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Apr 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

How to Make AI Work for Us and the Planet

In the 1940s, a company started making cooking oil in a small town in India. Today, that company, Wipro, is a giant in the tech world. It operates in 167 countries and has nearly a quarter of a million employees. The company's focus has shifted from cooking oil to IT and now to AI. Kiran Minnasandra

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Winter's Warmth: A Chill for Local Businesses

The winter season in Wisconsin usually brings a flurry of activity to the state's economy. However, recent warmer winters have left many businesses struggling. This shift in weather patterns has led to a push for a new law to help these businesses stay afloat. Businesses that depend on winter activ

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

Making Medicines with Light and Flow

Azetidines are small molecules that are very useful in making medicines. Scientists have found a new way to create these molecules using light and chemicals that flow. This method is quite flexible. It can make tiny amounts, like milligrams, or large amounts, like multigrams, of azetidines. The proc

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

The Two Faces of BAX: Unraveling Its Membrane Interactions

BAX is a crucial player in the Bcl-2 family, known for its role in initiating cell death. Its job is to punch holes in the outer layer of mitochondria, which is a big step in the process of apoptosis, or programmed cell death. But how does BAX know when and where to strike? It turns out, there are t

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Moscow's Wake-Up Call: Frontline Russians React to Drone Strikes

A significant drone attack on Moscow on March 11th had Russians near the Ukraine border feeling a mix of relief and frustration. The attack, involving 337 drones, was the largest assault on the Russian capital. 91 of these drones specifically targeted Moscow. This event sparked a range of reactio

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Bacterial Teams

Bacteria are sneaky. They stick together and form colonies on surfaces. This teamwork makes it tough to fight infections. Why? Because these bacterial colonies are like secret societies. They have rules and structures that are hard to figure out, especially when there are multiple types of bacteria

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Apr 04 2025SCIENCE

Lunar Encounter: A Near Miss with Asteroid 2024 YR4

The Moon might have a close call with a large asteroid in the future. This asteroid, named 2024 YR4, was first spotted some time ago. Initially, scientists thought it might hit Earth in 2032. However, further observations have greatly reduced that risk. Now, the focus has shifted to the Moon. The ch

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Apr 04 2025SCIENCE

Vienna's Hidden Battlefield: Uncovering Roman Soldiers' Final Stand

In the heart of Vienna, a sports field held a secret for nearly two millennia. Underneath the turf, the remains of 150 Roman soldiers lay buried, silent witnesses to a long-forgotten battle. This discovery, made during a renovation project, offers a unique glimpse into the city's early history. The

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Apr 04 2025HEALTH

The Rise of PROMIS in Orthopedic Care: A Fresh Look

The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, or PROMIS, is a set of tools designed to evaluate how a person feels and functions in their daily life. These tools cover physical, mental, and social health aspects. They are useful for a wide range of conditions. In recent years, there

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

Wisconsin's Wacky Voting Patterns

Wisconsin has become a political rollercoaster, swinging wildly between Democratic and Republican victories. This trend highlights a bigger picture in American politics: two distinct groups of voters are shaping election outcomes. One group leans Democratic, while the other is firmly behind Trump. T

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