Protection Agency regulates carbon dioxide emissions from power plants could make…
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‘Elusive’ profiles the physicist who predicted the Higgs boson
ElusiveFrank CloseBasic Books, $30 There’s a lot more to the story of the Higgs boson than just one man named…
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It takes about 120,000 calories to finish the Tour de France
This article originally featured in The Conversation. John Eric Goff is a professor of Physics, University of Lynchburg. Imagine you begin…
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Zika or dengue infections make you more appealing to mosquitoes
Infection with Zika or dengue viruses affects the microbiome of the skin, ramping up production of compounds that entice mosquitoes.…
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Small fleet of Cruise robotaxis blocked San Franciso streets for no apparent reason
Through the looking glass: Are robotaxis safe? What happens when you have an army of AI systems equipped with a…
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Harvard Developed AI Identifies the Shortest Path to Human Happiness
The researchers created a digital model of psychology aimed to improve mental health. The system offers superior personalization and identifies…
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Study: How placentas evolved in mammals
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The fossil record tells us about ancient life through the preserved remains of body parts like…
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How physicists are probing the Higgs boson 10 years after its discovery
Javier Duarte kicked off his scientific career by witnessing the biggest particle physics event in decades. On July 4, 2012,…
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After a few months in space, astronaut bones don’t look so pretty
Floating around in space sounds like fun, but doing so takes a massive toll on your body. A study published…
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What does the new US Supreme Court ruling mean for carbon emissions?
By James Dinneen Electricity generation, as at this coal-fired plant, is second only to transport in terms of US greenhouse…
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China has a renewed plan to make a homegrown OS that could replace the need for Windows
In context: China’s quest for a homegrown desktop operating system isn’t new. After trying for many years, the country has…
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Just 20 Minutes of Exercise a Day During Pregnancy Can Reduce the Risk of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes
According to the researchers’ findings, there is a link between getting at least 150 minutes of physical exercise each week…
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Keeping the energy in the room
The sensor mounted for use in an MKID Exoplanet Camera. Credit: Ben Mazin It may seem like technology advances year…
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Megatooth sharks may have been higher on the food chain than any ocean animal ever
Whenever paleontologist Dana Ehret gives talks about the 15-meter-long prehistoric sharks known as megalodons, he likes to make a joke:…
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How have non-alcoholic beers gotten so good?
Brewing low-alcohol beer is an ancient art. In the US, the stuff, marketed under the misnomer “non-alcoholic beer,” acquired a…
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Why two-thirds of IVF embryos suddenly stop developing
A new insight into why some IVF embryos go into “developmental arrest” could help researchers create treatments that coax them…
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Google significantly improves its password manager for Chrome on PC, Android, and iOS
In brief: Google’s password manager for Chrome and Android received a major update this week, streamlining its user experience and…
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Startling News: Chronic Health Conditions Are Far More Common in Recent Generations
According to the research, older persons who were born more recently are more likely to report having more chronic conditions…
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UN urges ambitious action to protect the oceans
The 30 x 30 plan would see 30 percent of Earth’s land and oceans become protected zones by 2030. World…
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New COVID-19 boosters could contain bits of the omicron variant
For all the coronavirus variants that have thrown pandemic curve balls — including alpha, beta, gamma and delta — COVID-19…
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Fireworks can trigger PTSD. Here’s how you can help yourself and others find ease.
Fireworks and Independence Day are synonymous for many—the pyrotechnic shows that reverberate across the nation on and around the Fourth…
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Implantable device blocks pain by chilling nerves inside the body
An implant made from biodegradable materials chills nerves to 10°C, reducing pain signals sent to rats’ brains, and can be…
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Bethesda keeps poaching Fallout London modding team members because they are that good
What just happened? A small independent modding group working on an ambitious Fallout 4 project for the last few years…
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Genome Analysis Now Allows Scientists To Predict if You Will Have a Miscarriage
The researchers discovered three genes, MCM5, FGGY, and DDX60L, that are strongly linked to the risk of developing eggs with…
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Satellite-tracking of whale sharks offered insight into their migratory and feeding behavior
The largest fish in the ocean, the whale shark, is a highly migratory endangered species that may require conservation programs…
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Six months in space leads to a decade’s worth of long-term bone loss
You might want to bring your dumbbells on that next spaceflight. During space missions lasting six months or longer, astronauts…
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3 quick ways to brew refreshing iced tea at home
This article originally featured on Saveur. Call it stubbornness, but I drink plenty of hot tea in the summer. At…
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