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Elon Musk's Neuralink 'brain chips' cleared for 1st in-human trials

Brain implants developed by Elon Musk's company Neuralink have been approved for human testing. The safety of the devices previously came under scrutiny following reports of "botched surgeries" in animal test subjects.

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Deadly fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures in Mexico

An outbreak of dangerous fungal infections has been tied to recent cosmetic procedures at specific clinics in Mexico. Health officials urge anyone who underwent such procedures to seek a medical evaluation right away.

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Does the giant blob of seaweed headed to Florida really contain 'flesh-eating' bacteria?

A gargantuan seaweed blob on its way to Florida beaches is filled with plastic and some potentially harmful bacteria, but no "flesh-eating" microbes, as some news reports have suggested.

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150-year-old mystery of strange half-circles from Paleolithic site in France finally solved

Hurling spear-thrower projectiles at pig and deer carcasses revealed that these loops may have been finger grips.

logo.png  By WG  Jun 3, 2023