It has long been suspected that the gut biome is associated with insomnia, and now there may be a causal and reciprocal relationship.

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China develops cement that cools itself, drops temperature 9.72°F during day.

The supercool cement with intrinsic high-strength, and armored abrasive resistance achieved a significant temperature drop.

World’s most powerful detector to examine nuclear ‘fingerprints’ with 100x sensitivity.

With its incredible sensitivity, it promises to decode the “fingerprints” of atomic nuclei and reveal their secrets.

The launches this fall under $30K, offering a 75 kWh battery, up to 303 miles of range, and 10–80% charge in 35 minutes.

Researchers increasingly use online tools to advertise studies, recruit participants, and collect data, enabling access to individuals in remote or rural areas, those with limited mobility, and participants facing time constraints. While online platforms offer significant advantages, online research remains vulnerable to fraudulent activity, which can compromise the validity of study findings and deplete both funding and human resources. This special communication describes the real-world experiences of two research groups, one in Canada and one in the United States, who encountered fraudsters in both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies.

Science helps us imagine the unfathomable vastness of space and time — and our small but meaningful place within it.

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Are you a technical founder who wants a better understanding of fundraising in startups? Well, I am too. That’s why I wrote up these notes which explore the mechanics and terminology associated with raising rounds. Hope you find this useful as well!

PDF version: Notes on Fundraising Mechanics for Startups by Logan Thrasher Collins Valuation A company’s valuation is initially an estimate of how much the company is worth as set by methods such as the following.