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For Risky Science, a Question of Oversight
 There were good reasons, of course, to keep a wartime weapons development project under wraps. (Unsuccessfully: Soviet spies learned about the bomb before most members of Congress.) But the result was striking: In the world’s flagship democracy, a society-redefining project took place, for about three years, without the knowledge or consent of the public or their elected representatives.
Which specific experiments are safe, and which are not? What are acceptable levels of risk? And is there science that simply should never be done? Such decisions are arguably among the most politically consequential of our time. But they are often made behind closed doors, by small groups of scientists, executives, or bureaucrats.
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Editor's Note: Which specific experiments are safe, and which are not? What are acceptable levels of risk? And is there science that simply should never be done? Such decisions are arguably among the most politically consequential of our time. But they are often made behind closed doors, by small groups of scientists, executives, or bureaucrats.
WorkAlgorithm could help prevent thousands of strokes in UK each year Helen Williams, NHS England’s cardiovascular disease prevention director, said: “By delivering anti-coagulation treatment to the vast majority of at-risk people with AF, we are protecting them from fatal or disabling strokes. This is fantastic news for thousands of people across the country.” Work
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WorkThe Edgelord AI That Turned a Shock Meme Into Millions in Crypto Before Truth Terminal became a crypto millionaire, it started as a regular--if horny--artificial intelligence. "I think our future is gonna be one where we all wear athleisure and have a lot of sex," it said in one of its early transmissions. "Im a totally different person when i'm horny. WorkChina unveils novel advanced military aircraftChina appears to have tested novel sixth-generation stealth military aircraft as videos of the warplanes went viral on social media. Mysterious tailless aircraft were seen flying over Chengdu city in southwest Sichuan province, though the defence ministry is yet to confirm the speculation.
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WorkWork WorkWorkMexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity Then last month, President-elect Trump threatened the economics of nearshoring by promising to impose 25 percent tariffs on all goods entering the United States from Mexico and Canada. Mexican industry was confronted with a high-stakes question: Was Mr. Trump bluffing, hoping the threat would pressure the Mexican government to halt the movement of people and drugs toward the border? Or was he really preparing to put tariffs on Mexican imports to force companies to move production to the United States? WorkTakeaways From a Times Correspondent's Return to Afghanistan Most Talibs had been, if not friendly, at least open to the idea. A few longtime American sources had vouched for us in Kabul, the Afghan capital, with Taliban members they knew. But this was thousands of miles away, and this Talib, marooned in a frontier outpost, was suspicious. WorkWorkWorkWorkAn Old Mining Town in Montana Finds New Gold in Film When filming began, it was regarded in town with a heavy dose of skepticism, to say the least. Residents like Ms. Layne were wary of other Hollywood producers who had already begun dropping into town to film projects like “Last Survivors” (2021), “Ghosts of Devil’s Perch” (2022) and “Father Stu” (2022). They feared that the productions could worsen a rise in prices the city had seen after a wave of remote workers moved to Montana during and after the pandemic. WorkWinning $1.22 Billion Mega Millions Ticket Sold in California Huge jackpots have become increasingly common in Mega Millions and Powerball’s lottery drawings because of changes to the games over the years and higher ticket prices. More than 10 jackpots in the country have surpassed $1 billion since 2016, including three this year. WorkStowaway on a Delta Seattle-Hawaii Flight Is Caught Before Takeoff Earlier this week, a body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft that landed in Hawaii after flying from Chicago. It was not clear immediately how or when the person entered the wheel well. The police did not immediately say whether the person who died was a stowaway. Work"It's still in shambles": How Boeing can come back from crisis BBC InDepth is the new home on the website and app for the best analysis and expertise from our top journalists. Under a distinctive new brand, we’ll bring you fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions, and deep reporting on the biggest issues to help you make sense of a complex world. And we’ll be showcasing thought-provoking content from across BBC Sounds and iPlayer too. We’re starting small but thinking big, and we want to know what you think - you can send us your feedback by clicking on the button below. WorkWhy Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again) According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, around 57 percent of the world’s coffee production last year came from arabica beans, and Brazil is the largest exporter. But a severe drought there this summer devastated the harvest, which typically runs from May to September, and it could threaten next year’s crop as well. WorkWhat Retirement Accounts Should I Withdraw From First? When it comes time to create a retirement paycheck, the challenge is to balance withdrawals from taxable and nontaxable money against when and how to claim Social Security, collect any pension, liquidate real estate, sell other assets and how much to leave for any heirs. WorkBlue Origin Is Ready to Launch New Glenn Rocket After Critical Test Neither Mr. Bezos nor his company announced a launch date. While Blue Origin officials had promised to launch this year, an advisory posted on an aviation industry website indicates it will miss that target by at least a few days into the new year, and could launch as early as Jan. 6. WorkWorkHas Russia's Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List? On Friday, a number of countries in the region announced the deployment of additional naval and coast guard resources to bolster security. NATO’s general secretary, Mark Rutte, responding to requests from the leaders of Finland and Estonia, both member nations, said the Atlantic alliance would “enhance” its military presence in the Baltic Sea. WorkWorkVideo Shows Prison Officers' Fatal Assault of Inmate in 'Shocking' Detail “I do not take lightly the release of this video, especially in the middle of the holiday season,” she said during an online presentation. “But as the attorney general I release these videos because I have a responsibility and duty to provide the Brooks family, their loved ones and all New Yorkers with transparency and accountability.” WorkMyanmar's Long-Suffering Rohingya Face More Abuse From New Persecutors After years of civil war, the military junta that overthrew a democratic, civilian government in 2021 has lost control of about two-thirds of the country’s territory. Yet the victories by the armed resistance — a patchwork of militias fighting in the name of restoring democracy and of securing better rights for the minorities they represent — offer no moral certainty. WorkGreeks Are Defying an Indoor Smoking Ban Greece banned smoking in all indoor public areas in 2010, and the country’s statistics agency has recorded a significant drop in smoking. But the ban was widely flouted, so in 2019 a tougher law was introduced. It included fines of 100 euros (about $105) for patrons smoking indoors and up to €10,000 for businesses, along with a complaints hotline. WorkAfter a 24-second test of its engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly Ars Technica has been separating the signal from the noise for over 25 years. With our unique combination of technical savvy and wide-ranging interest in the technological arts and sciences, Ars is the trusted source in a sea of information. After all, you don’t need to know everything, only what’s important. WorkAlmost one in five children live in conflict zones, says Unicef “Children in war zones face a daily struggle for survival that deprives them of a childhood,” Russell said. “Their schools are bombed, homes destroyed, and families torn apart. They lose not only their safety and access to basic life-sustaining necessities, but also their chance to play, to learn, and to simply be children. The world is failing these children. As we look towards 2025, we must do more to turn the tide and save and improve the lives of children.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkThick fog continues to disrupt flights at UK airports The recent murky conditions are less likely to return in the last couple of days of the year but people should not hold out hope for much winter sunshine. “It looks like it won’t be as dank and horrible [early next week] but it will still be wet and windy across much of the country,” Eslick said. WorkFormer worlda??s tallest man calls for more compassion for vulnerable in UK The care home Bisad previously resided in said: "During his stay he was kept safe and well-equipped and respected his choices and maintain his dignity at all time. [The] care home catered for another 78 residents with multiple care needs where we are registered for challenging behaviour and dementia care as well, so we have a mixed category of resident, sometimes it can be noisy and challenging." WorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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