Flu activity on the West Coast is rising months ahead of schedule, driven by a new H1N1 mutation, prompting health officials to stress early vaccination.
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Electronic Arts announced the closure of its Canadian studio BioWare, eliminating 400 positions and canceling the next Mass Effect game as part of a broader cost‑cutting drive.
Japan’s Martian Moons Exploration spacecraft lifted off on an H3 rocket, beginning a $578 million mission to collect at least 10 g of material from Phobos and return it to Earth by 2031.
A large genetics study finds that about 25% of severe depression cases show a distinct pattern of circadian disruption, with unique symptoms and lower response to standard antidepressants.
Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant with a Personal Intelligence feature that taps into users' Google services for more tailored in‑car help.
NASA formally closed the OSIRIS‑REx mission on Sept. 30 after a decade of engineering feats, delivering the largest asteroid sample ever returned and preparing the spacecraft for a new target.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to gauge biological age and 90‑day mortality risk of cancer patients from a single selfie, showing promise as a clinical decision‑aid.
Brandon Thomas and a small team used AI and Rust to create early‑alpha, open‑source replacements for seven Adobe Creative Cloud apps, challenging traditional subscription models.
After the Spokane Complex fires, thousands of fire‑beetles arrived on burned ground, while research shows planned burns can reduce tick numbers by up to 98%.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham created an AI system that estimates biological age and forecasts cancer survival using only a selfie, showing promise for personalized treatment decisions.