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Politico Politics Feed- ‘I know he’s frustrated’: GOP megadonor on staggering losing streak 08/17/2018Richard Uihlein, one of the top donors of 2018, has dropped tens of millions of dollars only to watch most of his picks go down.nkorecki@politico.com (Natasha Korecki)
- ‘I know he’s frustrated’: GOP megadonor on staggering losing streak 08/17/2018Richard Uihlein, one of the top donors of 2018, has dropped tens of millions of dollars only to watch most of his picks go down.nkorecki@politico.com (Natasha Korecki)
- Manafort trial Day 14: Jury 'scared' as it heads home without a verdict 08/17/2018Manafort's attorney Kevin Downing said the ongoing deliberations favor his client.jgerstein@politico.com (Josh Gerstein)
- Manafort judge alludes to ‘threats’ in not releasing jurors’ names 08/17/2018 Didi Martinez
- Trump: Manafort trial is a 'very sad day for our country' 08/17/2018 coprysko@politico.com (Caitlin Oprysko)
- Mueller recommends sentence up to 6 months for Papadopoulos 08/18/2018 kcheney@politico.com (Kyle Cheney)
- Trump cancels military parade, feuds with D.C. mayor over ballooning cost 08/17/2018Mayor Muriel Bowser slams the 'reality star in the White House.'smurray@politico.com (Stephanie Murray)
- Here's how much D.C. thinks Trump's military parade will cost 08/17/2018 webin@politico.com (POLITICO Staff)
- DOJ Sues Ivanka’s Ex-Business Partner for Massive Fraud 08/17/2018Moshe Lax and members of his family allegedly conspired to deprive the U.S. of $60 million.bschreckinger@politico.com (Ben Schreckinger)
- Scores of ex-spies join in rebuking Trump over security clearances 08/17/2018 qforgey@politico.com (Quint Forgey)
- 12 former top intelligence officials criticize Trump for pulling security clearance 08/17/2018 eschor@politico.com (Elana Schor)
- GOP’s midterm peril: What if they win on killing Obamacare? 08/17/2018A Trump-backed lawsuit aimed at killing Obamacare poses political problems for GOP candidates praising some of the laws provisions.Burgess Everett
- ‘I know he’s frustrated’: GOP megadonor on staggering losing streak 08/17/2018
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- A novel synthetic antibody enables conditional 'protein knockdown' in vertebrates 08/17/2018Researchers have developed a novel synthetic antibody that paves the way for an improved functional analysis of proteins.
- Astronomers observe cosmic steam jets and molecules galore 08/17/2018A team of scientists using the highest-frequency capabilities of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has uncovered jets of warm water vapor streaming away from a newly forming star. The researchers also detected the 'fingerprints' of an astonishing assortment of molecules near this stellar nursery.
- Ants, acorns and climate change 08/17/2018The relatively swift adaptability of tiny, acorn-dwelling ants to warmer environments could help scientists predict how other species might evolve in the crucible of global climate change, according to biologists.
- Like shark attacks and the lottery, unconscious bias influences cancer screening 08/17/2018Study shows that doctors with personal experience of cancer are more likely to act against established guidelines to recommend that low-risk women receive ovarian cancer screening.
- HIV and a tale of a few cities 08/17/2018In a pair of new modeling studies, researchers examined how policy reform in terms of drug decriminalization (in Mexico) and access to drug treatment (in Russia) might affect two regions hard hit by the HIV pandemic: Tijuana, Mexico and the Russian cities of Omsk and Ekaterinburg.
- Exploring the relationship between fever and cancer incidence 08/17/2018In a new paper, researchers propose a mechanistic hypothesis that focuses on the potential impact infectious fever has on a particular subset of T cells, known as gamma/delta T cells.
- New way to grow blood vessels developed 08/17/2018Formation of new blood vessels, a process also known as angiogenesis, is one of the major clinical challenges in wound healing and tissue implants. To address this issue, researchers have developed a clay-based platform to deliver therapeutic proteins to the body to assist with the formation of blood vessels.
