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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Palantir's AI Prowess: From Defense to Prayer Apps, Stock Takes a Dive

Palantir, known for its AI capabilities, saw its stock dip after a brief rally. The company, heavily involved in the defense industry, snagged a $401 million contract extension from the Army for its AI-powered Army Vantage platform. Analysts believe this contract could be worth up to $619 million.

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Understanding Nitrate Pollution in China's Largest Lake: A Seasonal Snapshot

Nitrate pollution is a big problem, and figuring out where it comes from is key to solving it. Researchers looked at water samples from China's biggest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, over two years. They used some fancy methods, like isotope models and statistical tools, to trace the sources of nitra

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Surf: A New Way to Browse the Social Web

Mike McCue, the CEO of Flipboard, is excited about the future of social networking. He's reimagining Flipboard as a part of what he calls the "social web, " a decentralized, open platform. To help with this vision, Flipboard is creating a new app called Surf. McCue thinks of Surf as a "browser for t

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Why Ex-Teammate Stefon Diggs Thinks Josh Allen Deserves NFL MVP

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is making waves this NFL season with his remarkable performance. Even after the departure of star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Allen's game has only gotten stronger. Diggs, currently on injured reserve after tearing his ACL, has been watching Allen's progress from

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Training the brain: How neurofeedback impacts shooting performance

Ever wondered how you can improve your aim? Scientists decided to find out by training some young air pistol shooters using something called neurofeedback. This method teaches the brain to control specific waves, known as alpha waves, in the temporal region of the cerebral cortex. They wanted to see

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dance in 2024: Raw Emotions and New Faces

This year's dance performances were all about authenticity and fearlessness. Mira Nadon from New York City Ballet and Chloe Misseldine from American Ballet Theater were standouts for their sheer courage on stage. Veterans like Twyla Tharp, Ralph Lemon, and Bill T. Jones showed us the power of dance

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Comments Stir Debate: RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny from Experts

Long before vaccines, polio epidemics were deadly. In the 1916 outbreak, over 5000 people died in the U. S. alone. By 1952, the worst outbreak saw 57, 000 cases, with 21, 000 paralyzed and 3, 145 deaths. The polio vaccine since then has dramatically reduced cases worldwide by over 99%, saving millio

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

Discovering New Surfactants to Protect Steel Pipes

In the world of oil and gas, corrosion is a big problem. It costs a lot of money, can harm people, and pollutes the environment. To fix this, scientists are always looking for better ways to protect steel pipes. In a recent study, two new surfactants were made. These surfactants, called 2C n coesT

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Michael Vick's New Role: Head Coach at Norfolk State

You might know him as the NFL's first 1, 000-yard rushing quarterback, but Michael Vick is stepping into a new role. He's set to become the head coach at Norfolk State University, a historically Black college. Vick, who's 44 now, didn't have any coaching experience before this. Instead, he's been a

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Mike Vick Takes the Helm at Norfolk State

Hey there, sports fans! The latest buzz in the college football world is that former NFL star Mike Vick has been tapped to become the new head coach at Norfolk State University. The deal was sealed on Tuesday morning, as reported by the Virginian-Pilot. Now, you might be wondering, what's the big de

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