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Dec 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Magic Kingdom's Latest Updates: New Pins, AI Tech, and More!

Hey there! Even after the holiday rush, Magic Kingdom is buzzing with new stuff. Today, we spotted loads of new pins, artificial intelligence being tested at a resort, and even some cool merch. First off, the park wasn't as packed as usual, maybe because of the chilly morning. I hopped on the ferry

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Dec 07 2024SCIENCE

How Our Bodies Help Spot Liars

Have you ever wondered if there are physical signs that give away a liar? Research shows that detecting deception might trigger specific changes in our bodies. This review took a closer look at eleven studies that examined the kind of physiological responses detectors have when they sense someone is

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Dec 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Citadel: A Simple Fix for Rowhammer Attacks

Ever thought about how computers remember things? They use what's called memory, which is like a big library. In this library, there are shelves (rows) with books (bits of data). Some attacks, like Rowhammer, can cause trouble by making the books fall over and change their information. This can be a

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Dec 06 2024SCIENCE

European Spacecraft Pair up to Unveil the Sun's Secret

Imagine two small satellites, each about the size of a car, launching from India on a mission to dance around each other in space. The European Space Agency (ESA) calls this duo Proba-3, and they're not just out for a joyride. These spacecraft are on a unique adventure to test out new technologies a

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Who Will the Liberty Protect? Picking Players for the Expansion Draft

The Golden State Valkyries, a new team in the WNBA, are about to participate in the league's first expansion draft in a long time. This means the New York Liberty, along with other WNBA teams, had to choose six players they want to protect. These players can't be drafted by the Valkyries. The Liber

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Dec 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Optimus Robot: Is It a Game Changer?

Tesla's Optimus robot has faced skepticism, but Wall Street analysts are starting to see its potential. John Murphy from Bank of America (BofA) recently increased Tesla's stock price target to $400, recognizing Optimus as a real and promising project. Currently, Optimus helps sort Tesla's 4680 cells

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Dec 06 2024SCIENCE

Europe's Proba-3 Mission: Using Two Spacecraft to Study Solar Eclipses

Europe's Proba-3 mission, launched from India, aims to mimic solar eclipses using two spacecraft. The mission, managed by the European Space Agency (ESA), will study the Sun’s corona by having one spacecraft cast a shadow on the other. This is done by flying them in precise formation, creating an ar

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Dec 06 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Ash Secrets: A Better Way to Measure Metal Levels

Digging into solid waste incineration ash, scientists found that current methods to measure heavy metals and elements like calcium (Ca) and aluminum (Al) weren't cutting it. Why? Because the structure of the ash, especially the silicon dioxide (SiO2), was tough to break down. Using hydrofluoric acid

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Clever AI Safeguards Faces from Facial Recognition

Ever wondered if your online photos could be scanned by facial recognition tech? Well, researchers have come up with a smart AI tool called "Chameleon" that acts like a digital mask! This unique AI model doesn't alter the quality of your photos but makes it hard for recognition systems to spot you.

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Dec 05 2024EDUCATION

NYC High School Application Deadline Extended After Online Glitch

Families in New York City applying for public high schools have a little more time to make their choices. The original deadline of Wednesday has been pushed back to Monday due to a technical issue with the online application system. A small group of students, affected by problems with the MySchools

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