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May 08 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Smart Chips: A New Way to Track Seizures

The world of medical tech is always looking for better ways to handle conditions like epilepsy. One big hurdle is creating wearable devices that can keep an eye on brain activity for long periods. These devices need to be smart, efficient, and always ready to go. That's where brain-inspired spiking

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May 08 2025HEALTH

Malaria's Hidden Battleground: Uncovering Low-Density Infections on Bioko Island

Malaria is a tricky foe. To beat it, health workers need to spot the parasite accurately. They often use rapid tests, which are handy and quick. These tests look for a specific marker in the parasite. However, some parasites lack this marker, leading to false negatives. Plus, these tests miss low-de

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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's New Plan: Easing AI Chip Export Rules

The Trump administration has decided to change its approach to AI chip exports. It plans to replace a rule set by the Biden administration. This rule was supposed to limit the export of AI chips. It would have affected companies like Nvidia and AMD. The Biden rule was criticized for being too compl

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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Slim and Sleek New Phone: What's the Buzz?

Samsung is all set to reveal its latest innovation, the Galaxy S25 Edge, on May 12th at 8 PM ET. This upcoming slim phone has been the talk of the town since its teaser in January. The company's blog post hinted at a few details, but the main event will be the virtual Unpacked event. So, what's the

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Plant Compounds: Vitexin and Isovitexin

Vitexin and isovitexin are two plant-based compounds that have caught the eye of scientists. These compounds are part of a larger group known as flavonoid C-glycosides. They are found in various food plants and have shown promise in managing different health issues. However, these two compounds, des

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

A Powerful New Way to Fight Superbugs

Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, is a big problem. It causes nasty infections in both people and animals. The main issue is that it has become resistant to many antibiotics. This makes it very difficult to treat. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this superbug. One promising appro

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Wastewater Treatment with Iron and Carbon

Wastewater laced with phenol is a serious problem. It's tough to clean up using old-school methods. So, scientists decided to test out a new approach. They used a mix of sponge iron and activated carbon in a special reactor. This combo, called Fe&G, showed some impressive results. First off, Fe

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May 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Biochar's Real-World Water Cleanup Challenge

Biochar has been getting a lot of buzz lately. It is a special type of charcoal that can clean up dirty water. It is made from plant material that has been heated in a low-oxygen environment. This process is called pyrolysis. It is being looked at as a cheaper option to clean up polluted water and g

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May 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dating App Raw's Privacy Blunder: A Wake-Up Call for Users

A recent incident with the dating app Raw has raised serious concerns about user privacy. The app, which launched in 2023, was found to be leaking sensitive user information. This included display names, birthdates, dating preferences, and precise location data. The location details were so specific

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May 07 2025CELEBRITIES

The Love App Dilemma: How Tech Hurts Young Hearts

The comedian Pete Davidson has some strong opinions about how dating apps are affecting young people. He believes these apps are making it tougher for young adults to find genuine connections. Davidson thinks that the ease of swiping left or right on dating apps leads to a lot of rudeness. He misses

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