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Long-studied superconductor revealed far more complex than 40 years of prior research assumed

ScienceDaily reports advanced 3D imaging showed two atomic arrangements, with boundaries hundreds of times wider than expected.

3 Sources, 21h ago, updated 21h ago

Science

Jonathan the 194-year-old giant tortoise is helping researchers study extreme longevity

A Science Advances study says researchers sequenced the genome and methylome of Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise that Science Advances described as the oldest known living land animal, to look for genetic and epigenetic clues to his lifespan.

12 Sources, 15d ago, updated 15d ago

Dorsal scute of an Aldabra giant tortoise shell. Recent longevity studies have used comparative genomic analysis to reveal gene markers with the potential to slow aging and inhibit cancer in long-lived species. Vaisvil et al. report the first genome sequence of the 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise Jonathan, the oldest known living land animal. DNA methylome analysis showed that comparatively lower-entropy regions in Jonathan’s methylome were linked to higher-fidelity gene transcription and more efficient DNA repair, energy production, and RNA processing. These findings support a model for aging where efficient energy production supports robust DNA repair, thus preserving genomic integrity and potentially contributing to improved longevity.

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Manchester City appeals Premier League financial-rules verdict

Sky News reports City claims the verdict in the “sham contracts” case contains “material errors.”

38 Sources, 22d ago, updated 22d ago

Google prepares first orbital AI-chip test under Project Suncatcher

Google says a prototype satellite built with Planet will fly on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission to test how its chips handle spaceflight, radiation and extreme temperatures.

33 Sources, 30d ago, updated 30d ago

Technology

UK flight disruption reportedly linked to a ‘millisecond’ software defect

UK Prepper Hub reports that Nats blames a “millisecond” software defect for flight chaos.

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Technology

OpenAI could slow advanced AI development, according to a post citing Bloomberg

A post citing Bloomberg says OpenAI has already slowed parts of model development and paused certain internal AI training over safety concerns.

22 Sources, 45d ago, first seen 45d ago

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Long-studied superconductor revealed far more complex than 40 years of prior research assumed

Jonathan the 194-year-old giant tortoise is helping researchers study extreme longevity

Manchester City appeals Premier League financial-rules verdict

Google prepares first orbital AI-chip test under Project Suncatcher

UK flight disruption reportedly linked to a ‘millisecond’ software defect

OpenAI could slow advanced AI development, according to a post citing Bloomberg

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Long-studied superconductor revealed far more complex than 40 years of prior research assumed

Jonathan the 194-year-old giant tortoise is helping researchers study extreme longevity

Manchester City appeals Premier League financial-rules verdict

Google prepares first orbital AI-chip test under Project Suncatcher

UK flight disruption reportedly linked to a ‘millisecond’ software defect

OpenAI could slow advanced AI development, according to a post citing Bloomberg