Sedgwick County Jail A local detention deputy last week caught an inmate accused of first-degree murder breaking a cell window on an exterior wall of the Sedgwick County Jail. Officials say while the inmate hadn’t broken completely through several layers of glass — exposing him to the outside of the […]
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AI technique that predicts cell growth could someday diagnose cancer or develop new drugs
Machine learning technologies are everywhere. They’re used by search engines, social media, and even in online banking. But one area that this technology is still emerging is medicine. Machine learning technologies could be very promising in medicine, and could be used for many applications, such as detecting signs of disease […]
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Top tips for cell biologists eyeing a move to industry careers
A technician checks genetically engineered mosquitoes developed by the biotechnology firm Oxitec in Abingdon, UK.Credit: Andre Penner/AP/Shutterstock Cell biologists have a variety of skills that make them well suited for careers in biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, but it can be challenging to make the leap from academia to industry. […]
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GM to commercialize Ultium battery, fuel cell technologies for the future
Detroit — In its storied past, General Motors Co. built refrigerators, locomotive engines and a gamut of auto parts before dumping those businesses in a long-running battle to return to profitability. The 112-year-old automaker is making money again and back in the business of building product for others, this time developing green powertrains for […]
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This Is the Best Way to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill, Experts Say
Your cell phone is, undeniably, an essential item. You use it to check your email, get directions, and even watch your favorite shows. However, if you’re like most Americans, you’re paying an arm and a leg for those services every month. According to the latest statistics from the Bureau of […]
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‘Extraordinary work’ underway to rebuild electric, water, cell grid after Hurricane Laura
As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its second week, weary residents in Louisiana’s hardest hit areas find electricity, air-conditioning and clean, running water still in short supply. “They’re not sure when exactly we can get electricity here,” said Cindy Holland Demaskey, who lives in Hayes in east Calcasieu parish. “They’re telling […]