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Foodborne illnesses: Is the US really being hit harder this year?While parasitic Cyclospora infections have reached record-breaking numbers this year, experts have criticized coverage that has created the appearance of "one massive outbreak." The reality is more nuanced.
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Alzheimer's blood tests are transforming how patients get diagnosed — here's what to knowExplainer New tests for Alzheimer's are helping people who are at risk of dementia get clarity on their condition, Live Science reports from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London.
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'World models' are the future of AI, but how do they work?Explainer Scientists are increasingly looking at building world models to get AI equipped to handle and interact with our physical reality.
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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cows and dog. Are humans at risk?Explainer USDA has detected New World screwworm infections in Texas animals, marking the state's first confirmed cases in decades.
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Claude Mythos explained: Is Anthropic's most powerful AI model really too dangerous to release to the public?Anthropic's Mythos AI is being kept behind closed doors as governments assess what faster, AI-driven vulnerability discovery means for cybersecurity.
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Florida is facing its most intense drought in 15 years. Here's how it got so bad and how long it will last.More than 70% of the state is under "extreme" to "exceptional" drought conditions, and other parts of the U.S. Southeast are similarly affected. But why, and what are the impacts?
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Sodium-ion batteries are getting ready for prime time. How can they improve EVs?With potential safety improvements and lower manufacturing costs, Na-ion batteries are coming of age at precisely the right time.
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A drying climate is making East Africa pull apart fasterA switch from a humid to a dry climate has led the Eastern African Rift Zone to pull apart more freely, new research finds.
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Wegovy now comes in pill form — here's how it worksThe pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the two formulations, experts say.
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