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Elon Musk is about to see his brain implant

In the mind by Elon Musk the thirstiest problems of the world are shockingly, wonderfully simple. Traffic in LA Did You Come Down? Here, take a ride on this underground super-luge. Carbon emissions stink the planet? Fix it with a fleet of electric cars – and while we’re at it, …

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Mammal-like Triassic creatures defeated polar winters by sleeping

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The branches of a well-built plant-eating mammal that inhabited Antarctica 250 million years ago provide the oldest known evidence that animals deployed in winter-like states to survive lean periods such as polar winters. The interpretation of an artist shows the mammalian relative Lystrosaurus during the Triassic period …

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Modern Vaccine produces antibodies in trial of older people

Moderna Inc. presented new safety data from an early trial providing the first evidence that its Covid-19 vaccine stimulates the immune system of older people. In a Phase 1 trial, Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine produced “consistently high levels” of neutralizing antibodies – a key component of the body’s protective response – …

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Delta IV Heavy, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches restored

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cape Canaveral’s early planned rocket launch Thursday morning did not happen for United Launch Alliance after a technical problem prompted the team to go down. What you need to know The new launch is scheduled for 2:04 p.m., Saturday, August 29th A SpaceX launch has been …

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