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ECTOLIFE: CONCEPT UNVEILED FOR THE WORLD'S FIRST ARTIFICIAL WOMB FACILITY

In 2017, scientists created a "BioBag" that functioned as an artificial womb, and they used it to grow a baby lamb. Now, a new concept has been unveiled showing how the same could be done for humans. In recently released footage, Hashem Al‑Ghaili shows what childbirth might look like tomorrow. Specifically, he created an artificial womb facility named EctoLife. Science and Stuff

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CHATGPT PROVES AI IS FINALLY MAINSTREAM — AND THINGS ARE ONLY GOING TO GET WEIRDER

Researchers talk about the 'capability overhang,' or hidden skills and dangers, of artificial intelligence. As the technology goes mainstream, we're going to discover a lot of new things about them. The Verge

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YOUR FAVORITE WINES, ONE CAN AT A TIME

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DNA STUDY REVEALS HOW A MYSTERIOUS, EXTINCT HUMAN SHAPED OUR IMMUNE SYSTEMS

While Neanderthal DNA is linked to a gamut of physical and personality traits, not to mention diseases like diabetes and Covid‑19, what influence Denisovan DNA has in our modern age isn't entirely clear. But according to a study published Thursday in the journal PLOS Genetics, we may be closer to an answer, one that resides in the human immune system. Inverse

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Introducing Jiggy Puzzles, the framable puzzle. Get into the holiday spirit, one piece at a time. Perfect for gifting and quality time with your nearest and dearest. Jiggy's puzzles look amazing in all stages of completion. Leave it out on the coffee table for dinner guests to finish or frame it to last forever. All Jiggy puzzles include a reusable glass jar, a tube of puzzle glue, a straight-edge tool to spread the glue, and a print of the art to follow. Let Jiggy inspire you this holiday season by unplugging and experiencing art in a whole new way! Buy yours today at The Fascination for 10% off for a limited time.

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DEEPMIND'S ALPHACODE CAN OUTCOMPETE HUMAN CODERS

When evaluated, AlphaCode received an average ranking in the top 54.3% of coders in simulated evaluations — compared to actual results from a human coding competition — and achieved "approximately human-level performance." Because of course it did. Gizmodo

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