CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens hand out medical records to cops without warrants
Lawmakers want HHS to revise health privacy law to require warrants. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Jeffrey Greenberg) All of the big pharmacy chains in the US hand over sensitive medical records to law enforcement without a w.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Sunday, September 8
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, September 7
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Cops lure pedophiles with AI pics of teen girl. Ethical triumph or new disaster?
New Mexico sued Snapchat after using AI to reveal child safety risks. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Cops are now using AI to generate images of fake kids, which are helping them catch child predators onl.....»»
Improved method for phonon lasers "locks" sound waves into a more stable and powerful state
Scientists have made a significant leap in developing lasers that use sound waves instead of light. These phonon lasers hold promise for advancements in medical imaging, deep-sea exploration, and other areas......»»
The Plaud Note is the first AI gadget I think you should buy
The Plaud Note is an AI gadget that records, transcribes, and summarizes voice notes and calls. Could it have been an app? Yes. Is it better? Definitely, yes......»»
Arrest Made in Couple Who High-Fives After Robbery: Cops
Arrest Made in Couple Who High-Fives After Robbery: Cops.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, September 6
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Phage editing technology could lead to alternative treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
As antibiotic resistance becomes an increasingly serious threat to our health, the scientific and medical communities are searching for new medicines to fight infections. Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have just moved closer to that goal with a.....»»
After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship
To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi. Enlarge / The USS Manchester. Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention!.....»»
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record
South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, September 5
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Climate scientist: Broken temperature records are alarming, but it is not too late to limit global warming
July 22, 2024 was the hottest day in recorded human history, with a global average temperature of 17.16 C......»»
One Piece is king of the TV show high seas as it sails to #1 on Netflix
Netflix has another big hit on its hand as One Piece shoots to the top of its weekly streaming chart......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, September 4
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Cops’ favorite face image search engine fined $33M for privacy violation
Clearview AI insists Dutch fine is "unlawful" but missed its chance to appeal. Enlarge (credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A controversial facial recognition tech company behind a vast face image sea.....»»
Color-changing, self-healing hydrogel microparticles: A smart solution for advanced wound care
Chronic diabetic wounds are prevalent in patients and are difficult to heal, presenting a significant medical challenge. The development of multifunctional hydrogel dressings with a well-designed morphology and structure can enhance their flexibility.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, September 3
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Scientists demonstrate giant THz Kerr effect via stimulated phonon polaritons
Terahertz (THz) waves and THz technologies have gradually opened a new style for communications, cloud-based storage/computing, information contest, and medical tools. With the advancement of THz technologies, studies on THz nonlinear optics have eme.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, September 2
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Best Labor Day MacBook Deals 2024: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
With Labor Day imminent, we've tracked down all the best Labor Day MacBook deals and we're also on hand with some buying advice too......»»