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Slim is out, fat is in: Over half the world set to be overweight or obese by 2050; how it will impact health

The world is getting fatter by the day and in the next 25 years over half of us could be overweight or obese, a new study published in The Lancet journal has warned. Not that this can't be reversed, but it would demand a series of bold and drastic measures…

The Times of India

Gwen Watkins obituary

Codebreaker at Bletchley Park during the second world war who went on to become a successful author

The Guardian - UK

Hubble Space Telescope reveals richest view of Andromeda galaxy to date (image)

The most detailed panorama of the entire Andromeda galaxy is packed with science that could revolutionize our understanding of how spiral galaxies across the universe form and evolve.

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Most of the atoms in your body left the Milky Way on a 'cosmic conveyor belt' long before you were born, new study reveals

New research suggests that most of the atoms within the human body likely spent part of their lives drifting beyond the Milky Way on a cosmic "conveyor belt," before eventually returning to our galaxy.

LiveScience

Should we geoengineer the planet?

Scientists and companies increasingly support blocking some sunlight to avoid the worst impacts of global heating

Salon

Why is popcorn brain one of the major health concerns right now? Hack to cut down screen time

"Popcorn brain" is a term used to describe the overstimulation of the brain due to constant exposure to digital devices, leading to an inability to focus or enjoy slower, less stimulating activities. The term popcorn brain was coined by David M. Levy, a computer scientist at the University of Washington.

The Times of India

‘Inflation is radioactive’: Trump’s victory is part of a global populist wave of voters throwing out incumbents

Was the U.S. election the latest eruption of populism across the globe? The Conversation U.S. senior politics editor Naomi Schalit brought this question to James D. Long and Victor Menaldo, two political scientists at the University of Washington who are specialists in comparative politics. They discussed how Donald Trump’s victory…

The Conversation

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Factchecking the most pervasive myths and lies about US elections

False claims include that non-citizens are voting in broad numbers and attacks on the voting and counting process

The Guardian - US

War’s public health impacts are vast

New research is shedding light on how war inflicts mortality, displaces families, and erodes mental health

Salon

Google Deepmind founder shares Nobel prize in chemistry for AI that unlocks the shape of proteins

The 2024 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their work on describing and predicting proteins with the help of computers. One half of the prize goes to David Baker from the University of Washington in the US “for computational protein design”, with the other half…

The Conversation

Plagiarism complaint against White Fragility author Robin DiAngelo dismissed

Author claims that 'progressive Black scholars in particular have been targeted’ after University of Washington rejects complaint over her 2004 doctoral thesis

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds gather on Seattle beach to remember American activist killed by Israeli military

Hundreds of people turned out at a beach in Washington for an evening vigil remembering Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old human rights activist from Seattle killed by the Israeli military during a protest in the occupied West Bank last week

The Independent UK

Washington Huskies legend Jermaine Kearse on the development of Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie

Super Bowl champion Jermaine Kearse reflects on the growth of Kansas City #Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie w/ @EdEastonJr

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Push to improve syphilis testing in US as disease makes dramatic comeback

Cases have risen 80% in the last five years, and the US now has the highest syphilis rates since 1950

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Calls for probe into ‘deeply disturbing’ killing of US-Turkish woman in occupied West Bank

UN and United States call for investigation into fatal shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi by Israeli forces

The Guardian - US

‘Deeply disturbed’ White House calls for inquiry into killing of Ayşenur Eygi

Eygi, 26, was protesting against settlements in occupied West Bank when she was killed by Israeli troops, witnesses say

The Guardian - UK

Author Robin DiAngelo accused of plagiarism over doctoral thesis

Complaint brought against White Fragility author over passages in 2004 paper, but some suspect political motives

International Business Times

Dr. Ashkan Afshin Is Steadily Unlocking The Potential Of Biotechnology To Revolutionize Healthcare

Dr. Afshin's early career was marked by his work at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, an institute funded by the Gates Foundation.

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10 AirPods upgrades we want to see in iOS 18 at WWDC – including audio AI features

The AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max improvements we're hoping Tim is cooking.

Inverse

How Salty Food Can Poison Your Microbiome

Salt is a common ingredient that, in enough quantities, can wreak havoc on your gut health and damage your microbiome.

Tom’s Hardware

Researcher develops AI-infused active noise-cancellation headphones — Tech can isolate user-specified environmental sounds in real-time

Shyam Gollakota and his team of researchers at the University of Washington were able to use AI for noise cancellation by using neural chip-empowered boards to filter out background noise in real-time, effectively enhancing user experience

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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Cleared From US College Campuses Amid Protests

Recent incidents at US college campuses involving pro-Palestinian protests and law enforcement intervention.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Steelers rookie OT works at right tackle in Day 1 of minicamp

The Steelers seem to be preparing for a position switch for Broderick Jones.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Another Patriots coach reportedly joining Steve Belichick in Washington

Steve Belichick is getting some company in his move to Washington

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Report: Steve Belichick accepts new role with college team

Steve Belichick has reportedly accepted a new job and role at the collegiate level

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