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Devs: Here's the real science behind the quantum computing TV show

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:42:49 +0000

In TV series Devs, a tech company has built an extremely powerful quantum computer. The show is both beautiful and captivating, says Rowan Hooper

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Rotten fish smell could detect awareness in people with brain injuries

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:09 +0000

It can be difficult for doctors to assess the level of consciousness in people who have had serious brain injuries, but observing their reaction to strong odours may help

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The 10 best documentaries you should watch right now

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000

Apollo 11, Take Your Pills, Pandemic: How to prevent an outbreak, and Icarus are all great documentaries available to stream at the moment

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How the turtle got its shell: Amazing fossils are solving the mystery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

For years, the oldest turtle fossils we could find had fully formed shells. Now, more primitive fossils are revealing the strange tale of how turtle shells evolved

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Fossil ‘monster’ looks alien but may be related to primitive fish

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:33:37 +0000

The Tully Monster is a famously odd 300-million-year-old fossil that looks like an alien, but a new analysis suggests it was a backboned animal like a hagfish or lamprey

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Covid-19 shows why an infodemic of bad science must never happen again

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Once the coronavirus pandemic is over, we must work out how to stop the spread of poor information that has helped make a bad situation that much worse

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Why countries should start weekly covid-19 testing for key workers

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:50:00 +0000

Many countries are focusing coronavirus testing on people who have covid-19 symptoms. But regularly testing all essential workers would have more of an impact

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A Japanese nuclear power plant created a habitat for tropical fish

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:03 +0000

A small increase in water temperature near a Japanese nuclear power plant allowed tropical fish to colonise the area, suggesting global warming will drastically alter some marine ecosystems

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'Animal Crossing' helps Nintendo smash Switch sales forecast

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:02:19 -0400

Japan's Nintendo said Thursday it sold 21 million Switch units in the year ended March, smashing its forecast of 19.5 million units, with hit title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifting 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Ciara Lee reports

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As U.S. states reopen, White House keeps CDC guidance on the shelf

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:48:20 -0400

The White House shelved a step-by-step guide prepared by U.S. health officials to help states safely reopen mass transit and businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic, an administration official said on Thursday. This report produced by Chris Dignam.

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Georgia father, son arrested in shooting of unarmed black man

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:56:19 -0400

A white former police officer and his son were arrested in Georgia on Thursday and charged with murder in the death of an unarmed black man, an incident that has sparked furor in the community and among civil rights activists across the United States. Gloria Tso reports.

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Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 9 Dec 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing
Category: Health News
Created: 12/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/9/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Routine Ear Wax 'Flush' Leaves Woman's Face Paralyzed

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Routine Ear Wax 'Flush' Leaves Woman's Face Paralyzed
Category: Health News
Created: 12/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/20/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Asthma Sufferers Win When Coal Plants Shut Down

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Asthma Sufferers Win When Coal Plants Shut Down
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Spam and phishing in 2019

By securelist.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:00:10 +0000

In the search for new ways to bypass spam filters, attackers are developing new methods of delivering their messages. This year, they made active use of various Google services, as well as popular social networks and video hosting sites.

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Chicago's Short-Lived 'Soda Tax' Cut Consumption, Boosted Health Care Funds

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Chicago's Short-Lived 'Soda Tax' Cut Consumption, Boosted Health Care Funds
Category: Health News
Created: 2/24/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

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