Understanding why autism symptoms sometimes improve amid fever
MIT News
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May 23, 2024
With support from The Marcus Foundation, an M I T neuroscientist and a Harvard Medical School immunologist will study the "fever effect" in an effort to devise therapies that mimic its beneficial effects.
Microsoft Unveils Majorana 2 Quantum Chip, Targets Useful Computer by 2029
Bloomberg
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June 2, 2026
At its Build developer conference, Microsoft announced the Majorana 2, an updated 12-qubit quantum-computing chip. Highlighting a qubit lifespan of over 20 seconds, Microsoft claims this technological leap has allowed it…
Rocket goes boom; so do moon plans
The Economist
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June 6, 2026
On May 28th, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test launch in Florida, destroying its only working launchpad. The setback threatens to delay Amazon's Leo satellite internet deployment, grounding United Lau…
Shorting SpaceX? Jefferies Becomes Go-To Bank After IPO Miss
Bloomberg
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June 3, 2026
After being left out of the massive syndicate of banks underwriting SpaceX's initial public offering, Jefferies Financial Group is finding a unique opportunity. Bearish hedge funds are turning to the bank to arrange shor…
Why China's DeepSeek, Qwen and Moonshot Are a Worry for US AI Rivals
Bloomberg
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April 27, 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba are successfully encroaching on United States leadership. By developing highly efficient, compressed models and releasing 'open-weight' code, they are d…