Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Exxon chief has climate warning for US Republicans
Exxon Mobil Chair and CEO Darren Woods urged the incoming Trump administration to avoid making turbulent climate policy swings — and he pushed the president-elect to reject carbon border taxes favored by some GOP lawmakers. In an interview with POLITICO, Woods signaled that one of the most… Continue Reading
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Russia’s Belgorod Oblast oil depot was on fire after unconfirmed Ukrainian drone strike, while three Russian bombs crash in region
In the early hours of 12 November, a Ukrainian Army’s drone reportedly targeted an oil depot in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, sparking a fire that was allegedly quickly extinguished, according to the region’s Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed. This year, Ukraine has intensified its… Continue Reading
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Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication
A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles. For the first time, the researchers have also been able to emulate natural cell-cell communication using these protocells — based on the model… Continue Reading
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Novel calculator predicts risk of epilepsy after rare stroke
A practical calculator that predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke is presented in a study from the University of Gothenburg and others. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young adults. A blood clot in the cerebral venous system (cerebral venous… Continue Reading
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Glioblastoma: New treatment attacks brain tumors from multiple angles
Glioblastoma is the most common kind of malignant brain tumor in adults. So far, no treatment has been able to make this aggressive tumor permanently disappear. The tumor cells are too varied, and the microenvironment is too tumor-friendly. Researchers at the University of Basel and University… Continue Reading
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Russians attack Kharkiv with new Molniya drone, one civilian injured
On November 12, the Russian forces launched two attacks on Kharkiv using a new strike Molniya UAV. A civilian woman was injured in the attacks. Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform saw. “Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office… Continue Reading
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Biden should push NATO to admit Ukraine, says US foreign policy analyst
US President Joe Biden must make serious efforts to bring Ukraine into NATO as soon as possible. This is the only way to save Ukraine and avoid a third world war, said Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute and former deputy assistant secretary of defense in an opinion… Continue Reading
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‘Moonlighting’ enzymes can lead to new cancer therapies
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) reveal that metabolic enzymes known for their roles in energy production and nucleotide synthesis are taking on unexpected “second jobs” within the nucleus, orchestrating critical functions like cell division and DNA repair. The discovery,… Continue Reading
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One genomic test can diagnose nearly any infection
A genomic test developed at UC San Francisco to rapidly detect almost any kind of pathogen — virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite — has proved successful after a decade of use. The test has the potential to vastly improve care for neurological infections that cause diseases like meningitis and… Continue Reading
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Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
University of B.C. researchers have developed a groundbreaking coating that could make medical devices safer for millions of patients, reducing the risks associated with blood clots and dangerous bleeding. The new material, designed to mimic the natural behavior of blood vessels, could allow for… Continue Reading
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