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Laser Surveys Uncover Evidence of a Massive Ancient Civilization in the Amazon

New laser-based surveys are reshaping our understanding of the Amazon's past. Researchers using airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology have uncovered hundreds of ancient earthworks hidden beneath the rainforest canopy—structures invisible to the ground-level surveys that dominated archaeology for decades. The findings suggest that parts of

Google Developing AI Health Coach with Abbott Glucose Integration

Google is developing an AI health coach designed to integrate data from Abbott's glucose monitoring systems, according to reports. The partnership would connect Google's artificial intelligence capabilities with Abbott's continuous glucose monitoring technology, primarily associated with its FreeStyle Libre devices. The integration aims to

SpaceX Rocket Crash Spotlights Growing Space Debris Risks for Moon Exploration

A defunct SpaceX rocket upper stage crashed into the moon, highlighting a practical challenge that will intensify as space agencies and private companies ramp up lunar activities. The incident involves a Falcon 9 second stage originally used to launch the Deep Space Climate Observatory in 2015. After completing its mission,

CMS Approves Medicare Add-On Payment for Aidoc CT Triage AI

Medicare Reimbursement for AI Medical Imaging The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted approval for a new technology add-on payment for Aidoc's CT triage artificial intelligence system under Medicare. This decision represents a notable shift in how federal health insurers approach reimbursement for AI-assisted medical

Australian Researchers Discover How Mosquito Bites Could Enhance Vaccine Efficacy

Australian researchers have uncovered a potentially transformative approach to malaria vaccination by studying the interaction between mosquito saliva and the immune system. The discovery focuses on how components in mosquito saliva can modulate the body's immune response. When a mosquito bites, it injects saliva containing dozens of proteins

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Radiation-Blocking Vest Successfully Tested on Lunar Round-Trip Mission

A radiation-blocking vest designed to protect astronauts from harmful space radiation has successfully completed a round-trip journey to the Moon and back, demonstrating effective shielding capabilities in deep space conditions. The vest represents a notable shift in approach: rather than relying entirely on heavy spacecraft-level shielding to protect crew members,

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A New Kind of Cosmic Object Astronomers have identified a previously unknown type of cosmic object that appears to combine characteristics of both black holes and stars, potentially opening a new chapter in our understanding of extreme celestial phenomena. Read more: Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a