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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech and faith teams up to shape AI's moral path

Silicon Valley once ignored religion completely. Now, tech companies are asking faith leaders for help with AI ethics. This shift is happening because AI is growing fast and people worry about its impact. At a recent meeting in New York, tech reps from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down wi

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May 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech’s New Moral Guide: Faith Steps into AI Ethics

Silicon Valley once saw little use for religion. But now, as AI systems spread everywhere, tech giants are asking faith leaders to help decide what’s right and wrong for their machines. Last week, leaders from tech firms like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down with religious groups at a New York event ca

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Silicon Motion’s profit jumps as chip demand soars

Silicon Motion’s latest numbers show a big win for the company. In the first three months of 2026, profits reached $1. 58 per share, beating predictions by 28 cents. Sales also climbed to $342 million, smashing estimates by $42 million. That’s a huge 105% jump from the same time last year. What’s d

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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

Rancho Cordova's Big Bet on a New Arena

Rancho Cordova is making a big move. They just approved a $940, 000 subsidy to help build a new sports and entertainment arena. This isn't just about sports. It's about bringing in hotels, shops, and maybe even new homes. The city thinks this project, called "Dova, " will bring lots of jobs and mon

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Nov 18 2025SCIENCE

How Accurate Are Silicon Detectors in Radiation Therapy?

Silicon and diamond detectors are now commonly used to measure the energy deposited by ion beams in water during radiation therapy. This energy is described by a value called dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LET). The problem is that these detectors don't always give accurate readings. The reas

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Nov 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Rancho Cordova: Where Are the Playgrounds?

Rancho Cordova is expanding quickly. New houses are being built, and new families are moving in. But there's a problem. The city doesn't have enough places for kids to play and families to spend time together. Right now, there aren't many options. Peek-a-Boo Factory is one of the few new places tryi

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Apr 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Silicon Anodes: The Power of Twisted Polymers

Silicon anodes in lithium-ion batteries face a big challenge: they swell and shrink during use. This constant change can cause them to break down over time. But what if there was a way to make them tougher and more flexible? Researchers have found a clever solution using a mix of gelatin and xanthan

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Apr 14 2025SCIENCE

Blue Light Breakthrough: Silicon Nanoclusters Shine Bright

Silicon has been a game-changer in electronics for decades. But did you know it can also produce bright blue light? Researchers have made a big step forward. They've shown that tiny silicon nanoclusters can emit blue light when hit with a laser. This isn't just any blue light. It's intense and focus

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Mar 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Power of Silicon and Tellurium in Battery Tech

Silicon and tellurium are teaming up to revolutionize lithium-ion batteries. Researchers have created a new method to produce Si2Te3 and its carbon blend. This isn't just any blend. It's a game-changer for battery performance. The Si2Te3@C composite shows impressive results. It can hold a lot of cha

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Mar 06 2025SCIENCE

Nanoparticles: Tiny but Potent?

Silicon dioxide nanoparticles, or SiO2 NPs, are tiny particles used in many products we use every day. They are so small that they can't be seen with the naked eye. This makes them useful in many industries. However, their widespread use raises concerns about the safety of workers who handle them. T

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