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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

The New Sheriffs of Crypto and Tech: Meet Paul Atkins and Gail Slater

President-elect Donald Trump has made two significant nominations that are stirring up both the crypto and tech worlds: Paul Atkins for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gail Slater for the Justice Department's antitrust division. Let's break down what this means. Paul Atkins, who ha

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

Hope for New Clues in JonBenet Ramsey Case

In 1996, the world was shocked by the murder of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey in her family's Boulder home. Now, her father, John Ramsey, hopes that new DNA technology and genealogy research can finally solve the case. A recent Netflix docuseries has brought fresh attention to the cold cas

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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Marvell Technology's Stock Rises After Solid Earnings

Marvell Technology's stock is on the rise after a strong earnings report. Investors are feeling more optimistic about the integrated circuit maker's future. The company did better than expected in the third quarter and gave a positive outlook for revenue. This good news has led many Wall Street firm

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

From Supercomputers to Smartphones: The Amazing Evolution of Computing Power

Imagine this: back in 1985, a supercomputer called the Cray-2 was the fastest machine around. It could perform 1. 9 billion calculations per second, which is super impressive for its time. But here’s the kicker: it cost a whopping $44 million! Around the same time, another powerful computer, the Cra

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Genomics: A Powerful Tool in Solving Mysteries of Rare Illnesses

Imagine having a health condition that's so rare, there's hardly any information about it. This is the reality for millions of people worldwide who suffer from rare diseases. But there's hope! Genomics, the study of the genome (the complete set of inherited instructions), is making huge strides in u

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Dec 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Robots Taking the Wheel: The Future of Mining Vehicles

Imagine giant trucks rumbling through mines, but with a twist – no humans at the wheel. Scientists have been testing this out, putting these self-driving cars through a range of tests on different surfaces. They trialed various control systems, like PID (which is like a brain for machines), fuzzy PI

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Ear Rumble Tech: A New Hope for Neurological Patients

Imagine being locked in your own body, unable to speak or interact with others. That's the harsh reality for many people with neurological disorders. Assistive technology (AT) can help, but it's not always welcomed with open arms. Enter the EarControl idea, a fresh take on AT that focuses on ear rum

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Dec 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

New iPhone 17: A Slimmer, More Efficient Display?

The next iPhone might be packing a new kind of display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This isn't just about making the screen look prettier; it's about making the phone last longer and perform better. Imagine a battery that doesn't guzzle power as fast and a screen that's tougher than ever. Sounds

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Semiconductor Showdown: US vs China in Tech Race

In a surprising move, the US has put new rules in place to block China from getting advanced chip technology. This is happening right before a new US president takes office. The US is worried that China might use these chips to make better weapons and AI systems. China's leader, Xi Jinping, wants Ch

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

US Tightens Semiconductor Export Rules for China

Ever noticed how much power tiny semiconductors hold? Well, the United States has just taken big steps to keep this power out of China's hands. On Monday, the U. S. government announced new rules that make it illegal to send certain semiconductor tech to China. This is all part of the Biden administ

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