- Automated detection of focal epileptic seizures in a sentinel area of the human brain 08/17/2018In a first-in-humans pilot study, researchers have identified a sentinel area of the brain that may give an early warning before clinical seizure manifestations from focal epilepsy appear. They have also validated an algorithm that can automatically detect that early warning. These two findings offer the possibility of squelching a focal epilepsy seizure -- […]
- Energy-efficient spin current can be controlled by magnetic field and temperature 08/17/2018Up to now, electronic computer components have been run on electricity, generating unwanted heat. If spin current were employed instead, computers and similar devices could be operated in a much more energy-efficient manner. Researchers have now discovered an effect that could make such a transition to spin current a reality.
- Robots as tools and partners in rehabilitation 08/17/2018Why trust should play a crucial part in the development of intelligent machines for medical therapies.
- AI could make dodgy lip sync dubbing a thing of the past 08/17/2018Researchers have developed a system using artificial intelligence that can edit the facial expressions of actors to accurately match dubbed voices, saving time and reducing costs for the film industry.
- Novel nanoparticle-based approach detects and treats oral plaque without drugs 08/17/2018When the good and bad bacteria in our mouth become imbalanced, the bad bacteria form a biofilm (aka plaque), which can cause cavities, and if left untreated over time, can lead to cardiovascular and other inflammatory diseases like diabetes and bacterial pneumonia. A team of researchers has recently devised a practical nanotechnology-based method for detecti […]
- A novel synthetic antibody enables conditional 'protein knockdown' in vertebrates 08/17/2018
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- Fake America great again 08/17/2018Inside the race to catch the worryingly real fakes that can be made using artificial intelligence.
- The “neuropolitics” consultants who hack voters’ brains 08/16/2018These experts say they can divine political preferences you can’t express from signals you don’t know you’re producing.
- The World Economic Forum warns that AI may destabilize the financial system 08/15/2018Increased use of machine learning and cloud services could make the financial world more vulnerable.
- How social media took us from Tahrir Square to Donald Trump 08/14/2018To understand how digital technologies went from instruments for spreading democracy to weapons for attacking it, you have to look beyond the technologies themselves.
- Tim Hwang’s FiscalNote is revolutionizing Washington lobbying with big data 08/13/2018FiscalNote takes the intuition out of politics. Does it take the democracy out, too?
- Magic Leap’s headset is real, but that may not be enough 08/08/2018It’s taken years of work and billions of dollars in venture funding to build a working mixed-reality headset for developers. Now what?
- AI for cybersecurity is a hot new thing—and a dangerous gamble 08/11/2018Machine learning and artificial intelligence can help guard against cyberattacks, but hackers can foil security algorithms by targeting the data they train on and the warning flags they look for.
- A small team of student AI coders beats Google’s machine-learning code 08/10/2018The success shows that advances in artificial intelligence aren’t the sole domain of elite programmers.
- Magic Leap’s headset is real, but that may not be enough 08/08/2018It’s taken years of work and billions of dollars in venture funding to build a working mixed-reality headset for developers. Now what?
- AI can now tell your boss what skills you lack—and how you can get them 08/07/2018Coursera is unveiling a new machine learning tool to show companies what skills their employees are acquiring from its classes and their level of expertise.
