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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

The Weather's Sweet Surprise: Bees and Honey

Honey might taste sweet, but did you know that the weather plays a big role in making it that way? Bees are quite picky when it comes to collecting nectar. They prefer warm, sunny days, ideally when the temperature is somewhere between 68°F and 86°F. Why? Well, warm weather encourages plants to prod

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

China’s Hacking Group Targets Americans’ Cellphone Data

Imagine having a conversation, and someone else knows who you called, when, and where. That’s exactly what happened to many Americans, all thanks to a hacking group from China. This group, known as “Salt Typhoon, ” has been stealing metadata from cellphones across the country. This includes informat

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hong Kong Airline Pulls Family Guy Episode for Tiananmen Square Scene

Hong Kong's biggest airline, Cathay Pacific, has taken an episode of Family Guy off its in-flight entertainment after someone complained about a scene showing the Tiananmen Square crackdown. The episode, "Death Has a Shadow, " has a brief moment where Peter Griffin stands near a protester facing tan

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

What's Up with the iPhone 17 Pro's Display?

You might still be enjoying your iPhone 16, but the tech world is already buzzing with rumors about the iPhone 17. One thing’s for sure, the Pro models might get a Sweet display upgrade! A well-known leaker has tweeted about a new display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This stuff could make your ba

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

From Supercomputers to Smartphones: The Amazing Evolution of Computing Power

Imagine this: back in 1985, a supercomputer called the Cray-2 was the fastest machine around. It could perform 1. 9 billion calculations per second, which is super impressive for its time. But here’s the kicker: it cost a whopping $44 million! Around the same time, another powerful computer, the Cra

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Dec 04 2024SCIENCE

Babies' Ear for Thai: Infants from Korea and Japan Hear Differently

Did you know that even little babies can tell the difference between sounds from different languages? Scientists wanted to find out how babies from Korea and Japan hear sounds from Thai, a language they don't speak. They chose three special sounds from Thai that are called "stops. " These sounds are

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Dec 03 2024CRIME

Hawaii’s Crime Boss Dies in Prison After Lifetime of Crime

Michael “Mike” Miske, a notorious Hawaii crime boss, was found dead in his prison cell this weekend. He was 50 years old. The Federal Detention Center in Honolulu discovered his body on Sunday morning. The cause of his death is still unknown. Investigators believe he might have taken his own life, b

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Measuring Residual Limbs: The Smartphone Solution

Imagine you've just had an amputation. Measuring the volume and shape of your residual limb is crucial for a well-fitting prosthetic socket and overall health. Traditional tools can be inconsistent, but here’s where smartphones come in. Modern cameras in smartphones can capture similar results to ex

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Dec 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

New iPhone 17: A Slimmer, More Efficient Display?

The next iPhone might be packing a new kind of display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This isn't just about making the screen look prettier; it's about making the phone last longer and perform better. Imagine a battery that doesn't guzzle power as fast and a screen that's tougher than ever. Sounds

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Glowing Dye Reveals Cell Death in Action

Ever pondered what happens when cells die? Scientists have discovered a fascinating tool to observe this process. Introducing TJ-FRP, a unique dye that lights up when cells face trouble. Picture it like a tiny beacon inside our bodies, especially handy for watching mitochondria, the little power pla

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