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Jun 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Tiny Powerhouse: Desktop AI That Can Handle a Trillion‑Parameter Model

NVIDIA has unveiled the DGX Station for Windows, a compact machine that brings data‑center‑level AI power right into office desks. The device runs on Windows, making it compatible with the majority of corporate workstations that traditionally use Linux for heavy AI tasks. It is built around NVIDIA’s

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Jun 01 2026CRIME

Feeling unsafe: What France’s crime worries really show

Recent surveys suggest most people in France think crime is spiraling beyond control, with over seven in ten sharing this concern. The numbers vary by political group – center-right voters show the highest alarm at 92 percent, while younger adults and Green Party supporters are less convinced. Women

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Fisetin and Fitness: Can a Berry Boost Workout Benefits for Obese Men?

Many people with obesity deal with constant, low-level inflammation that makes it harder for their bodies to control blood sugar. One natural compound, fisetin—a type of flavonoid found in fruits like strawberries and apples—has caught attention for its potential to calm inflammation. But can it do

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Jun 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

How tiny soil microbes shape mercury risks in rice fields

Farmers growing rice in contaminated soil face a hidden dilemma. Tiny soil microbes control how mercury turns into a more dangerous form called methylmercury—a toxin that can build up in rice grains. Scientists wanted to see what happens when these microbes start disappearing, which climate change m

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin’s rocket troubles and what it means for moon travel plans

A major test explosion last night destroyed Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, leaving no injuries but raising big questions about NASA’s moon plans. The rocket was supposed to help deliver cargo and eventually astronauts to the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program, b

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Asda Teams Up With Ocado to Revamp Online Shopping

British supermarket giant Asda is set to overhaul its online shopping system by partnering with tech company Ocado. The move aims to speed up changes and bring new features across all 1, 100 physical stores and the network of dark‑store warehouses starting in 2027. Ocado will supply a full stack o

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May 27 2026SCIENCE

The Hidden Time‑Warp of Looping Videos

Many people spend hours scrolling through short clips that repeat endlessly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. A recent study looked at how this habit affects the way people feel about time, as well as their emotions and excitement. Researchers followed 151 young adults over two weeks, asking t

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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Silicon Aging: Why Chips Don’t Just Slow Down

People often ask if a computer chip gets slower with age. The truth isn’t a simple yes or no. A CPU or GPU doesn’t just drop 10 % of its speed after five years; it usually stays the same unless something else changes. When a system feels sluggish, dust buildup, old thermal paste, background programs

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May 26 2026BUSINESS

Disney’s Star Wars Film Opens Low, But the Franchise Still Holds Power

Disney has released a new Star Wars movie after a seven‑year pause, and the first three days earned about $82 million in U. S. theaters—slightly above analyst forecasts but still the weakest opening for any Star Wars film. The picture also pulled in roughly $63 million overseas, with premium formats

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital Health Missteps: How Old Adults See Their Bodies

Older people today turn to the internet for everything from news to shopping, and this shift matters for their overall well‑being. Yet researchers often treat online activity as one single habit, missing how different digital tasks affect the way seniors judge their own health. When people look at

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