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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Chips Demand: The Unexpected Impact of Cheaper AI Models

In an interview with CNBC, Dutch semiconductor giant ASML's CEO, Christophe Fouquet, shared an interesting perspective on the future of AI chips. He believes that new, low-cost AI models, like the one from China's DeepSeek, will actually boost demand for AI-focused chips. This is a surprising take,

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Jan 29 2025SPORTS

The Brain Power of Elite Hockey Players

Want to know how top ice hockey players stay at the top of their game? A recent study looked into the brain activity of elite Junior-A hockey players to understand their cognitive performance better. Instead of just looking at physical skills, scientists used neurophysiological measures to see how t

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Jan 27 2025FINANCE

Factory Activity in China: A January Surprise

In a twist, China's factory activity took a dip in January, just before the Lunar New Year. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49. 1, showing a contraction. This was a surprise, as experts had expected it to stay above 50, which signals growth. December's PMI was 50. 1, so this

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

AI Helpers in Laryngeal Cancer Surgery: A Look at Six Image-Reading Tools

Recent times have seen artificial intelligence (AI) making waves in medicine. One area where AI is being explored is in surgical contexts, particularly in interpreting medical images. This study dives into how six different AI tools, called multimodal large language models (MLLMs), handle images rel

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Solar Power: A Polymer's Role in Efficient Solar Cells

Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been making big strides, but they still face a major hurdle: energy loss. This loss limits how much better their performance can get. To tackle this issue, scientists have turned to a smart strategy called "ternary, " which helps fine-tune energy loss and boost effici

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Jan 27 2025EDUCATION

School Scores: What Should We Do?

For a while now, there's been a worry that students aren't doing as well as they should. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is like a big test that helps educators and policymakers compare how kids are doing in reading and math across different states. This test happens every two

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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Jayden Daniels' Playoff Performance: Lessons Learned

Jayden Daniels, the rookie sensation, had a remarkable season with the Washington Commanders. His journey to the postseason was nothing short of amazing. The Commanders made the playoffs with 12 wins, beating tough teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. Daniels played a big role in t

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

How Feedback Affects Our Judgment of Complex Decisions

Ever wondered how we judge our own performance when faced with tough decisions? It turns out, our ability to think about our thinking, called metacognition, plays a big role. This is especially true when decisions are complex and need lots of mental energy, like in economic choices. But how do we es

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

Saturday's Sport Showdown: High School Teams in Action

Let's talk about what happened last Saturday, January 25th. There were some thrilling high school sports events that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. In boys' basketball, Little Falls beat St. Francis by a score of 63 to 58. Meanwhile, Kimball faced a tough opponent in Rockford, losing wit

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

A Baby's Smile Fueled Anthony Edwards' Record-Breaking Game

Imagine playing a high-stakes basketball game while feeling under the weather. That's exactly what Anthony Edwards faced during a recent game against the Nuggets. But Edwards wasn't just any player; he's a standout player for the Wolves. Despite not being at his best, he scored an impressive 34 poin

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