- Fake America great again 08/17/2018
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- Tesla Stock Tumbles Again, Following CEO Elon Musk's 'NYT' Interview 08/17/2018Tesla's stock has been dropping precipitously, following a New York Times interview, in which CEO Elon Musk described being exhausted and under immense pressure.Jasmine Garsd
- Trump Asks SEC To Study How Often Corporations Are Required To Report Earnings 08/17/2018In a tweet, President Trump said switching from quarterly reporting to every six months would save companies money and give them more flexibility.Jim Zarroli
- Donald Trump's Economic Strategy... Maybe? 08/17/2018Wall Street Journal Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip explains President Donald Trump's emerging economic strategy.Cardiff Garcia
- Texas Tightens Disclosure Rules Following Medicaid Investigation 08/17/2018Officials in Texas are responding to the findings of an investigation by NPR and the Center for Public Integrity into drugmakers' influence over medication choices for Medicaid patients.Liz Essley Whyte
- Hospitals Battle For Control Over Fast-Growing Heart-Valve Procedure 08/17/2018Medicare limits payments for minimally invasive replacement of aortic valves to hospitals with large numbers of heart procedures. But smaller facilities are crying foul.Phil Galewitz
- Chipotle To Retrain Employees After Latest Outbreak Of Food Poisoning 08/17/2018The announcement comes after health officials said an outbreak last month that sickened nearly 650 customers in Ohio was caused by a type of bacteria that thrives in food kept warm for long periods.Scott Neuman
- Cannabis Producer Gets $4 Billion Investment From Beer Company 08/17/2018The giant influx of cash from Constellation Brands is the largest strategic investment in the cannabis market to date. It nearly quadruples the alcohol company's stake in Canopy Growth to 38 percent.Vanessa Romo
- Walmart And Others Offer Workers Payday Loan Alternative 08/16/2018When lower-income working Americans have an unexpected expense, many turn to high-cost loans and get in financial trouble. More employers are giving them a much cheaper way to get emergency cash.Chris Arnold
- We Buy A Cryptokitty! 08/16/2018Today on The Indicator: Cardiff and Stacey go deep into the world of the blockchain... to buy a cartoon cat.Stacey Vanek Smith
- Journalists Nationwide Push Back Against President Trump's Anti-Media Rhetoric 08/16/2018More than 300 papers have heeded the call of The Boston Globe to run editorials on Thursday standing up for the press in the face of President Trump's ongoing anti-media rhetoric.David Folkenflik
- Tesla Stock Tumbles Again, Following CEO Elon Musk's 'NYT' Interview 08/17/2018
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- Tesla Stock Tumbles Again, Following CEO Elon Musk's 'NYT' Interview 08/17/2018Tesla's stock has been dropping precipitously, following a New York Times interview, in which CEO Elon Musk described being exhausted and under immense pressure.Jasmine Garsd
- Bo Burnham Knows Eighth Grade Was Awkward For You, Too 08/16/2018Is eighth grade cringeworthy for everyone?
- Alex Jones Penalized By Twitter 08/15/2018Last week, the company was a notable exception after a wave of other major tech companies banned the conspiracy theorist and his main channels. Jones cannot tweet on his main account for one week.Merrit Kennedy
- How Tech Companies Are Transforming Classrooms 08/15/2018Which digital brands do your kids encounter in school every day?
- Tinder Co-Founders Sue App's Owners For At Least $2B, Saying They Were 'Cheated' 08/14/2018The lawsuit also says the parent companies "whitewashed" sexual harassment claims against an executive carrying out a plan to hide Tinder's full value. The companies blast the suit as "sour grapes."Colin Dwyer
- Nope, Those Aren't Mailboxes: Paris Rolls Out Sidewalk Urinals 08/14/2018The urinals are not at all subtle. They're bright red and placed in heavily trafficked areas — for example, directly next to the Seine near the Notre Dame Cathedral.Merrit Kennedy
- Impact Of Facebook's False Posts Is Difficult To Measure 08/13/2018Facebook determined that some of the event pages organizing last weekend's counter-protests were fake and took them down. How that affected genuine organizing efforts is hard to assess.Brian Berumen
- Elon Musk Says Saudi Investment Fund Could Help Him Take Tesla Private 08/13/2018The Tesla CEO, reportedly under scrutiny by federal regulators for earlier statements, says the Saudi fund is looking to diversify away from oil with a bigger investment in the electric car company.Avie Schneider
- The Relentless Pace Of Satisfying Fans Is Burning Out Some YouTube Stars 08/13/2018In the age of fast-paced social media, the pressure to perform has reached new heights. Like many entertainers who dream of reaching the top, YouTube stars are discovering it's not all fun and games.Laura Sydell
- For Some Facebook Employees, Free Food Is Coming To An End 08/12/2018Some cities in the Bay Area want to stop tech companies from offering free or discounted food in their cafeterias. The idea is to make employees go to local businesses for their meals.Tonya Mosley
- Tesla Stock Tumbles Again, Following CEO Elon Musk's 'NYT' Interview 08/17/2018
