A potential Alzheimer’s breakthrough, what to watch in the first Biden-Trump debate, and more
Jun 27, 2024
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Evan Osnos shares insights on what to expect at the presidential debate. Tech firms face energy crisis due to AI. Scientists discover how the brain disposes of waste. Guest-host Gideon Resnick provides an engaging episode.
Importance of watching for changes in tonight's presidential debate format to assess candidates' maturity and acuity.
Challenges posed by AI's energy demands on power grid and tech firms' environmental commitments.
Deep dives
Presidential Debate Format Changes Aim to Improve Substance
Tonight's presidential debate features changes like silencing microphones to reduce interruptions, aiming for more substantive answers. The format without a live studio audience is unprecedented, intended to provide a clearer view of the candidates' stances. In the past, excessive interruptions left viewers with a negative impression, prompting a desire for mature and compelling exchanges. This early debate holds significant importance, offering voters an unfiltered comparison of acuity, responsibility, and presidential attributes.
AI's Impact on Power Grid Challenging Environmental Goals
Artificial intelligence's energy demands pose challenges to the power grid and tech giants' environmental commitments. Data centers supporting AI applications now consume power equivalent to small cities, contradicting clean energy initiatives. With estimated 40% growth in power demand, concerns arise about delayed emission-free grid goals and rising consumer energy costs.
New Research Unveils Brain Waste Clearance System, Link to Alzheimer's
Research reveals brain's waste clearance process during sleep, potentially impacting Alzheimer's disease development. Electrical waves aid in flushing out waste linked to Alzheimer's, showing promise in understanding and possibly preventing the disease. Understanding brain cleanup mechanisms could lead to significant advancements in Alzheimer's research and treatment.