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Roundtables: Inside the Quest for Cognitive Immortality

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Tuesday, November 17, 2026 In an effort to reach an elusive continuity of the self, some far-thinking technologists are working on ways to keep your brain going—even beyond death. Join science editor Mary Beth Griggs and senior editor for biomedicine Antonio Regalado for a conversation exploring possible paths to keep your mind going, including gradual…

How a cell surface protein slows down the Ebola virus

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The Ebola virus can cause severe, often life-threatening disease in humans. To replicate, it must enter human cells and exploit their cellular processes. In doing so, it encounters natural defense mechanisms that can make infection more difficult.

Dollar Slumps as Democrats Retake Congress

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The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 5-week low today and is down by -0.40%. The dollar sank today after Democrats swept Congress in the US midterm elections, fueling concerns about political gridlock and tougher tech regulation that could curtail foreign demand for US assets. Today’s slide in WTI...