Technology
New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent
An experimental vaccine offers new hope to patients with melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. The pharmaceutical companies Merck and Moderna released the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial that evaluated the efficacy of...
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Singapore Boffins Weave a GUI Into Fabric – Slashdot
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Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a machine-washable electronic fabric that can turn clothing into an interactive graphical user interface. The prototype reportedly survived 50 gentle machine washes and 1,000 bending cycles, though it still...
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At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI
Legal scholar Martha Minow delivered this fall’s Compton Lecture at MIT on Thursday, examining the civic foundations of democracy — and describing how artificial intelligence is undermining it, but could be used to help reinforce traditional U.S. governance. “It’s not...
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Greece Enacts Social Media Ban For Kids Under 15 – Slashdot
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Greece has passed a law banning children under 15 from social media platforms beginning January 1, 2027. The legislation requires platforms to implement reliable age verification and parents to use government-backed apps to restrict access, with penalties for...
Innovation
AI Hasn’t Cracked Local Search Yet. Here’s Why That’s an Opportunity for Local Businesses
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Key TakeawaysAI Overviews have transformed informational search, but traditional local-service searches remain heavily dominated by Google’s Local Pack and Maps results.According to Whitespark’s research into AI Overviews and local search, AI Overviews...
Innovation
3 Lessons From Building a Venture Fund That Can Help You Make Smarter Business Decisions.
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Key Takeaways
Entrepreneurs can make better decisions by gathering sufficient evidence, testing assumptions and managing risks before committing significant resources.
Reflecting on outcomes and applying lessons learned helps business owners refine their judgment and...
Innovation
She Built a $100 Million Business in 7 Years. Here’s How She Scaled From Scrappy Startup to Costco and Whole Foods.
Key Takeaways
The idea for Trubar emerged during a family trip to Disney, where existing snack options left Groussman feeling “ucky” and “uncomfortable.”She started selling protein bars by the checkout counter at local stores.Groussman sold Trubar for $173 million...
Innovation
Passion Isn’t Enough to Succeed as an Entrepreneur. Here’s What Else You Need.
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Key Takeaways
While passion fuels ambition, courage, resilience and motivation, it can lead to exhaustion, attachment to outcomes and an identity fused with the business if unchecked.Balance passion with dispassion. Caring deeply about...
Technology
Preethi Ashwath Went From Chip Lab to Center Stage
Many engineers are more comfortable working behind the scenes developing technology than speaking to consumers about products. But Preethi Ashwath has learned to take center stage, talking about the “hearable” and wearable devices she has had a hand in...
Technology
How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable?
Earlier this week, a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a $25 billion fine for violating consumer protection laws dating back to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. $25 billion is a massive fine, the largest Meta has ever faced,...
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German man arrested for allegedly driving American teen girl to die by suicide, prosecutors say
German police, acting on an FBI tip-off, arrested an alleged online sadist accused of driving...