AI may help severely infertile men become fathers

Australian researchers have developed an AI algorithm called SpermSearch that can accurately identify sperm in severely infertile men in a fraction of the time it takes scientists, providing hope to men who want to father biological children.

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Bizarre gamma ray burst hints at unseen “stellar demolition derby”

Besides the Big Bang itself, gamma ray bursts are the most energetic events in the universe. Astronomers knew of a few mechanisms that can produce them, but now an oddball gamma ray burst hints at a brand new origin – a stellar “demolition derby.”

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Antarctica’s mysterious Blood Falls aren’t made by minerals after all

A bright red waterfall isn’t something you’d expect to see on the icy landscape of Antarctica, but that’s what’s pouring out from the foot of Taylor Glacier. Scientists now claim to have solved the mystery behind the crimson waters of Blood Falls.

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Earliest evidence yet of butchery and cannibalism among ancient humans

Cannibalism among our ancestors is not a surprise, but scientists have been taken aback to find clues of this behavior that hail from 1.45 million years ago. Precision cuts made with a stone tool suggests there were some skilful butchers around too.

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Megalodon was warm-blooded – and that might have been its downfall

Scientists have used fossilized megalodon teeth to estimate the ancient shark’s body temperature, and found it wasn’t exactly a cold-blooded killer. Strangely enough, that might have contributed to its downfall.

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Most blood pressure meds found to reduce frequency of migraine headaches

A new study has found that almost all blood-pressure-lowering medications reduce the number of headaches migraine sufferers have each month, providing a treatment option that is less expensive and more accessible than available migraine medications.

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Clever Aussie brain-computer interface leaves your skull intact

Australian startup Synchron, backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, looks set to beat Elon Musk's Neuralink to market with a safe, reliable brain-computer interface that any hospital can quickly install – without cutting a hole in your skull.

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Dometic ups its swag with backcountry-ready, pico-size inflatable tent

The Pico FTC is Dometic's most compact tent and takes a few cues from the other side of the world. An inflatable Australian-style swag with an integrated air mattress, the Pico offers fast, seamless setup and all-in-one comfort.

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Wing-like origami solar panels bring hundreds of watts to home or camp

Levante upscales origami-inspired portable solar charging with systems that expand like wings to multiple times their packed size. With hundreds of watts of power, the units are an intriguing solution for RVing, sailing and off-grid homesteading.

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Review: Hover Camera X1 is the ideal drone for most people

Most folks aren't big-time aerial cinematographers, so they don't need a $1,000-plus drone – what they do need is something small, inexpensive and easy to use, that still shoots great video. As I discovered, the Hover Camera X1 fits that bill to a T.

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