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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Eco-Friendly Robot Builds Structures from Soil

Imagine building walls and columns without using concrete or waiting for layers to dry. Researchers from ETH Zurich made this possible with a new technique called impact printing. This method uses earth materials like soil, silt, and clay from construction sites. A special robot shoots these materia

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Israel's Recent Strike: A Warning to Iran

On October 26, Israel made history by carrying out its first overt aerial attack on Iran. The move came after months of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel. Israel's Air Force, using over 100 aircraft, targeted Iran's ballistic missile production facilities and key air defense systems. This

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

How THC Makes You Feel High: A Neuroscience Lesson

Ever wondered how cannabis makes you feel "high"? Let's dive into the science behind it. Your body naturally produces cannabinoids, similar to what's found in marijuana. One of these, called anandamide, acts as a neurotransmitter, sending messages between nerve cells. These messages impact areas of

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Iran's Election Hackers on the Hunt

You might think Iran's just minding its own business, but think again. Some hackers linked to the Iranian government have been snooping around US election websites in swing states. They were looking for weak spots they could use to mess with the presidential election. This isn't anything new for the

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Get Ready: Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon! Tips for Staying Healthy

So, daylight saving time is about to end. You'll gain an extra hour of sleep, but it gets dark earlier. This can mess with your body clock. The shift is easier in the fall than spring, though some folks might struggle. It's not just about sleep; heart rate and stress hormones are affected too. Healt

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Oct 28 2024HEALTH

Cannabis During Pregnancy: The Childhood Impact

You might have heard that smoking or eating cannabis while pregnant is not a good idea. Well, new research from Nationwide Children's Hospital is shedding even more light on why it's important to avoid cannabis during pregnancy. They found that kids who were exposed to cannabis before birth had a to

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Oct 28 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Europa Clipper: A Cosmic Treasure Hunt

NASA launched a spacecraft named Europa Clipper on Oct. 14, 2022, aiming to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa. This frozen world might be home to hidden oceans and conditions suitable for life. But before it can explore Europa, the spacecraft has to travel an astounding 1. 8 billion miles (2. 9 bill

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

Why Are European Low-Cost Flights So Cheap and Profitable?

Ever wondered why European budget airlines are so successful? It's not just about the airlines themselves. The European Union (EU) has played a big role in making flights cheaper and more accessible for everyone. In Europe, flying short distances, like three hours, can cost as little as €15. That's

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cohere's New AI Models: Bridging the Language Gap

Cohere has just unveiled two exciting AI models, Aya Expanse 8B and 35B, under its ambitious Aya project. The goal? To close the language gap in AI technology. These models, now available on Hugging Face, support 23 different languages. Cohere's blog post explains that the 35B parameter model offers

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Race Tightens: Harris and Trump Deadlock in Final Poll

The latest national poll by The New York Times and Siena College has revealed some worrying signs for Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate. Just days before the election, Harris is tied with her Republican counterpart, former President Trump. This is a turnaround from an earl

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