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ExplainerCould we prevent dementia? A new trial may point the way.While much funding for dementia research goes toward treatments, some scientists want to reduce people's risk of developing the condition in the first place.
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AnalysisMilitary's testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T productionThe U.S. Department of Defense plans to conduct regular testosterone screening of service members, but this practice is not recommended by professional medical organizations.
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AnalysisNo, OpenAI's models didn't go 'rogue' when they broke into Hugging Face. Here's what really happened.Experts say the models didn't "go rogue" when they escaped a controlled cybersecurity test and hacked Hugging Face. Instead, they were pursuing the goal humans had given them in ways nobody anticipated.
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AnalysisNeuroscience findings often can't be replicated — and it's a big problem for what we know about the brainThe findings in several foundational brain imaging studies don't hold up in follow-up research.
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AnalysisVenezuela's devastating 'earthquake doublet' holds a warning for California's San Andreas FaultThe Venezuelan earthquake doublet is a stark reminder that multi-fault systems may pose greater destructive power than some seismic models predict.
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Analysis'You can't patch your way out of it': Cheap AI worm can spread between devices without human guidance — but how did scientists create it?Researchers show how future malware could use AI to make decisions that are traditionally handled by human hackers — but not all experts say we should panic.
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AnalysisChina's secretive Tianwen-2 mission arrives at Earth's 'quasi-moon' ahead of historic landingChina's Tianwen-2 mission has arrived at the quasi-moon Kamo'oalewa, which orbits the sun alongside Earth. The secretive probe will scoop up samples from our temporary companion to help uncover its mysterious origin, experts say.
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AnalysisDangerously hot and humid: Rising temperatures in the US make outdoor exercise hazardousIn a warming world, outdoor exercise may be hindered by performance-impairing heat more often than it was in the past.
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AnalysisArtificial turf contains 400 chemicals tied to cancer and hormone disruption. But is it unsafe?A recent, 10-year study from California identified many known or suspected carcinogens in artificial turf. Does it pose a danger?
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ANALYSISScientists were excited about a blood test for many cancers — but it failed a big trial. Here's what to know.Emerging tests promise to screen for many cancers at once, but one just failed in a big trial. Will these diagnostics deliver on their promise someday?
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AnalysisMicrosoft's latest quantum chip is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor — but why is it so controversial?The Majorana 2 quantum processor is built from topological qubits, and its creators claim it can sustain quantum coherence for an average of 20 seconds — orders of magnitude longer than the milliseconds that conventional chips last.
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Analysis'It's being promoted like there's absolutely no risk': Why some experts say melatonin should be considered a drug rather than a supplementResearchers want stricter testing, better labels and accurate dosages for a wildly popular sleep aid that comes with some risks.
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AnalysisEbola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warnExperts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
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AnalysisScientists claimed the world's oldest rock art is 67,800 years old. But is the science behind that estimate flawed?A technique that has rewritten the timeline of prehistoric art may be overestimating the ages of cave paintings, some scientists say.
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