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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring How Temperature and Size Affect Ferroelectric Memory Devices: Unlocking Multi-Bit Computing

What if the size and temperature of a tiny electronic component could change how well it stores multiple values? That's what researchers found out when they looked into ferroelectric field effect transistors, or FeFETs. These mini devices can store more than one value, making them super handy for ta

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Jan 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Mother Orca's Grief: Carrying Her Lost Calf

In 2018, an orca named Tahlequah, part of the critically endangered southern resident killer whales, made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days. Recently, she's been spotted doing the same with a newborn that has passed away. Scientists believe this behavior shows her grief. Orcas, like

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Jan 03 2025WEATHER

Waves and Weather: What to Expect This Weekend

Get ready for some beach action! A cold front from the Gulf of Alaska is heading our way, bringing light rain on Friday. But hold on, because the real story is what's happening at the beach. A long period of westerly to northwesterly swells is on its way, affecting the entire Northern California coa

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Jan 03 2025WEATHER

Chilly Times Ahead: Why You Should Prepare Now!

Hey, weather watchers! It's time to grab those woolly sweaters because the warm days are taking a break. This weekend, say adios to the nice 60°F temps and welcome the cool 40°F. You might also get some sprinkles and hear far-off thunder. This cool trend could hang around, so expect more of the same

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Reputation and Online Shopping: A Digital Dilemma

In the world of online shopping, a merchant's reputation is their most valuable asset. Platforms like Amazon and eBay use reviews and ratings to signal product quality. But as competition gets fierce, some merchants cheat by "click farming, " "paying for positive reviews, " or even "buying clicks. "

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

The Layout of Liver Cancer-Fighting Cells Matters

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) are crucial for fighting cancer, but many people with liver cancer (HCC) who have lots of these cells still face early relapse or resistance to treatments. Scientists don't fully understand why this happens. They studied 20 patients with liver cancer and CTLs to figure

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Plant Power: A New Way to Fix Genes

Scientists are finding an unexpected hero in the fight against cancer and inflammation: plants. They've discovered tiny bubbles made by plants, called PDNVs, that can safely carry important genetic messages to the right cells. These messages can help cells fix broken genes or fight diseases, making

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Japan's Airports & Police Team Up with Manga to Fight In-Flight Thefts

Imagine this: you're dozing off on a plane, and suddenly, your wallet is lighter—by a lot! In-flight thefts are on the rise again as travel picks up after the pandemic. Narita International Airport is taking action with a unique approach. Airport staff, along with police and airlines, are handing ou

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Reducing Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients: A New Approach

You might be wondering how breast cancer treatment is evolving. One big change is how doctors handle the lymph nodes under the arms. In the past, removing a bunch of these nodes after chemo was standard. But now, research shows that this might not always be necessary. Imagine this: a patient gets c

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Graphene: A New Hope in Cancer Treatment?

Cancer treatment is getting smarter by using several methods at once. One exciting tool is graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs). These tiny powerhouses can do three amazing things: deliver drugs, fix faulty genes, and cook cancer cells with heat. That's multitasking at its best! Graphene, graphene o

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