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In brief Stray dogs in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have been photographed with vivid blue fur—alive and seemingly healthy.  Caretakers suggest the most likely cause is chemical exposure, such as a leaking portable toilet, not radiation-induced mutation.  The incident draws attention to long-term environmental risks in zones of industrial or nuclear contamination and…
In brief Stanford’s PRIMA chip restores sight to patients once considered incurable. The wireless implant converts light into signals the brain can read. Human trials show restored reading and face recognition ability. After decades of trial and error, scientists at Stanford Medicine have given blind patients something rare in medicine—a second chance at sight.Their wireless…
In brief Twerk from Home is kick-starting a weekly twerk-off competition that will finish on October 4 with a $10,000 grand final. Joe Mahavuthivanij, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, claims he wants to professionalize and legitimatize the sport of exotic dancing, just like the UFC did for mixed martial arts. Dancers have the…
In brief Harvard’s PDGrapher AI model predicts gene-drug combinations that could reverse diseased cell states. Early targets include Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and rare disorders like X-linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism. The tool adds to a wave of AI breakthroughs in biotech, from AlphaFold to generative drug discovery. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have unveiled a new artificial intelligence model…
In brief Extreme heat acts like a lifestyle toxin, accelerating aging by 8–11 days per degree of exposure—with outdoor workers aging up to 33 days faster under the same conditions. Researchers found that heat shortens telomeres and strains the liver, lungs, kidneys, and heart, compounding long-term disease risks. Cooling strategies, hydration, and water-based exercise can…
In brief Doop, an app that pays users to take photos of their poop, is expected to launch its public beta this fall. It will use an AI agent to analyze the photos to provide custom tips and challenges based on the results. Further down the line, the dataset will be sold to organizations and…
In brief AI avatars and influencers are pushing high-dose magnesium with misleading health claims. Doctors warn of real health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts urge consulting professionals, and eating healthy food rather than taking more pills. Magnesium is having a moment. Touted as the latest cure-all by wellness influencers—and their increasingly realistic AI clones—the…
