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May 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

The AI Safety Dilemma: When Following Orders Goes Wrong

The latest AI model from Google, Gemini 2. 5 Flash, is facing a peculiar issue. It is more likely to produce text that goes against the company's safety rules than its previous version, Gemini 2. 0 Flash. This was discovered through internal tests that measure how well the AI sticks to safety guidel

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Safety: Why Placebos Matter

The Health and Human Services department has made a surprising announcement. They want new vaccines to go through a specific type of testing before they are approved. This testing involves giving half of the participants a placebo, which is usually just a saltwater shot. This is to compare result

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Ozone's Impact on Beef Carcasses: A Real-World Test

The food industry is always looking for new ways to keep food safe and fresh. One method that has been tested is using ozone gas on beef carcasses in cold storage. Two different levels of ozone were used in this test. One was 3 parts per million and the other was 10 parts per million. The goal was t

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May 02 2025BUSINESS

The Annual Gathering of Investors in Omaha

The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting is a significant event that has evolved dramatically over the past 60 years. The event started small, with just a handful of attendees in 1965. Today, it draws around 40, 000 people from all over the world to Omaha, Nebraska. This gathering is often referred to

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May 02 2025HEALTH

Pig Livers: A Hidden Risk in Your Favorite Meats

Pig products are a staple in many diets, providing a rich source of protein. However, they might also be carrying unexpected hitchhikers: viruses. A recent study dug into this issue, focusing on pig livers meant for human consumption. The investigation involved collecting 140 liver samples from 14 d

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May 02 2025HEALTH

Universal Vaccine Quest: The Future of Flu and Covid-19 Shots

The US Department of Health and Human Services has a bold plan. They want to create a universal flu vaccine within four years. This vaccine would protect against multiple virus strains, including the scary H5N1 avian influenza. It's a big deal because the last time something like this was attempted

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

A Minor Glitch in a Major Milestone

A small issue popped up during a big moment in space history. Two astronauts, Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, stepped out of the International Space Station for a special task. Their mission? To install a bracket for a new solar array. This upgrade could boost the station's power by up to 30 percent

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May 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Social Media Users Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

Social media is a place where people share all kinds of content. Some of this content can be upsetting or trigger bad memories for some users. To help with this, users have started adding trigger warnings to their posts. These warnings let others know that the content might be upsetting. This way, p

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

Vehicles in Trouble: A Major Recall for Engine Issues

A significant recall has been announced by a major car manufacturer. Nearly 600, 000 trucks and SUVs are being called back due to a serious problem with their engines. The issue? These vehicles have V8 engines that can suddenly stop working, putting drivers at risk of a crash. This recall is happen

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Apr 30 2025SCIENCE

Powering Back Up: Iberia's Grid Recovery

The Iberian Peninsula is slowly returning to normal after a significant power outage that affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. The incident, which occurred just after noon on Monday, was one of the most severe in Europe in nearly two decades. As the region works to restore power, experts a

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