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Nature’s hackers: 5 animals that cheat evolution for their own gain
Valerio Falasca Valerio Falasca

Nature’s hackers: 5 animals that cheat evolution for their own gain

Nature is filled with captivating examples of adaptive instincts that guide animals to survive and reproduce. Today, we will explore 5 intriguing animals that "hack" the adaptive traits of other organisms to gain a competitive edge. Discover how the bluestreak cleaner wrasse cheats its way to a quick meal, the orchid mantis lures prey through remarkable mimicry, fireflies exploit mating behavior, and the mimic octopus tricks predators and prey alike. We also unveil the captivating tactics of the firefly squid, using bioluminescent light to lure unsuspecting prey.

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All chemists should be using AI-powered molecular docking  Here’s how
Valerio Falasca Valerio Falasca

All chemists should be using AI-powered molecular docking Here’s how

Here is a review and tutorial for how a chemist with no coding experience can set up and run diffdock molecular modelling. Major companies have been implementing AI-driven drug discovery tools, including docking for years now. These AI drug discovery tools are freely available open source online! I compare diffdock docking data to other modelling software like discovery studio to analyse which is better.

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This AI-powered bracelet that makes you 'feel' sound will be responsible for changing our world
Valerio Falasca Valerio Falasca

This AI-powered bracelet that makes you 'feel' sound will be responsible for changing our world

This AI powered bracelet matches cutting edge AI speech recognition with a new haptic feedback system to relay speech and music only though vibrations on your wrist!

It is already being used to replace hearing aids to treat various hearing diseases. However, what could be the applications of this technology be on healthy humans? Read on to explore the addition of an ‘extra sense’ to human perceptions, and Elon Musk’s vision of improving the connectivity between humans and technological devices.

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Practically anyone can grow psychedelic mushrooms at home
Valerio Falasca Valerio Falasca

Practically anyone can grow psychedelic mushrooms at home

The recent surge of interest in psychedelics has enticed many people into cultivating psychedelic mushrooms at home, in order to gain unregulated access to these substances. It turns out, practically anyone can order everything needed to grow psychedelic mushrooms online! How accessing mushroom spores is legally possible, and is self-medicating with psychedelics is a good idea?

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