The mountain section whose collapse triggered deadly floods in Nepal and China on August 26 experienced exceptionally high temperatures in the days before the disaster, according to meteorological data reconstructed and analysed
Sandra Matz’s Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior is a compelling dissection of our data-driven era, delving into the psychology of human behaviour and the technological forces shaping
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A growing trend in the airline industry is reshaping the traditional model of connecting passengers through large hub airports. The use of smaller, more fuel-efficient jets is enabling airlines to offer more
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The New York Times described the European Commission President’s COVID vaccine deal with the Pfizer CEO as “a striking alignment of political survival and corporate hustle.” A court in Liege, Belgium, is
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Investment in AI-driven medical note-taking apps surged in 2024, doubling to $800 million from $390 million the previous year, according to data from PitchBook. The funding boom reflects the healthcare sector’s growing
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I begin this letter by wishing you the best in the significant changes you are implementing across the country. It is clear that the government’s mechanisms are working to establish the “Clean
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Loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and infections, according to new research that highlights the biological mechanisms behind the health risks associated with social isolation. Scientists
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Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, is betting on artificial intelligence (AI) and the platform’s creators to drive its future growth as the company seeks to expand beyond its current successes. In
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A newly published peer-reviewed study has raised alarms about potential DNA contamination in Pfizer’s mRNA Covid-19 vaccines. Conducted by student scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) White Oak Campus
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As China faces a surge in respiratory illnesses, the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is quickly rising to prominence as one of the leading concerns for healthcare authorities. Five years after the outbreak of
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A Bill Gates-funded center has bred mosquitoes capable of injecting parasites into unsuspecting humans under the pretext of vaccinating against malaria. But are they truly harmless? The Gates Foundation-backed Leiden University Medical
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