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“Tube Map” for Space: Unlocking Planetary Paths With Knot Theory
<div><img width="373" height="210" src="https://scitechdaily.com/images/Space-Travel-Map-Art-Concept-373x210.jpg" class="attachment-cp-thumb-xl size-cp-thumb-xl wp-post-image" alt="Space Travel Map Art Concept" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high"><p>A novel mathematical technique from the University of Surrey now simplifies space mission planning by mapping efficient routes, akin to a subway map, potentially revolutionizing...</p></div>
15 Best Baby Gear (2024): Diaper Bags, Baby Wraps, and Sound Machines
<div>From a sound machine to a smart sensor, here’s what made life easier during my infant’s first year (and a few things I could’ve lived without).</div>
Adam Neumann’s Bid to Buy WeWork Failed. Will He Now Try to Compete With It?
<div>WeWork’s controversial former CEO tried to acquire the bankrupt company he left in crisis. After being rebuffed, Adam Neumann will have to pivot to something new.</div>
New approach could lead to universal flu vaccine
Researchers have opened a new avenue in the attack against influenza viruses by creating a vaccine that encourages the immune system to target a portion of the flu virus surface that is less variable.
Their approach worked well in experiments with mice and ferrets and may lead to more broadly-protective influenza vaccines and less reliance on an annual shot tailored to that year’s versions of the virus. Even with vaccines, influenza kills about a half-million people each year around the world.
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T-Minus: Psyche phones home, NASA sets sail, and more
<div><img src="https://www.freethink.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tminus-thumb-050324.png?quality=75&w=1067&h=600&crop=1">Freethink's weekly countdown of the biggest space news, featuring a new kind of space communication, lots of orbital debris, and more.</div>
How Scrappy Cryptominer CoreWeave Transformed Into the Multibillion-Dollar Backbone of the AI Boom
<div>CoreWeave, once a small player in crypto, is now a $19 billion unicorn that provides GPUs to AI developers. Its frenetic culture and rising competition now pose challenges, former employees say.</div>
Give This Rich Dude $1 or The Onion Disappears Forever
<div>Entrepreneur Jeff Lawson’s plan to revive venerable satirical outlet The Onion involves borrowing from the playbook of the founders of WhatsApp.</div>
Crave Tease Review: Not Jewelry, Barely a Vibrator
<div>By trying to be both jewelry and a sex toy, Crave’s vibrator—which goes on your finger—fails to be either one.</div>
Is Sam Altman Crazy or a Genius? $50 Billion AGI Gamble Explained!
In a series of candid discussions, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has made bold statements about the future and financial commitment of his company towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). His vision represents a significant shift in the development of AI technologies, emphasizing the transformative potential of AGI across various societal sectors. Altman has […]
Revolutionizing Weight Loss: Scientists Uncover Winning Combination of Diet and High-Intensity Exercise
<div><img width="373" height="210" src="https://scitechdaily.com/images/Fit-Athletic-Woman-Weight-Loss-Concept-373x210.jpg" class="attachment-cp-thumb-xl size-cp-thumb-xl wp-post-image" alt="Fit Athletic Woman Weight Loss Concept" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async"><p>Women with obesity experienced improvements in body composition and cardiometabolic health. According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, integrating time-restricted eating...</p></div>
How to Shut Up Your Gadgets at Night So You Can Sleep
<div>Cut out the beeps and bloops and get some rest for a change.</div>
Netflix Just Quietly Added The Most Disturbing Demonic Show of the Century
— CBSSherlock Holmes once said, “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” However, when the occult is involved, what’s impossible is hard to define. That’s what makes the supernatural mystery genre so fascinating. Whether the investigators are FBI agents, monster hunter brothers, or dead boy detectives, a mystery that doesn’t play by the rules of the known world is almost always a hit. But sometimes, these hits can fly und
Office Productivity Takes a Hit in the Afternoon, Particularly on Fridays
<div><img width="373" height="210" src="https://scitechdaily.com/images/Lazy-Bored-Office-Worker-373x210.jpg" class="attachment-cp-thumb-xl size-cp-thumb-xl wp-post-image" alt="Lazy Bored Office Worker" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async"><p>An innovative study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objective insight into employee behavior and the potential benefits of flexible work arrangements....</p></div>
Jerry Seinfeld, ‘Hacks,’ and the Future of Comedy in a Digital World
<div>Jerry Seinfeld thinks “PC crap” is ruining comedy. Hacks proves him wrong.</div>
Kentucky Derby Race Horses Are a Paradox — Why It's Nearly Impossible to Predict the Winner
— Michael Reaves/Getty Images Sport/Getty ImagesThis Saturday, 20 teenage-brained horses will race in the longest-existing sporting event in American history: the Kentucky Derby.The contestants are all three years old and their teams have just one shot at winning the prestigious trophy. But for all the millions of dollars and months of nuanced training that go into the sport, racehorses remain a paradox.Yes, thoroughbred horses are built for speed, and their cardiovascular systems go through i
Star Wars' Next Show Could Fix the Prequels' Most Embarrassing Mistake
— LucasfilmStar Wars is great because of how alien everything seems, both figuratively and literally. Whole species, planets, and cultures being created out of thin air is part of the joy of science fiction... but imagination can only go so far. Most Star Wars aliens still speak English (or Basic, if you’re thinking in-universe), partly because there aren’t that many ways to create a foreign-sounding accent without veering into the offensive.Twenty-five years ago, The Phantom Menace accidental
Heat wave swells Asia's appetite for air-conditioning
<div>A record-breaking heat wave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling options, including air-conditioning.</div>
Scientists Discover Earliest-Yet Alzheimer’s Biomarker
<div><img width="373" height="210" src="https://scitechdaily.com/images/Neurons-Alzheimers-Disease-Concept-Art-373x210.jpg" class="attachment-cp-thumb-xl size-cp-thumb-xl wp-post-image" alt="Neurons Alzheimer's Disease Concept Art" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy"><p>Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have identified the earliest-known biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease in a study using a mouse model: a surge in...</p></div>
Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Cars
<div>What’s the difference between a hybrid, a mild hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid? This is the WIRED guide for the electric-curious.</div>
Quantifying the “Carbon Gap” – Unmasking the Shortfalls in Global Climate Efforts
<div><img width="373" height="210" src="https://scitechdaily.com/images/Carbon-Dioxide-Atmosphere-Concept-373x210.jpg" class="attachment-cp-thumb-xl size-cp-thumb-xl wp-post-image" alt="Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Concept" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy"><p>Insufficient carbon dioxide removal efforts jeopardize meeting the Paris Agreement’s climate goals, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced technologies and strategies. New research suggests that...</p></div>