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NASA’s Swift Observatory Closes a 22-Year Chapter
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The Peptide Boom: What Consumers Need to Know
Compounded peptides are gaining attention, but questions about quality, safety and effectiveness remain. Here’s why evidence and clear standards matter.
Could Your Clothes Become Your Next Device?
Singapore researchers have created flexible electronic fibres that could make a sweater sleeve an interactive interface. The prototype shows promise, but still relies on external batteries and control circuits.
AI-Designed Viruses Reach a Human Patient
AI-designed bacteriophages have been administered to a patient for the first time, but the company hasn’t disclosed the outcome. Here’s what the early lab results show—and what remains unknown.
Can Airstrikes Stop Online Disinformation?
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian datacentres appeared to coincide with a drop in bot activity, but experts say that doesn’t mean online disinformation has declined. Here’s what the data actually shows—and why disrupting propaganda networks is more complicated than hitting a few buildings.
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Stupidity isn’t a permanent label; faulty beliefs stem from biases and gaps in information, which we can address through clearer thinking and better communication.
Integrative Oncology: Evidence vs. Hype
Two studies compare patient motives for integrative oncology with what actually happens, highlighting a mismatch between expectation and evidence.
Balancing AI risks and benefits
A balanced view of AI emphasizes realism: recognize risks, harness benefits, and push for thoughtful regulation and safeguards.
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