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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
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
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?
An accident left Noland Arbaugh paralysed, but Musk’s Neuralink brain implant allows him to control computers with his thoughts. Is it a life-changing innovation that could help millions – or the start of a dystopia where a billionaire can access our thoughts?
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
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
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?
With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened offers lessons for today.
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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
@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
