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Zvezda leak finally stopped after years; Baikonur pad repairs could restore flights — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Zvezda leak finally stopped after years; Baikonur pad repairs could restore flights

After a multiyear effort, the leak in the Russian Zvezda module has been stopped, a welcome development for both Russia and NASA — though the fix may not prevent new leaks from appearing in decades-old hardware. Zvezda, launched in July 2000 on a Russian Proton rocket, developed cracking that first appeared

Streamlined Bankruptcy Rules Lead to More Student Loan Discharges — Static01.nyt.com

Streamlined Bankruptcy Rules Lead to More Student Loan Discharges

A new analysis finds that a simplified bankruptcy process introduced three years ago has substantially increased the share of student loan borrowers who win discharges. Professor Jason Iuliano’s study in The American Bankruptcy Law Journal reports an 87 percent success rate for borrowers seeking to discharge most or all

Swiss ski resort blaze underscores deadly risk of indoor fireworks — E3.365dm.com

Swiss ski resort blaze underscores deadly risk of indoor fireworks

At least 40 people died in a New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana as emergency services worked to identify those killed and injured. Local attorney general Beatrice Pilloud said investigators believe the blaze began when sparkler candles, known as flares, placed on champagne

Settlement requires NIH to review research grants blocked by voided policy — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Settlement requires NIH to review research grants blocked by voided policy

The ACLU and other organizations announced a settlement with the federal government that would require the National Institutes of Health to restart reviews of grant applications that were previously blocked on ideological grounds. The agreement must still be approved by the judge overseeing the case and does not guarantee funding,

Pea-size human brain organoids spark hope and ethical concern — Npr.brightspotcdn.com

Pea-size human brain organoids spark hope and ethical concern

Pea-size clusters of human cells known as brain organoids are generating both optimism and unease among researchers and the public. Experts are debating how scientists can use these bits of gray matter responsibly as the field advances. Key Topics Science, Bioethics, Brain Organoids, Neuroscience, Research Ethics, Stem Cells

New Jersey’s Blue Acres program has bought and cleared about 1,200 flood-prone homes — Cdn.arstechnica.net

New Jersey’s Blue Acres program has bought and cleared about 1,200 flood-prone homes

New Jersey’s Blue Acres program has acquired and demolished roughly 1,200 properties in flood-prone areas, using more than $234 million in federal and state funds to pay fair market value and return land to permanent open space. Started in 1995, the program is widely cited as a national

AI pioneer warns models exhibit self-preservation and urges ability to shut them down — I.guim.co.uk

AI pioneer warns models exhibit self-preservation and urges ability to shut them down

Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in artificial intelligence, has cautioned against granting legal rights to advanced AI systems, saying they are beginning to show signs of self-preservation and that humans must retain the ability to shut them down. Speaking in his capacity as chair of a leading international AI safety