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Sciencedaily.com 

Let me take a look: AI could boost diagnostic imaging results

Researchers compared the diagnostic accuracy of ChatGPT and radiologists in radiological imaging with 106 musculoskeletal radiology cases. The results showed that the diagnostic accuracy of the ChatGPT is comparable to that of radiology residents, but not to that of board-certified radiologists.

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How baleen whales have adapted over the past 50 million years

The largest dataset of cetacean genes ever collated has helped scientists deep dive 'into the blue' to fathom the 'triumph' of baleen whale evolution. The new study explores the key genetic adaptations of these diverse whale species around the world's vast oceans -- giving new insights into the risks and opportunities for their survival.

Sports - Google News (uk) 

Alzheimer's drug lecanemab that slows decline given green light in Britain - but won't be available on NHS - Sky News

  1. Alzheimer's drug lecanemab that slows decline given green light in Britain - but won't be available on NHS  Sky News
  2. 'Jenas sacking shock' and 'Fury as dementia drug denied'  BBC
  3. UK health regulator rejects lecanemab as treatment for Alzheimer’s  The Guardian
  4. Alzheimer’s wonder drug blocked for use on NHS after officials ignore costs to families  The Telegraph
  5. Benefits of new Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab are too small to justify the cost to the NHS  NICE

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How to catch a criminal using their 'skin shedder' profile

A pioneering new DNA forensics technique is looking for a reliable method to measure a suspect's individual level of natural shedding of skin and other cells to add to, and compare with, evidence collected at crime scenes. Using a novel technique of cell staining, forensic science experts have tested 100 people to confirm how people shed varying levels of touch DNA, from very low to very high.

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Josh Shapiro blasts Trump for calling him 'overrated Jewish Governor' - CNBC

  1. Josh Shapiro blasts Trump for calling him 'overrated Jewish Governor'  CNBC
  2. Shapiro fires back at Trump after post slamming convention speech  The Hill
  3. Trump Launches Antisemitic Attack on Josh Shapiro Over DNC Speech  The New Republic
  4. Why Trump Is Making Anti-Semitic Rants at Josh Shapiro  New York Magazine
  5. Shapiro responds to Trump’s claim antisemitism played a role in VP selection  CNN

Technology Review  

Tech that measures our brainwaves is 100 years old. How will we be using it 100 years from now?

This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. This week, we’re acknowledging a special birthday. It’s 100 years since EEG (electroencephalography) was first used to measure electrical activity in a person’s brain. The finding was revolutionary.…

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“With great power comes zero responsibility.”

“I’d rather endure a radioactive spider bite than a mediocre writer’s diatribe.”

“I’m not a hero. I’m a high-functioning alcoholic with a typewriter.”

“Never trust a person wearing green. Green is the color of goblins, envy, and the well-manicured lawns of people who never shut up about their goddamn flowerbeds.”

“I’m your friendly neighborhood despiser.”

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