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- How to Make a Robot Use Theory of Mind 08/17/2018Researchers give AI the ability to simulate the anticipated needs and actions of others -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comChris Baraniuk
- This Scientist Chases Wildfires to Better Predict Fire Behavior 08/16/2018To know what a wildfire might do next, researchers need to know how an inferno interacts with the atmosphere -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAndrea Thompson
- Prize-Winning Images of the Brain 08/16/2018Check out this year’s winners of The Art of Neuroscience competition -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comLiz Tormes
- Are Blockchains the Answer for Secure Elections? Probably Not 08/16/2018As midterm political campaigns shift into full gear, start-ups are pushing for blockchain-based voting -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJesse Dunietz
- An Entirely New Type of Antidepressant Targets Postpartum Depression 08/15/2018The steroid drug is intended to help women who suffer from the hormone-driven condition -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comDana G. Smith
- Can Talk Therapy Help People Who Are Unable to Experience Joy? 08/15/2018Researchers are developing new treatments for a depression symptom called anhedonia -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comDina Fine Maron
- Are Boys Better Than Girls at Math? 08/14/2018Colleen Ganley, assistant professor of developmental psychology, answers -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comColleen Ganley
- Is Gravity Quantum? 08/14/2018The ongoing search for the graviton—the proposed fundamental particle carrying gravitational force—is a crucial step in physicists’ long journey toward a theory of everything -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comCharles Q. Choi
- Can Offshore Wind Turbines Succeed in the Great Lakes? 08/14/2018Ice jams and bird and bat deaths will determine the answer -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comDaniel McGraw
- Record-Breaking Signal May Help Solve the Mystery of Fast Radio Bursts 08/13/2018The CHIME telescope could soon deliver thousands of additional detections of the mysterious cosmic outbursts -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comNola Taylor Redd
- How to Make a Robot Use Theory of Mind 08/17/2018
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- Muslim Brothers 08/15/2018Gamal Abdel Nasser and Sayyid Qutb are usually remembered as bitter enemies and representatives of two sides of Egypt's most intractable political divide. But in his book Making the Arab World: Nasser, Qutb, and the Clash That Shaped the Middle East, Fawaz Gerges shows that the two titans of Egyptian history overlapped ideologically and personally more […]
- Battlefield Internet 08/14/2018The U.S government needs to play a more assertive role in protecting the public from digital threats, just as it protects it from conventional ones.
- Against Identity Politics 08/14/2018Democratic societies are fracturing into segments based on ever-narrower identities, threatening the possibility of deliberation and collective action by society as a whole. Unless liberal democracies can work their way back to more universal understandings of human dignity, they will doom themselves—and the world—to continuing conflict.
- Waiting for Democracy in Congo 08/17/2018Is Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary's presidential candidacy a harbinger for Congo’s much-awaited democratic transition or merely a lifeline to a beleaguered strongman?
- Cambodia's Troubling Tilt Toward China 08/17/2018Cambodia's Chinese turn should serve as a warning to Washington of what China’s growing economic presence, especially in authoritarian countries, will mean for Southeast Asia and Eurasia more broadly.
- China’s Future Is South Korea’s Present 08/14/2018To predict China's path, observers should look to the example of South Korea under Park Chung-hee. Ultimately, sustaining economic growth will push Xi Jinping and the CCP toward political liberalization.
- The Forgotten History of the Financial Crisis 08/13/2018The true story of 2008 forces a question about the future of financial globalization: How will a multipolar world that has moved beyond the transatlantic structures of the last century cope with the next crisis?
- Brand New Left, Same Old Problems 08/14/2018If progressives are to recreate the successes of the New Deal era, they will need to rediscover the art of coalition-building that made the New Deal in possible in the first place.
- The Unconstrained Presidency 08/14/2018Since taking office, President Trump has made a series of unilateral decisions with enormous consequences for U.S. foreign policy. But Trump hasn't single-handedly destroyed the checks and balances that are supposed to constrain executive power in foreign policy: his actions are merely exposing that they have been wearing away for decades.
- Three Cheers for Trump's Foreign Policy 08/14/2018Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy is fundamentally realist, dispensing with false wisdoms and vague commitments that run counter to U.S. interests. And despite overwhelming criticism from the Washington establishment, his strategy is paying off.
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