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Semaglutide Added About Three Months to the Lives of Old Female Mice and Human Longevity Claims Remain Unproven

A Nature study found semaglutide raised median lifespan in aged female mice by about 12 percent. Researchers say the finding does not apply to people.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

San Francisco's $30/hour humanoid cleaning robots; they're remotely human-run

San Francisco tech startup Tau Robotics has, in a feat, launched AI robots that provide home and office cleaning services, including vacuuming floors, clearing clutter, and taking out the trash. "Yeah, yesterday we made it public that we are starting to offer a cleaning service with humanoids in SF," Alex…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Solar Device Harvests Desert Water: UC Berkeley team doubles MOF yield; points to scalable water harvesting

A team of scientists has engineered a groundbreaking solar-powered device designed to extract moisture from desert air. Utilizing a unique MOF material, this inventive machine captures and subsequently releases water vapor. Notably, it succeeded in generating potable water in the extreme conditions of Death Valley while also performing admirably in…

The Times of India · Sep 14

What is Curricular Practical Training and what does the latest ICE memo on CPT mean? A guide for F-1 students

CPT allows F-1 international students in the US to work in internships and practical training linked to their degree. New ICE scrutiny has put Course Credit CPT under pressure, prompting universities including UC Berkeley and UC Davis to pause applications. Here’s how CPT works, who qualifies and what students should…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

California Farmland Shifts and Newly Fallowed Fields Are Linked to Higher Valley Fever Rates in Nearby Communities

A new California study links dry landscapes, certain crops and recently fallowed fields to higher Valley fever rates. Who faces the most exposure.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

US universities pausing CPT program after new ICE memo: Indian students in a fix

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary work authorization that allows F-1 international students in the US to gain off-campus work experience, such as internships or co-op programs, while completing their degree. Unlike Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is approved directly by USCIS after graduation, CPT is authorized entirely by…

The Times of India · Aug 24

Scientists Have Found A Way To Show Humans A New Color Called “Olo,” But Only Five People Have Ever Seen It

“I saw something like that during my lasik surgery! It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before!”

Bored Panda · Aug 19

Five major floods followed Pajaro's 1949 levee construction; a 2023 breach sent water through homes within 3 hours and costing $300 million; UC Berkeley researchers are now recreating the watershed digitally to show how new barriers could change the next flood

Flood risk is hard to picture until water is inside your home. UC Berkeley researchers are building a digital twin of California’s Lower Pajaro River Valley to change that. The virtual model can show how floodwater may move through communities, what levee upgrades could change, and where climate change may…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Scott Bessent Tells Robert Reich 'McDonald's Problem Is Called Burger King, Professor' Amid Clash Over the 'K-Shaped' Economy: 'No Wonder Bill Clinton...'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Economist Robert Reich‘s analysis, arguing that McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) issues are not due to structural inequality but rather competition from rivals like Burger King, whose parent company is Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR).

Benzinga · Aug 11

California’s Billionaire Tax Should Be Just the Starting Point

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that a permanent 2% tax on the ultra rich could generate billions while addressing the state’s growing concentration of wealth.

Capital & Main · Jul 23