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This AI Could Bring Us Computers That Can Write Their Own Software
Singularity Hub - 2 Aug 2020 16:00
When OpenAI first published a paper on their new language generation AI, GPT-3, the hype was slow to build. The paper indicated GPT-3, the biggest natural language AI model yet, was advanced, but it only had a few writte...
New Approach to Improve Radiation Therapy Resistance in Glioblastoma
Neuroscience News - 2 Aug 2020 22:53
Glioblastoma brain cancer cells that are more resistant to radiation therapy have higher levels of purines. Reducing the level of purines made the cancer cells more sensitive to radiation.
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Neuroscience News - 2 Aug 2020 21:36
Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of the population and typically begins during adolescence. Researchers explain the biological, psychological, and behavioral implications of bipolar disorder.
The first SpaceX astronauts are back on Earth
Live Science - 2 Aug 2020 20:52
SpaceX's Demo-2 test flight ended in the Gulf of Mexico today, about two months since its launch opened the era of commercial crewed spaceflight.
Google Searches During Pandemic Hint at Future Increase in Suicide
Neuroscience News - 2 Aug 2020 20:02
Study reveals Google searches for information about financial difficulties and disaster relief increased significantly during March and April compared to pre-pandemic months, while searches related to suicide decreased. ...
What happens to your body when you're an organ donor?
Live Science - 2 Aug 2020 16:30
With organ donation, the death of one person can lead to the survival of many others. But when a donor dies, how do doctors save their organs for transplantation?