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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents: The Next Big Thing in App Use

Imagine a future where apps are mainly used by AI agents, not humans. By 2032, we might spend more time interacting with these agents than using traditional apps. This shift is being driven by advancements in AI-powered autonomy, as highlighted by a recent study. One key area is agentic systems, wh

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Next Super Phone: A Brighter, Smarter Screen?

Ever wondered what makes your phone's screen glow the way it does? Well, Samsung's got a new trick up its sleeve for the Galaxy S26 Ultra! It's all about this new CoE tech, which is set to make our screens not just brighter but also more energy-efficient. Think thinner screens that let more light th

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blockchain's Wider World: Beyond Cryptocurrencies

You might know blockchain as the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. But did you know that this clever tech isn't just about digital money? Blockchain is like an indestructible online notebook that everyone can see but no one can change. It's made up of blocks of data, linked together in a ch

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Big Waves Delay Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch

Blue Origin has postponed the launch of its New Glenn rocket due to rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean. The rocket, named after astronaut John Glenn, was set to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The mission aims to test the communications, power, and control systems for Blue Origin's multi-use

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Unique bacteria turn waste metal into green powerhouses

When it comes to converting water into oxygen — a crucial step in generating clean energy — scientists have found that tiny bacteria can play a big role. There's a type of material called NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) that's super efficient in doing this job, especially in alkaline conditions.

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous Cars: How Labels Shape Our Trust

Ever wondered how a simple label can change our perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) in cars? A recent online study put this question to the test. The researchers showed 478 people different guidelines about AI, either calling it "trustworthy" or "reliable. " Then, participants read three sho

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Brain Tumors and Leaky Blood Vessels: A New Way to Spot Them?

Brain tumors can mess up the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which is like a protective fence around blood vessels in the brain. Currently, doctors rely on their eyes and a special brain scan called DSC MRI to see if the BBB is damaged. However, this method might miss subtle issues and can't be used on p

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Protecting Hearts: How a Plant Compound Fights Metal Toxins

Ever heard of vanadium? It's a trace element that, in large amounts, can do serious damage to organs like the heart. Now imagine a hero fighting back – enter tectochrysin, a naturally occurring plant compound with a superpower: shielding hearts from this metal menace. Tectochrysin tackles heart dama

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Judge Scraps Biden’s LGBTQ+ Student Protections

A federal judge in Kentucky has struck down nationwide rules put forward by President Biden’s administration that aimed to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in education. The 1, 500-page regulation, which extended Title IX’s scope to cover gender identity and sexual orientation, was found

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Atari's Handheld: Bringing Back Retro Controls

Imagine a portable gaming device that takes you back to the golden era of arcade games. Atari's new GameStation Go does just that with its built-in trackball, spinner, and number pad. This isn't your typical handheld gaming system; it's a trip down memory lane for gamers who grew up before the 1990s

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