AI going nuclear, love treating chronic stomach pain, and the connection between postcards science, war, and family

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Artificial intelligence (AI) demands extraordinary energy to sustain itself. One ChatGPT consumes about 2.9 watt-hours of electricity, almost 10 times what Google search needs. Therefore, the next major advancement in AI will be powering it.

Could nuclear energy be the key?

Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are already considering reviving dormant nuclear plants and investing in small modular reactors. When it comes to meeting AI’s insatiable energy needs while staying carbon-free, no other option scales up quite like it.

Evidently, the word “nuclear” strikes fear in the hearts of men, but Big Tech is betting big on nuclear. Should we? Must-Reads.

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Chronic abdominal pain affects 11% of the global population. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are among the leading causes, leading millions to struggle with ongoing pain and limited relief options.

The need for safer treatments is urgent; could love be it?

Researchers in Vienna pioneered a groundbreaking solution by developing gut-stable oxytocin analogs for targeted non-opioid pain treatment. In other words, they are inventing a new class of oral peptide therapeutics designed to target oxytocin receptors in the gut.

Often called “the love hormone” and “cuddle chemical,” could its power to influence pain perception help alleviate a tummy ache? (Read More)

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