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Nathan Straus: How Macy’s Jewish Magnate Helped The Poor With Science

Science 2.0 - Aug 11 2026 - 18:08
Nathan Straus: How Macy’s Jewish Magnate Helped The Poor With Science

Wealthy elites giving out $500 solar-powered juice presses are the problem with modern virtue-signaling masquerading as philanthropy. Nathan Straus was far more beneficial.

The Conversation Tue, 08/11/2026 - 18:01 Categories Science & Society
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Major Genetic Weakness For Hybrid Breeding Revealed

Science 2.0 - Aug 11 2026 - 11:08
Major Genetic Weakness For Hybrid Breeding Revealed

Legacy hybrid corn breeding may be about to hit a crippling genetic roadblock.

News Account Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:10 Categories Genetics & Molecular Biology
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From Inspiration to Impact: 10 Years of Research on AI for Physics

Science 2.0 - Aug 11 2026 - 07:08
From Inspiration to Impact: 10 Years of Research on AI for Physics

A graph tells a thousand words - in this one, I present a summary of my past 10 years of research, trying to exploit the new AI technologies to improve the way we do research in fundamental science.

Tommaso Dorigo Tue, 08/11/2026 - 07:05 Categories Physics
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Math Is Just The Tip Of The Generative AI Iceberg

Science 2.0 - Aug 09 2026 - 20:08
Math Is Just The Tip Of The Generative AI Iceberg

A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced ten advances in mathematics and computer science made with their as-yet unreleased model Astra. The discoveries cover a wide range of mathematical fields, including geometry, cryptography and coding theory.

The Conversation Sun, 08/09/2026 - 20:54 Categories Mathematics
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The Corny Idea To Replace Food Coloring

Science 2.0 - Aug 08 2026 - 04:08
The Corny Idea To Replace Food Coloring

No one wants food coloring that dissipates after an hour, a problem for natural alternatives to Red Dye No. 40 and No. 3, and a more natural solution is at hand. But it still requires more of the science activists distrust.

Hank Campbell Sat, 08/08/2026 - 04:29 Categories Chemistry
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Synthetic Ingredients Government Allows Inside Certified Organic Food

Science 2.0 - Aug 07 2026 - 11:08
Synthetic Ingredients Government Allows Inside Certified Organic Food

The USDA Organic certification was a mandate from the Clinton administration to create a way for his constituents in the organic food space to market their product as distinct from conventional food.

News Account Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:16 Categories Technology
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