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AI breakthrough cuts energy use by 100x while boosting accuracy
Researchers have developed a hybrid AI system that merges neural networks with symbolic reasoning, cutting energy consumption by up to 100 times compared to conventional approaches — while simultaneously improving accuracy. The breakthrough comes as AI already accounts for more than 10% of U.S. electricity demand, a figure set to climb sharply. By mimicking human logical thinking rather than relying on brute-force computation, the system could fundamentally change the economics and sustainability of scaling AI.
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Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow
Researchers in Canada have identified a previously overlooked mechanism driving glioblastoma growth: supportive brain cells that normally aid healthy nerves are being hijacked by tumors to fuel their expansion. Blocking this cellular communication channel significantly slowed tumor growth in laboratory models. The discovery reveals a potential new therapeutic target for one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers known to medicine.
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Study of 1,700 languages reveals surprising hidden patterns
Researchers analyzing more than 1,700 languages have confirmed that certain grammatical patterns — long contested in linguistics — appear consistently across unrelated language families worldwide. Using evolutionary modeling, the study found that word order and grammatical structure tend to converge along predictable paths rather than emerging by chance. The findings point to deep cognitive and communicative pressures shared across humanity as the driving force behind how languages take shape.
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