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A new type of computer that combines regular silicon-based hardware with human neurons is now available for purchase.
The CL1, released March 2 by Melbourne-based startup Cortical Labs, is "the world’s first code deployable biological computer," according to the company’s website. https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/worlds-1st-computer-that-combines-human-brain-with-silicon-now-available #tech #neurons #computers
“a user asked Google’s AI Overviews tool to suggest a way to keep cheese from sliding off a pizza. The tool promptly recommended mixing the cheese with glue.”
Here’s how researchers are helping AIs get their facts straight
@TheConversationUS ‣ https://theconversation.com/heres-how-researchers-are-helping-ais-get-their-facts-straight-245463
Bogus scientific papers are enriching fraudsters and slowing lifesaving medical research https://buff.ly/4hglDaU
Trump administration to cut billions from overheads in biomedical research https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15zypvgxz5o
Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed - or terrified ‣ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/08/elon-musk-chip-paralysed-man-noland-arbaugh-chip-brain-neuralink #science
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
https://theconversation.com/us-dodged-a-bird-flu-pandemic-in-1957-thanks-to-eggs-and-dumb-luck-with-a-new-strain-spreading-fast-will-americans-get-lucky-again-247157 #usa #birdflu via @TheConversationUS
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Your environment affects how well your medications work − identifying exactly how could make medicine better ‣ @TheConversationUS https://theconversation.com/your-environment-affects-how-well-your-medications-work-identifying-exactly-how-could-make-medicine-better-246476 #medicine
Bogus scientific papers are enriching fraudsters and slowing lifesaving medical research
@TheConversationUS ‣ https://theconversation.com/bogus-scientific-papers-are-enriching-fraudsters-and-slowing-lifesaving-medical-research-248291 #researchfraud
Diets high in processed meat, fast food, and sugary drinks accelerate biological aging, even in young adults. https://neurosciencenews.com/diet-youth-aging-28396/ #health #food
Medical research depends on government money – even a day’s delay in the intricate funding process throws science off-kilter
https://theconversation.com/medical-research-depends-on-government-money-even-a-days-delay-in-the-intricate-funding-process-throws-science-off-kilter-248290 @TheConversationUS
Diets high in processed meat, fast food, and sugary drinks accelerate biological aging, even in young adults. https://neurosciencenews.com/diet-youth-aging-28396/ #health #food
Medical research depends on government money – even a day’s delay in the intricate funding process throws science off-kilter
https://theconversation.com/medical-research-depends-on-government-money-even-a-days-delay-in-the-intricate-funding-process-throws-science-off-kilter-248290 @TheConversationUS
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A high-cholesterol animal product eaten by billions of people worldwide is not as bad for your health as it's often cracked up to be. https://www.sciencealert.com/study-finds-eggs-might-protect-brain-health-and-lower-cholesterol #health
How does overeating lead to diabetes? A surge of neurotransmitters
In mice, brain signals triggered the release of fatty acids in the liver, which are linked to metabolic disease. ‣ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03513-z @Nature
Prolonged sitting can sabotage health, even if you're young and exercise
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-prolonged-sabotage-health-youre-young.html #health #spotrsmedicine
Prolonged sitting can sabotage health, even if you're young and exercise
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-prolonged-sabotage-health-youre-young.html #health #spotrsmedicine
How does overeating lead to diabetes? A surge of neurotransmitters
In mice, brain signals triggered the release of fatty acids in the liver, which are linked to metabolic disease. ‣ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03513-z @Nature
Study Finds Wegovy Reduces COVID-19 Death Risk by One-Third
https://neurosciencenews.com/wegovy-covid-death-27795/
