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    Epigenetic editing banishes hepatitis B virus●'Epigenetic' editing banishes hepatitis B virusYhnHealthPandemics3111 min ago

    Researchers report that epigenetic editing can silence and eliminate the hepatitis B virus, which infects hundreds of millions of people chronically and is a leading cause of liver cancer. Unlike traditional antivirals, the approach targets the virus's genetic controls rather than directly cutting its DNA, potentially offering a functional cure. The finding is drawing significant attention in scientific circles, with discussion focused on whether the technique can be translated safely and effectively into human therapies.

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    Albon crashes out at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix●2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Albon crashes out to trigger the Safety Carβœ‰newsSportMotorsport2 min ago

    Alexander Albon crashed out of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, bringing out the Safety Car during the race in Baku. The incident interrupted the running of the race and affected strategy for the remaining drivers. Motorsport fans are following updates on the incident and its impact on the race outcome, with the Safety Car period reshaping the order on the demanding Baku street circuit.

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    Drop is a new open-source tool for sandboxing Linux applications without root privileges, and it supports gVisor, Google's application kernel for stronger isolation. It is currently the top post on Hacker News, where users are discussing the project and its approach to running untrusted code safely on a Linux machine. The reaction so far is mixed, with the technical community weighing its usefulness against existing sandboxing options.

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    Doctors weigh in on the Ozempic microdosing trend●Is microdosing Ozempic safe? An obesity medicine doctor on the trend, the risks, and when a low dose makes senseβœ‰newsHealthMedicine15 min ago

    An obesity medicine doctor is addressing growing interest in microdosing Ozempic, the practice of taking very low doses of the weight-loss drug to limit side effects and cost. The doctor explains the possible risks, why unsupervised low dosing can be problematic, and the limited situations where a reduced dose may actually make medical sense.

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    Scientists warn Earth's planetary boundaries have been breached●'Planetary boundaries' necessary for flourishing of life have been breachedYhnEnvironmentClimate721 min ago

    Scientists warn that the planetary boundaries needed for life on Earth to flourish have now been breached, meaning human activity has pushed critical Earth systems beyond safe limits. The warning highlights mounting pressure on climate, biodiversity and other ecological processes, with researchers calling it a sign that humanity is operating outside the stable conditions that allowed civilisations to develop.

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    Study links 485 pesticide chemicals to breast cancer risk●New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer. Paper raises questions about safety oMmastodonEnvironmentClimate3221 min ago

    New research has identified 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer, according to coverage of the paper in The Guardian. The findings raise questions about the safety of food and other consumer products, arriving as rates of early-onset breast cancer surge worldwide. The study is prompting discussion about pesticide regulation and potential public health impacts.

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    Futures Steady as Markets Await Trump's Iran Decision●Futures Ahead After Trump's Iran Decisionβœ‰newsBusinessMarkets26 min ago

    US stock futures are holding steady as investors await President Trump's decision on Iran, according to Investor's Business Daily. Traders are watching closely for signs of escalation or de-escalation in the standoff, with energy prices and safe-haven assets likely to react sharply to any announcement involving military action or new sanctions.

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    Late-Season Nor'Easter Batters Mid-Atlantic and New England Coasts●No # SilentSunday if you're in coastal Mid-Atlantic or New England today. Strong, late season Nor'Easter still blastingMmastodonHealthFitness912 min ago

    A strong late-season Nor'Easter is sweeping the US Mid-Atlantic and New England coasts, with the coast taking the brunt of the pounding. Residents across the large storm region are sharing conditions, with winds strong even 60 miles inland and gusts dying down only briefly. People are warning others to stay safe as the storm continues.

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    Downtown bar shooting sparks neighbors' mental health and safety concerns●Mental health & safety concerns brought up by neighbors after shooting by bar downtownβœ‰newsHealth14 min ago

    Residents living near a downtown bar are raising mental health and safety concerns after a shooting outside the venue. Neighbors say the incident has heightened fears about crime and disorder in the area and are calling on city officials and police to respond with stronger security measures and better support for people struggling with mental health issues.

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    Wausau committee to take up homelessness strategy and business extensions●Homelessness strategy update, business extensions on Wausau Public Health and Safety agendaβœ‰newsHealth16 min ago

    Wausau's Public Health and Safety Committee is set to review an update to the city's homelessness strategy along with several business extension requests. The agenda items suggest city officials are continuing efforts to address homelessness locally while weighing approvals for businesses seeking to extend permits or operations. Residents and local watchers are following the meeting for details on how the strategy is progressing.

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    Asimov's laws fall short for AI and robotics safety●Asimov’s laws are not enough to keep robotics and AI safeβœ‰newsTechnologyAI29 min ago

    Experts in the robotics industry are revisiting Isaac Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics, arguing the fictional rules cannot serve as a real safety framework for modern AI and autonomous machines. The discussion reflects growing concern that today's systems need practical engineering standards, regulation and testing rather than literary guidelines written in the 1940s.

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    NOAA robot lab probed Lake Erie toxic algae in 2021●In 2021, NOAA sent a robot lab beneath Lake Erie’s toxic algae and got water-safety readings in under twoβœ‰newsTechnologyRobotics29 min ago

    In 2021, NOAA deployed an underwater robotic laboratory beneath Lake Erie's toxic algae blooms, delivering water-safety readings in under two hours. The system allows researchers to monitor harmful algal blooms in near real time, helping officials assess risks to drinking water and recreation far faster than traditional boat-based sampling allows.

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    Roboharm benchmark tests whether robots refuse unsafe instructions●Roboharm: Do frontier robot policies refuse unsafe instructions?YhnTechnologyRobotics6029 min ago

    Roboharm examines whether frontier robot policies refuse unsafe instructions, asking how well embodied AI systems handle commands that could cause harm. The work highlights a gap between chatbot safety training and the safety of models deployed on physical robots, a topic drawing attention among robotics and AI safety researchers.

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    Meridian Township recycling drive targets old electronics to protect waterways●Meridian Township recycling drive collects vintage electronics, appliances to protect local waterwaysβœ‰newsEnvironment22 min ago

    Meridian Township has run a recycling drive collecting vintage electronics and household appliances, aimed at keeping hazardous materials out of local waterways. The initiative gives residents a way to safely dispose of outdated items like old TVs and appliances rather than sending them to landfill, with township officials promoting it as an environmental protection effort.

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