Silicon returns to Silicon Valley
AI has returned chipmaking to the heart of computer technology, says Shailesh Chitnis
Technology Quarterly: ‘Chipmaking & AI’ (Fall 2024)
Category Archives: Health
Science Focus Magazine – October 2024 Preview
Secrets of the Pyramids
The technical knowledge of Egyptian architects once again exceeds expectations. Was Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built using some seriously high-tech kit? And what’s with the huge, unexplained cavity that’s been discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Living fossils
Meet the creatures for whom time has almost stood still. These animals give us a glimpse into what life was like millions of years ago, and show us just how resilient some groups have been to the calamitous events that have consigned others – such as the dinosaurs – to extinction.
A mysterious UFO
There’s a mysterious object hurtling at one million miles per hour across the Milky Way. It’s moving so fast that it could exit the Milky Way entirely – and scientists are still trying to figure out what it is. Not quite a planet and not quite a star, so what is it?
Proba-3
The Proba-3 mission aims to unravel the mysteries of the Sun’s atmosphere by creating artificial eclipses on demand. But achieving this feat means teaching two spacecraft to perform a complicated dance with an unprecedented level of precision. If the mission is successful, scientists will be able to study the Sun’s corona in unprecedented detail, ushering in a new era for space observation.
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Impostor syndrome: Ever feel like you’re an impostor, who’s bluffing their way through life? You’re not alone. Even the world’s most brilliant minds suffer from the fear of being ‘found out’. But what causes impostor syndrome? And more importantly, how can you overcome it?
Q&A: Boost your general knowledge! This issue: How do I break free of blame culture? How often should I change my toothbrush? How are identical twins created? Did dinosaurs have fleas? Why does my computer screen look so weird when I take a picture of it? What’s the smelliest animal? And more.
Sleep gadgets: A bad night’s sleep can follow you for days, making you tired and grumpy. Our tech experts have rounded up the best gadgets to help perfect your sleep routine and make the most of your shut-eye.
Health & Nutrition Letter September 2024 (Tufts)
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (September 3, 2024): The new issue features Heart Attack 101; Avoiding Frailty; Special Report: Plant Power Tofu??; Is pasta bad for health? and Locally grown produce is more nutritious…
Heart Attack 101 – Knowing the basics of heart attacks can help with prevention, recognition, treatment and recovery
Get Moving to Avoid Frailty
Physical frailty in older age can be avoided. Start now.
We all lose muscle and strength as we age. Frailty is something more. It can take away your health, your vitality, and your independence. But it’s not inevitable.
Nature Medicine Journal – September 2024 Preview
Nature Medicine (August 19, 2024): The latest issue features…
Every baby deserves access to genetic screening
Genomics-based newborn screening has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, but new solutions are needed to ensure that the benefits are equitably available.
How mRNA is powering a personalized vaccine revolution
Dozens of clinical trials are testing new mRNA vaccines, using machine learning to identify antigens, and embracing new technologies such as self-amplifying RNA.
Women’s health is on the ballot in 2024
Politics affects women’s health, from abortion access to funding for health systems, and voters should choose their politicians accordingly.
Ideas & Research: Harvard Magazine September 2024
HARVARD MAGAZINE (August 15, 2024): The latest Academic Freedom and Free Speech – Contendin means, and meanings…
Academic Freedom and Free Speech
Robert Post explains how they differ—and why it matters, especially now by Lincoln Caplan
Climate Change’s Crippling Costs
The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated.
In Search of the Social Microbiome
The microbiome may be socially exchanged, modulating both health and metabolism.
The Goodness of Being Together
Why social interactions are as vital as food and water by Erin O’Donnell
Health Podcasts: What Can Be Done To Age Well
BBC Radio 4 (July 30, 2024): From the Hay Festival, James and a panel of experts explain what we can all do to help ourselves age well. We discover what’s going on in our bodies when we age, the difference between biological and chronological age, as well as getting the audience moving for a physical test.
James is joined by gerontologist Sarah Harper from the University of Oxford, biomedical scientist Georgina Ellison-Hughes from King’s College London, and doctor Norman Lazarus to understand how exercise, diet, and mental health all have a part to play in how we age.
Research: New Scientist Magazine – July 27, 2024
What is the optimal amount of exercise and how much is too much?
If your gym instructor is an iPad, what is lost – and gained?
How to use psychology to hack your mind and fall in love with exercise
How fast do we get out of shape and is there a way to slow the loss?
How much exercise do children really need – and what type?
Watch bees defend their nest by slapping ants with their wings
Zombie galaxy came back to life after 20 million years
Chinese nuclear reactor is completely meltdown-proof
Shock discovery reveals deep sea nodules are a source of oxygen
Universe’s missing matter may be explained by galaxies leaking gas
Ideas & Research: Harvard Magazine July/Aug 2024
HARVARD MAGAZINE July/August 2024 :
Decoding the Deep
Project CETI’s pioneering effort to unlock the language of sperm whales
by Jonathan Shaw
Mechanical Intelligence and Counterfeit Humanity
Reflections on six decades of relations with comptuers
by Harry R. Lewis
Health & Nutrition Letter June 2024 Preview (Tufts)
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (June 3, 2024): The new issue features ‘Prostate Cancer’ – There is no surefire way to prevent this disease, but a healthy lifestyle may be beneficial…
There is no surefire way to prevent this disease, but a healthy lifestyle may be beneficial.
Let’s Get Moving!
Physical activity is good for us—whatever we do, and wherever and whenever we do it.
The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you feel and perform better, but it can also reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Health & Nutrition Letter May 2024 Preview (Tufts)
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter (APRIL 30, 2024): The new issue features Vitamin Supplements – Yes, of No?; A large analysis clarifies the concerns about ultra-processed foods, and more….
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