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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer's New Fighters: Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors

Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against advanced squamous cell lung cancer (LUSC). These drugs offer a glimmer of hope for patients who haven't found success with other treatments. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution—some patients don't respond

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Takes the Spotlight at CES

This year's CES event in Las Vegas is all about artificial intelligence (AI). Companies are showcasing AI-enabled gadgets like smart refrigerators and AI agents. Nvidia and Microsoft are among the big names participating. Investors are now focusing on the return on investment (ROI) for AI firms, wit

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Adventure: From $50 to Almost Double

Imagine jumping into the Bitcoin world with just $50 in 2022. That's what happened here! Let's see how that investment fared over the next three years. First, a quick backstory. PayPal decided to allow Bitcoin transactions. So, on a cold January morning in 2022, our investor decided to give it a sh

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Jan 07 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Turns 16: A Journey from Novel Idea to Global Phenomenon

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, celebrates its 16th birthday this year. It all started on January 3, 2009, when Satoshi Nakamoto, the credited creator, mined the first Bitcoin block. This event followed the release of the Bitcoin whitepaper in October 2008. The whitepaper laid the groundwork fo

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

Crypto Markets Kick Off 2025 with a Bang, Bitcoin Soars

As the new year begins, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are making a comeback. Bitcoin's price has jumped to $96, 711. 71, a 2% increase from the previous day. This means Bitcoin has gained about 3% since the start of the year. The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks the broader crypto market, also saw a

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

The Power of Breath: Exercise for Chronic Disease Patients

Ever wondered how breathing exercises can help those with long-term health issues? A recent look into different studies found that working our breathing muscles through something called "voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea" can be a safe and helpful tool for patients with chronic diseases. This wasn't a

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Jan 07 2025CRIME

Meta's Smart Glasses: A Tool in a Tragic Event

On New Year's Day, a devastating event shook New Orleans when a man drove a truck into a crowd in the French Quarter, leaving 14 people dead and 30 injured. The FBI revealed that the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, had used Meta's smart glasses to scout the area before the attack. These glasses, a

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Transforming Idesia polycarpa Maxim Cake Meal: A New Way to Extract Polysaccharides

Have you ever thought about what happens to the leftovers when oil is extracted from seeds? In the case of Idesia polycarpa Maxim (IPM) seeds, the cake meal, which is the by-product, is often just tossed away. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? That's where IPM polysacchar

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Tracking Kidney Health: A New Way with Sweat and Saliva

Scientists are working on a different way to keep an eye on how well your kidneys are working. Instead of drawing blood, which can be unpleasant, they're looking at sweat and saliva. These are easier to collect and could be used to monitor kidney function continuously. A special test called LC-MS/MS

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Why West Side Kids Need to Learn Trades

A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime

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