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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Intel's Arc GPUs: Here to Stay and Play

You've probably heard whispers that Intel's graphics processors (GPUs) are on their way out. But hold on, because Intel's team has a different story to tell. Their new Arc GPUs, especially the Arc B580, are flying off the shelves. So much so that they can't keep up with demand. Plus, there's a new A

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Blood Tests: A New Hope Against Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is a tricky condition to spot early. The usual methods involve spinal fluid tests and brain scans, but they have their downsides. Lately, scientists are buzzing about a new idea: checking blood plasma. This could make early screening a lot easier. Advanced tools that scan protein

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

Weather Woes: UK Faces Floods and Snowfall

Imagine waking up to a world covered in ice and snow, and then suddenly finding yourself waist-deep in water. That's what many in the UK experienced recently. Areas like the Midlands in England were hit hard by flooding, with over 200 warnings issued for overflowing rivers. In Leicestershire, mobile

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Young People & Dual Diagnosis: Finding Effective Treatments

Mental health and substance abuse issues often start in young people's lives and can happen together. Treating both at the same time is becoming more common in real-world clinics. But what works best? No one's quite sure yet. Many young people face a tough battle with mental health and substance us

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Life on the Streets: How Drug Use and Homelessness Affect Health

Imagine life on the streets, where finding food, clothes, and a place to sleep is a daily struggle. This is the reality for many people who use drugs (PWUD) in cities like Los Angeles and Denver. Researchers recently took a close look at how tough this life can be and how it impacts health. They fou

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Small RNAs and Their Role in Metabolic Disorders

Our bodies are powered by complex chemical reactions called metabolism, which involves a vast orchestra of proteins, enzymes, and other molecules. Sometimes, defects in how these molecules work lead to inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), affecting how we produce and break down proteins, fats, and car

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Oxidative Stress: Can We Really Fix It with Anti-oxidants?

You might have heard that free radicals can cause some serious health issues. These tiny troublemakers are linked to cancer, heart problems, brain diseases, lung issues, and even inflammation. Research has shown that when our body is under too much pressure (oxidative stress), these free radicals ca

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

TCL's Next-Gen NXTPAPER Display: Sharper, More Colorful, and Fresh Features

TCL has just revealed the newest version of its NXTPAPER display tech, dubbed NXTPAPER 4. 0. This generation promises to fix many of the issues of its predecessors. The main perks? Crisper images and more accurate color reproduction, which means pictures and drawings will look way better than before

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Professionals' Views on Disabilities in Eastern India

In Eastern India, a significant number of people live with disabilities, and they often face health challenges that are not well met. This is partly because healthcare professionals might lack the right knowledge and understanding about disabilities. A recent study took a closer look at this issue i

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