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Nov 12 2024WEATHER

Weather Warnings: Rain, Snow, and Fog Hit B. C.

British Columbia is bracing for a mix of weather conditions. Environment Canada has issued various advisories across the province. Rainfall warnings are up for the west coast, with Metro Vancouver expecting up to 70 millimetres before noon. This could disrupt Remembrance Day events happening in the

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Nov 12 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Boost: What's Next After Trump's Victory?

Bitcoin has been on a roll, jumping over $80, 000 after President-elect Trump's win. His promise to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and support a friendly regulatory environment has given the crypto world a huge lift. Trump's plan to appoint a crypto-friendly council and potentially replace SEC C

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Math Challenge: Can It Solve the Hardest Problems?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is great at many things, but when it comes to advanced math, it's still got a long way to go. A new test called FrontierMath, created by Epoch AI, shows just how tough math problems can be for AI. This test includes hundreds of complex, unsolved math problems that even t

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Russia's War Losses: A Quick Look at the Numbers

As the war in Ukraine continues, the toll on Russian military equipment is becoming clear. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Russia has lost almost 10, 000 tanks, around 20, 000 armored patrol vehicles (APVs), and nearly 30, 000 vehicles and fuel tanks since the start of their full-scale

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Nov 10 2024FINANCE

Predicting Stock Fluctuations: A Fresh Look with AI

Deep learning has made waves in various fields by handling complex data with ease. One such area is financial time-series prediction, specifically predicting stock price volatility. This involves forecasting if the prices will go up, down, or stay stable. Researchers have been digging into this for

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Affordable Insulin: A Game Changer for South African Diabetes Care?

Recently, some big names in the insulin business, like Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi, have cut prices on their long-lasting insulin types. This isn't just good news for South Africa's healthcare system—it's essential. Diabetes is a big problem here, especially pre-diabetes, and the country's E

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Sugar Substitute Advantame: What You Need to Know

Ever heard of advantame? It's a sweetener that's been getting a lot of attention. Scientists have been looking into it to see if it's safe for us to eat. Here's what they found: Advantame is stable, but not in every situation. It can break down in acidic drinks and foods that are heated up. Researc

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Nov 09 2024OPINION

The Two Sides of Opinions: How They Change Together

Imagine you have two kinds of thoughts about something: your inner feelings and your public statements. This is called dual opinions. Inner feelings come from personal experiences, while public statements depend on what others think. Researchers studied how these two types of opinions change when pe

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Transforming Dementia Care: The NIA's Impact

Over the last half-century, the National Institute of Aging (NIA) has played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of dementia caregiving. Alongside other public and private initiatives, the NIA has driven innovation through funding and leadership. They've supported basic research that has l

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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Restoring Clear Videos in Any Weather: A New Approach

You know how when it's raining or snowing, it's hard to see clearly in videos? Well, scientists have been trying to fix this using something called convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The problem is, these networks can only handle single images and don't really understand the difference between on

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