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Research
Wagering on Unfinished Experiments—Prediction Markets and Clinical Trial Integrity
Source: JAMA Network In July 2026, Kalshi announced it would host betting on the outcomes of clinical trials and FDA regulatory reviews, creating the first public odds on drug development.
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Could A Flu Shot Help Fight Skin Cancer?
Source: U.S. News A small trial found immune cells flooded melanoma tumors after doctors injected a standard flu vaccine.
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An AI Agent Injected Drugs Into a Live Mouse’s Brain
Source: WIRED A biotech startup let an agent choose a gene therapy and successfully inject the treatment, offering a startling glimpse of the future of research labs.
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For early-career scientists, the cost of AI can be a problem
Source: Science Some researchers get top tools for next to nothing—but others pay out of pocket or go without.
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Scientists discover a surprising link between acorns and lyme disease
Source: ScienceDaily After more than 35 years of research, scientists have uncovered surprising clues about what really drives Lyme disease risk.
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Technology Ethics
ANSI Introduces the ANSI AI Register
Source: ANSI The ANSI is rolling out the ANSI AI Register, a new platform to improve transparency, increase visibility, and strengthen trust across the rapidly evolving AI and super intelligence ecosystem.
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The scramble for your brain data
Source: Science Science investigation reveals firms have amassed tens of millions of hours of brain wave data from neurotech headbands, and face few constraints in using it.
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As U.S. faces loss of measles-free status, health leaders rethink vaccine strategies
Source: NBC News CDC staffers and public health groups agreed vaccines must be a major part of containing measles. How will the agency respond under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
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Johns Hopkins alerts 3,182 patients after worker uploads data to unapproved AI tool
Source: Becker's Hospital Review Johns Hopkins alerts 3,182 patients after a worker uploaded patient data to an unapproved AI tool, prompting investigation and credit monitoring offers.
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Higher Education
A Guide To Publishing In Research Journals For Postgraduate Professionals
Source: Forbes Here is a practical guide to navigating the publication process effectively and ensuring your work delivers the maximum return on your effort.
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