Written by On October 8 the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for the development of machine learning. The next day, the chemistry Nobel honored protein structure prediction via artificial intelligence. Reaction to this AI–double whammy might have registered on the Richter scale. Some argued that the physics prize, in particular, was not physics. “A.I. is coming […]
In an astounding sonic experience, creative director Felipe Sánchez Luna takes you on a journey through the universe as told in sound. Take a deep breath, listen closely and discover the power of sound to provide you with a new emotional understanding of the world. Source link
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The phosphorylation reagent with a nitrobenzyl hydrophobic tag allows production of high purity fully chemically synthesized mRNA and transcriptionally synthesized cyclic mRNA. Credit: Reiko Matsushita In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial. However, the speed of vaccine production […]
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said. Source link
After Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in western Florida last week, some residents who evacuated the area are now returning to discover water damage in their homes. And they may soon find something else: mold. Mold can begin to grow as soon as 24 to 48 hours after moisture exposure. And Florida’s […]
JAMA Internal Medicine just published an article titled: Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk, A Randomized Clinical Trial. In an accompanying editorial comment, Jerard Z. Kneifati-Hayek and Mitchell H. Katz write: “This was a methodologically rigorous study; there were multiple experienced acupuncturists, the comparison group used a well thought-out sham control, […]
How do you stop implicit bias from getting in the way of better health? This doctor wants to make learning how to manage bias as important as learning how to suture. SHOWNOTES: Have you ever felt judged at the doctor’s office, even before you said a word? Unfortunately, that’s not uncommon, and it’s often not […]
Nature, Published online: 16 October 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03286-5 Scientists have engineered a modified insulin that reduces its activity at low glucose levels. This glucose-responsive insulin could prevent people with diabetes from experiencing dangerously low blood glucose. Source link
An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound effects from the sci-fi series Star Trek. As a result, the researchers have named the new species after seven of the series’ most iconic […]