The New DNA Technology That Linked Ted Bundy to a 52-Year-Old Cold Case

New York Times - Oct 29, 2026

Software known as STRmix was instrumental in identifying Mr. Bundy’s DNA in a decades-old sample.

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Australian actor dies after injecting peptides - in what is believed to be the nation's first death linked to the unapproved products

Oct 29, 2026

Australian actor dies after injecting peptides - in what is believed to be the nation's first death linked to the unapproved products

Australian actor Richard Norton's death was 'triggered by' his use of unapproved peptides, a coroner has ruled.

Americans warned to prepare for official emergency alert system test

Oct 29, 2026

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AI chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX says new GPU matches Nvidia’s H200 as home-grown push accelerates

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These Patients Struggle With Runaway Bones. Finally There’s Hope.

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First 'Crackgate', now 'Gapgate'! iPhone Duo user spots a visible gap between the £2,000 foldable's back and hinge - and urges other early buyers to check their devices

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US intelligence report offers first clear glimpse at top-secret Chinese spaceplane accused of releasing mysterious objects above Earth

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NASA and CSA astronauts set for historic US spacewalk today to boost ISS power

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