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Rep. Quigley shocker: Democratic leader Jeffries knocks him off Intel panel

A spokesperson for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Jeffries “made clear” to Quigley that term limits prevented him from staying on the panel.

Chicago Sun-Times

At 'fun' House Science, Lucas sees CHIPS aid as potential model for AI, quantum computing - Roll Call

Rep. Lucas, the House Science chair, says success with funding for semiconductors could mean big investments for AI, quantum computing.

Roll Call

Major publishers are banning ChatGPT from being listed as an academic author. What’s the big deal?

Unless you’ve spent your summer on a digital detox, you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT: the latest AI chatbot taking the world by storm.

The Conversation

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Scientific journals ban ChatGPT use by researchers to author studies

‘An AI programme cannot be an author’

The Independent UK

Science journals ban listing of ChatGPT as co-author on papers

Some publishers also banning use of bot in preparation of submissions but others see its adoption as inevitable

The Guardian - UK

Number of visible stars drastically falling, warns study, as ‘skyglow’ affects night sky

Stargazing has become much more difficult over the past 10 years, warn scientists, as levels of urban lighting and pollution increase

Evening Standard

Dead whales keep washing up on beaches

Environmental groups worry the whale deaths will be used to halt construction of off-shore wind turbine farms

Salon

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A strange star with a solid surface

The unique neutron star 4U 0142+61 has a solid surface and a giant ring of matter orbiting it

Salon

Losing weight doesn't resolve inflammation tied to weight gain, mouse study suggests

In a mouse study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers found that inflammation lingered in mice that had been fed a high-fat diet after the rodents shed the ounces.

Inverse

At least half the world’s glaciers could disappear — and that’s under the best-case scenario

Researchers find that up to half of glaciers will disappear by the end of the century, but even more could be lost under higher global warming scenarios.

Inverse

‘A matter of when, not if’: Hungry termites are on the march in Australia

These insects seem to eat pretty much anything, and as the climate warms their numbers are only increasing – Australia should be a warning to the rest of the world, writes Frances Vinall

The Independent UK

Glass Act: Scientists Reveal Secrets of Frog Transparency

Now you see them, now you don’t. Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science. During the day, these nocturnal frogs sleep by hanging underneath tree leaves. Their delicate, greenish…

Asharq Al-Awsat

"Forever chemicals" won't last forever

The chemicals in nonstick pans and receipt paper were once believed to be invincible environmental contaminants

Salon

Science for all

A big issue for publishing scientific research has been the cost. With the push for open access, new business models create new challenges for equitable access.

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India-wide subscription to research journals paves path for Global South

With rising fees for research journals, India is pressing ahead with a nation-wide subscription to allow more people to access science.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Eating animals got us into this mess. Going vegan will get us out

Are you ready for another lockdown? We may be headed that way. According to a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, increasing animal agriculture elevates the risk of zoonotic diseases, which are animal-borne and transmissible to humans, like COVID-19. So let’s do our part to thwart future pandemics…

Reason

A Law That Facilitates Cannabis Research Exemplifies the Modesty of the Reforms We Can Expect From Congress

Making it easier for scientists to study marijuana is a far cry from the liberalization that most Americans want.

The Conversation

Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise – but there are many hurdles still to overcome

The first drug that can slow the rate of decline in Alzheimer’s patients has been found. The experimental drug, called lecanemab, is an antibody that targets the toxic clumps of amyloid protein associated with the mind-robbing disease. While these results are cause for celebration, there are still significant questions about…

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Safety concerns hang over new Alzheimer's treatment

Two deaths linked to the drug may present a more complicated path to approval.

Inverse

A groundbreaking finding on multiple sclerosis is dividing scientists

A recent study has provided some of the strongest evidence so far that the Epstein-Barr virus and MS are linked, but scientists point to other possible causes.

Evening Standard

‘Breakthrough’ new universal flu vaccine may be ready by 2024, scientists say`

The study was published in the Science journal

AAP

Heating climate requires broad action

The latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.

AAP

Innovators win big at PM's science prize

The Prime Minister's Science prizes have recognised cutting edge researchers for their work, with study fields ranging from oceanography to STI testing.

WEKU

How monoclonal antibodies lost the fight with new COVID variants

The treatments were highly popular earlier in the pandemic. One by one, they got knocked out by more convenient, less expensive treatment options, and new COVID variants.

AAP

Science agency boss to stand down in June

Long-serving CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall will call it quits in June 2023 after taking a leading role through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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