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Is the U.S. Ready for Election Betting? We’re About to Find Out
Why bet on the 2022 World Series when you could bet on the 2022 midterms?
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A Common Stomach Bug May Help Cause Crohn’s Disease, Study Suggests
A nasty but short-lasting stomach bug may have lingering consequences for an unlucky few. Researchers have found evidence in mice and human cells that norovirus infection can trigger Crohn’s disease in people already genetically predisposed to it. The findings may also help scientists one day find better treatments for the chronic gut condition.
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Doomsday Glacier Is ‘Holding on… by Its Fingernails’
The Thwaites Glacier, one of the most unstable parts of Antarctica’s ice sheet, could be gearing up for even more rapid changes than we previously thought. In a study published this week in Nature Geoscience, a team of researchers have published new images of the ocean’s floor that they say provide valuable information about how the…
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Taser Drones Are the School Shooting ‘Solution’ No One Asked For
Axon, the maker of Tasers, police body cameras, and VR training simulations, wants to add a new buzzy product to its tech policing ecosystem: Taser Drones. While the company believes these shoebox-sized shock machines could potentially save lives during school shootings, privacy and civil liberties groups told Gizmodo they believe the drones may do more…