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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Predicting Postnatal Care: How Machine Learning Can Save Lives

Let's talk about postnatal care for a moment. This is the crucial support mothers and their newborns need right after birth and for the next six weeks. It's a critical time when many deaths happen. In some countries, about 40% of women missed out on important postpartum check-ups. So, how can we use

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Vision AI: Making TVs Smarter

At CES 2025, Samsung unveiled Vision AI, a set of AI tools designed to transform your smart TV into an interactive, intelligent partner. This isn't just about watching content anymore. The Click to Search feature lets you identify actors and other info about what you're watching, similar to Amazon P

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Mayor Johnson's CPS Job: Not a Conflict?

Chicago's ethics board recently stated they didn't advise Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he should quit his job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The board said they haven't provided any opinions, written or oral, about city officials taking leaves from CPS

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Lenovo's Rollable Laptop Arrives: A Unique Device for $3, 500

Ever imagined a laptop that can expand its screen with a flick of a switch? Lenovo is making that dream a reality with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, set to hit the market in early 2025. This innovative device is more than just a gimmick; it promises to revolutionize the way we work, especially for tasks

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Why We Love Ultra-Processed Foods: Exploring Modern Cravings

Ever wondered why so many people cannot resist ultra-processed foods (UPFs)? The truth is, these foods are designed to be addictive. Researcher Ashley Gearhardt of the University of Michigan explains that certain UPF ingredients, like added sugars and fats, stimulate the brain's reward centers simil

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Billionaire's Quest: Can We Hack Aging?

Tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are betting big on extending life. They're investing millions in labs that aim to reverse aging and add years to our lives. But it's not all smooth sailing. These anti-aging enthusiasts face regulatory hurdles, ethical questions, and lon

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric for Passive Temperature Control

Did you know your clothes could help you stay comfortable without using any electricity? Scientists have come up with a clever way to make fabrics that adjust to temperature changes all by themselves. These special yarns, called Temperature-Adaptive Thermoregulation Filaments, or TATF, have tiny hol

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Violence Against Girls During Conflict: A Look at Kobo Town

Imagine you're walking to school in Kobo town, Ethiopia. You're a high school girl, and the air is filled with tension. There's an armed conflict happening, and it's affecting your daily life. This is the reality for many girls in Kobo, and a recent study took a closer look at the gender-based viole

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Separating Lithium Iron Phosphate and Graphite: A New Way with Dielectrophoresis

Recycling old lithium-ion batteries is a big deal these days. Current methods use a lot of energy and money, and they can be bad for the environment. This study suggests a new, eco-friendly way to separate important battery parts, like lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and graphite. The key is their diff

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Psychedelics and Sex: A New Lens

Ever imagined a place where science and humanities meet to discuss something unusual? Three recent studies have shown that psychedelics might improve sexual well-being. But scientists need to explore how culture and history influence our views on sexuality. The field of psychedelics hasn't paid much

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