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Phys.org / AI boom is testing tech firms' climate pledges

Technology companies are stepping up their climate commitments but not fast enough to counter rapidly growing energy needs linked to the artificial intelligence boom, a report said Wednesday.

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Medical Xpress / Immune drug anifrolumab linked to lower risk of infection and hospitalization for skin lupus

Preliminary results from an investigator-initiated, single-site clinical study show that some people with chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus—a type of lupus that can cause permanent skin damage and hair loss—are less likely ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / AI-designed proteins enable a new generation of RNA transporters

RNA-based therapeutics use RNA as a blueprint that enables cells to produce specific proteins—including proteins that can precisely modify genes. For this to work, the RNA must reach the inside of the cell intact. Delivery ...

23 hours ago
Dialog / When we eat helps set the liver's metabolic rhythms

When we think about metabolism, we usually ask, "What did I eat? How much sugar, fat or protein was in the meal?" But through our research, we have become interested in another question: "When did I eat it?" This matters ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Can Australian businesses legally ban customers from using smart glasses?

Businesses and local councils around Australia are increasingly imposing their own restrictions on "smart glasses," responding to customers' concerns about being covertly recorded in public places.

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Medical Xpress / Brain scans reveal new link between progesterone and women's mood

The influence of the hormone progesterone on mood is well known. Now, researchers from the University of Barcelona have shown how higher levels of progesterone during the menstrual cycle are linked to less distinct patterns ...

22 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Palantir chief says France's digital sovereignty push 'backfiring'

Palantir chief executive Alex Karp said Wednesday that French regulatory restrictions, including limits on government use of U.S.-made software, were proving counterproductive.

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Phys.org / Copper's oxygen-rich early oxidation layer could inform catalyst design and nuclear waste storage

Copper roofs lose their reddish color over time because a pale green layer of copper oxide forms on their surface, protecting the roof from further corrosion for many years. But what exactly happens during the first steps ...

22 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles

Uber and British tech company Wayve are launching London's first self-driving taxi service on Thursday, giving residents a chance to use technology that's already available in many U.S. cities and other parts of the world.

13 hours ago
Phys.org / Fish dads offer new insight into behavioral effects of receiving paternal care

The plot of "Finding Nemo," a film that features an overprotective single father fish taking on dangers at sea to care for his son, may be more reflective of actual fish dad behavior than was previously known. A new study ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / With education technology, engagement is not the same as learning

A new report from the American Psychological Association warns that student engagement with educational technology is not the same as learning—and that generative AI tools pose particular risks by improving students' immediate ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Family cancer burden predicts risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who have several close relatives with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely to develop the disease themselves. This is demonstrated by a new Swedish registry study from ...

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