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Why protectionism returns during uncertain times

Development practices and software supply chain attacks: a new era

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Software supply-chain attacks have moved from a niche security concern to one of the most disruptive forces shaping modern software development. By targeting the tools, libraries, and services that developers…

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What’s new in quantum error correction: progress report

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Quantum computers promise exponential speedups for certain problems, but they are exceptionally fragile. Quantum bits, or qubits, are highly sensitive to noise from their environment, including thermal fluctuations, electromagnetic interference,…

Placebo and nocebo: the power of expectation in health

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Placebo and nocebo effects: expectation’s role in health

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Expectations shape physiology. The terms placebo and nocebo capture the positive and negative consequences of those expectations. A placebo effect occurs when a beneficial health change follows an inert treatment…

What trends are reshaping software development with AI code generation?

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AI code generation: reshaping the future of software development trends

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AI code generation has shifted from experimental tooling to a foundational layer of modern software development. What began as autocomplete for snippets now influences architecture decisions, testing strategies, security reviews,…

What ethical debates are emerging around AI-generated scientific results?

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Ethical implications of AI-created scientific data

Ava Stringer

Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly used to generate scientific results, including hypotheses, data analyses, simulations, and even full research papers. These systems can process massive datasets, identify patterns faster than…

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How obesity management is being rethought

Ava Stringer

Obesity is increasingly understood not as a matter of willpower or aesthetics, but as a multifaceted, long‑term medical condition shaped by biological, behavioral, social, and environmental influences. This broader understanding…

Voyager 1 has little time left in interstellar space. An ambitious Big Bang fix may change that

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Voyager 1’s Interstellar End Nears: A Big Bang Fix Hope

Ava Stringer

Humanity’s most distant spacecraft continues its silent voyage beyond the solar system. To keep it alive, engineers are making difficult choices about which instruments must go dark. Each decision reflects…

What trends are emerging in privacy tech for data sharing and analytics?

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Future of Privacy Tech: Data Sharing and Analytics Trends

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Data sharing and analytics drive modern innovation, yet growing regulatory demands, shifting consumer expectations, and the rising expense of data breaches are pushing organizations to reconsider how information is accessed…

Why are vision-language-action models important for next-gen robots?

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The Role of Vision-Language-Action Models in Evolving Robots

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Vision-language-action models, often abbreviated as VLA models, are artificial intelligence systems that integrate three core capabilities: visual perception, natural language understanding, and physical action. Unlike traditional robotic controllers that rely…