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Are blue zones real? Answering that question is harder then ever

Hacker News Top · 2026-06-01 Cached

The article examines growing skepticism about the scientific validity of blue zones, the longevity hotspots popularized by Dan Buettner, as researchers question the data and commercialization of the concept.

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‘Solve all diseases,’ you say?

The Verge · 2026-05-20 Cached

A critical analysis of Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis's claim at Google I/O that AI could 'solve all diseases,' contextualizing the potential of tools like AlphaFold and AlphaGenome while highlighting the gap between scientific promise and public perception.

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After 3 decades of splendid scientific communication, this one's for you, Ned

Hacker News Top · 2026-05-10 Cached

Ned Rozell, a longtime science writer for the Alaska Science Forum, retired after 31 years, receiving awards including the Edith Bullock Prize and emeritus status for his contributions to science communication.

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