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What to know about Myanmar's natural disasters and civil war complicating relief efforts
The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called BurmaABC News - 1d -
Researchers warn of ‘catastrophic overtraining’ in LLMs
The researchers compared two versions of OLMo-1b: one pre-trained on 2.3 trillion tokens and another on 3 trillion tokens.VentureBeat - 3d -
Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message
The Princess of Wales has frequently reflected on the comfort the natural world has brought her in recent months.BBC News - 1d -
Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplantsABC News - 5d -
At This Clinic in Hawaii, Nature Is the Medicine
A neglected parcel of land was restored by volunteers and patients at a community medical center. Along the way, their health also improved.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 5h -
Disaster as Trump's energy policy totally disregards climate change
Although Trump claims that global warming is a scam, the real scam is his energy policy. It is designed not for energy security but to satisfy big oil's greed and maintain its support of Trump's ...The Hill - 11h -
'The White Lotus' girls' trip is a disaster—these 3 red flags mean yours might be, too
If your friend isn't as comfortable going to museums or eating meals by themselves as you are, you probably won't travel well together.CNBC - 1d -
Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple
A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beefABC News - Mar. 17 -
RFK Jr. Turns to a Discredited Vaccine Researcher for Autism Study
David Geier has been hired as a senior data analyst at H.H.S. According to several people, he will examine any potential links between vaccines and autism that were debunked long ago.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say
Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.The New York Times - 8h -
US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court
After a string of discouraging rulings for other cities, a court upheld NYC’s efforts to decarbonize its buildings.Wired - 2d -
Oklahoma's Brent Venables defends decision to assume command of Sooners defense: 'Very natural space for me'
No national championship coach has called plays since Jimbo Fisher in 2013CBS Sports - 7h -
USWNT's Trinity Rodman reveals chronic nature of her injuries: 'I don't think my back will ever be 100%'
After Friday's Washington Spirit match the attacking superstar revealed that managing her back is an ongoing concernCBS Sports - 4h -
In Myanmar’s Earthquake, Some See Political Omens
In a censored nation that runs on rumor and omens, people in Myanmar wonder whether the latest disaster might be a portent of regime change.The New York Times - 2d -
Sneakers Become Art With a Traditional Japanese Sewing Skill
A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating distinctive footwear.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel orders evacuation of Rafah as it steps up offensive
Civilians told to flee to ‘humanitarian area’ as aid groups warn of worsening disaster in GazaFinancial Times - 13h -
Trump makes sweeping HIV research and grant cuts: ‘setting us back decades’
Trump administration’s slashes to prevention and access expansion likely to erode progress on eliminating epidemic. The federal government has cancelled dozens of grants to study how to prevent ...The Guardian - 6h -
Anthropic's Claude Is Good at Poetry—and Bullshitting
Researchers looked inside the chatbot’s “brain.” The results were surprisingly chilling.Wired - 3d -
Hiking the Cactus to Clouds Route in Palm Springs, Calif.
The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.The New York Times - 6d -
On the road, full of grievance and bitter wit: A (fictional) woman for our era
Ariel Courage's debut novel, 'Bad Nature,' centers on a chaotic woman who takes to the road after receiving a terminal diagnosis, revenge on her mind.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
3/25: CBS Evening News
Trump defends security team after Yemen chat leak; This week in nature: a new Yellowstone vent, a star is born and the rescue of a dozen chicksCBS News - 3d -
Myanmar Earthquake Toll Surpasses 1,600 Dead Amid Search for Survivors
Aid workers delivered the first shipments of help to Myanmar, but will have to cross a country buckled by the disaster and divided by civil war, arms dealers and drug syndicates.The New York Times - 1d -
Don’t underestimate introverts—these 3 ‘underrated’ skills are ‘superpowers,’ not weaknesses
You may "assume it's the extroverts who are natural-born leaders" but introverts "are perfectly positioned to excel," says communication expert Lorraine K. Lee.CNBC - 4h -
After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns Home
Taken from a First Nation community in Canada, the shrine recently began a more than 3,000-mile journey back from the American Museum of Natural History in New York.The New York Times - 1d -
Inside the Chernobyl exclusion zone (2014) | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2014, almost 30 years after the nuclear power plant disaster, Bob Simon went to the Chernobyl exclusion zone to report on the cleanup there. Chernobyl has become a focal point of Russia's ...CBS News - 6h -
Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts
US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding. As aid from China, Russia, India and the UK begins to flow into Myanmar, there is a conspicuous gap ...The Guardian - 7h -
Browns owner admits team are in a hole after ‘big swing and miss’ on Deshaun Watson
Team gave controversial QB $230m contract Watson has been a disaster on and off the field Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam has admitted his team’s controversial decision to acquire ...The Guardian - 4h -
H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics
Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.The New York Times - 5d -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 3d -
New approach to agent reliability, AgentSpec, forces agents to follow rules
Researchers from Singapore Management University developed a new domain-specific language for agents to remain reliable.VentureBeat - 3d -
Rocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in Norway
The Spectrum rocket's first test flight lasted 30 seconds but researchers say it will still provide useful data.BBC News - 1d -
Meet the Former M.I.T. Physicist Behind the Yankees’ New ‘Torpedo’ Bats
New York’s uniquely shaped bats have caught the attention of many and are the result of two years of research and experimentation.The New York Times - 9h -
‘Chaos and Confusion’ at the N.I.H., the Crown Jewel of American Science
Senior scientists at the National Institutes of Health fear that research on conditions like obesity, heart disease and cancer will be undermined by President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - Mar. 24 -
43-year-old American who never plans to return to the U.S. shares her No 1. piece of advice for moving abroad
Nicole Brewer, 43, has lived abroad for 16 years. To follow in her footsteps, she says, you'll have to ignore naysayers and do thorough research.CNBC - 2d -
Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.Wired - 1d -
Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk
The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.The New York Times - 1d -
Urgent health warning about 'stealth' cholesterol
New research is sounding the alarm about "stealth" cholesterol, which is undetectable by traditional tests. As NBC News Medical Reporter Erika Edwards reports there is hope to treat it.NBC News - 1d -
Homeownership is 'an investment,' Maryland governor says. High prices mean fewer young adults can benefit
Since 1980, median home prices have increased much faster than median household incomes, research finds. For some, that is putting homeownership out of reach.CNBC - 9h -
Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.The New York Times - 5h