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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The First Europeans: A Story of Survival and Extinction

Imagine a world 45, 000 years ago, where small groups of humans, dressed in fur-lined clothing, roamed the chilly European tundra. These early Europeans, known as the Lincombian-Ranisian-Jerzmanowician (LRJ) people, left behind clues about their lives through fossilized remains and distinctive stone

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Race: The International Film Contenders

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist of 15 movies vying for the best international feature film at the 97th Oscars. Over 85 countries submitted their films, but a few stood out and made the cut easily. These include French film Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard,

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's New API Gets Powerful o1 Model

Developers leveraging OpenAI’s API will now gain access to the company’s latest supermodel, known as o1. This upgrade is part of a series of new features introduced for developer customers today. Instead of the older o1-preview, the new o1 model brings back essential features that missed the previou

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Early Intervention for Gestational Diabetes: Does It Make a Difference?

Early gestational diabetes mellitus (eGDM) is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but don't meet the criteria for diabetes before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers have noticed that women with eGDM might face some health issues. However, it's not clear if early treatment can

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Vietnamese Businesses: How Regulations, Innovation, and Resilience Shape Success

In Vietnam, businesses face a unique set of challenges. This study takes a closer look at how environmental rules, innovative ideas, the ability to bounce back from setbacks (resilience), support for learning, and overall performance interact with each other. Interestingly, it's not just about follo

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Dec 17 2024CRYPTO

Easy Crypto Payments: Remote and USDC Team Up

Remote, a company that helps hire and manage contractors worldwide, is introducing a new way to pay. U. S. companies can now pay their contractors in stablecoins in 69 countries. The company has partnered with Stripe for this feature and is starting with USDC, a popular stablecoin managed by Circle.

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Dec 17 2024EDUCATION

Lesbian Identities: Shifting Sands or Firm Ground?

From 2013 to 2023, a scoping review dived into the changing seas of lesbian identities and communities. The term "lesbian" is a hot topic in academia, with some people thinking it's still super important and others saying it's getting outdated. Researchers picked 12 articles and found that there's a

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

LGBT Quality of Life in India: A Deep Dive into Socio-Political Factors

Have you ever wondered how politics and society affect the happiness of LGBT people in India? It's not just about acceptance; it's also about how much support they get from their families and friends, and how well they understand and use politics to protect their rights. For example, those from high

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Dec 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade to Movink: A Photographer's Delight

Ever thought about ditching your bulky Cintiq for something sleeker? Meet the Movink, Wacom's latest pen display. Priced at $700, this ultraportable device is a game-changer, especially for photographers. It's thin, light, and has a stunning OLED display. No more lugging around heavy gear – the Movi

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Understanding Illness Invalidations: How It Affects Mental Health

Have you ever felt like people don't take your illness seriously? That's called illness invalidation. It's a big deal, especially for mental health. When someone doesn't believe or understand your illness, it can make you feel even worse. Doctors call this invalidation, and it can happen in many way

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