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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Asking Better Questions in the AI Age

In the coming years, as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common, the way we ask questions will need to change. This shift is not just about technology. It's about how we think and solve problems. Leaders and teachers will have to come up with new questions they haven't thought of before. A

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Dino DNA Drama: Should We Bring Extinct Creatures Back to Life?

The idea of bringing back dinosaurs has always been a hot topic. The latest film in the Jurassic series shows a mutated dinosaur called D-Rex. This creature has human-like arms and a big head. It eats humans and shows that messing with dinosaur DNA is a bad idea. The movie suggests that even if we c

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Plants, Big Science: How DNA is Helping Us Get to Know Mosses Better

Mosses are tiny but mighty. They are some of the oldest plants on land and play a big role in nature. They also have uses in gardening and medicine. But studying them is tough. There aren't many experts who can tell one type of moss from another. That's where DNA barcoding comes in. It's a tool tha

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Tobacco's Secret Scents: How Science Sniffs Out Regional Flavors

Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters

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Jun 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spotify's Discover Weekly Gets a Makeover After a Decade

After a decade, Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist is getting a fresh look. This feature, which suggests new music every Monday, is now more customizable for Premium users. With new controls at the top, users can steer their recommendations toward specific genres. So, if someone usually listens to c

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

Big Food Companies Ditching Artificial Colors

J. M. Smucker Company is making a significant change to its products. By the end of 2027, they plan to remove all artificial colors from their jams and other items. This move is part of a bigger trend in the food industry. Many large companies are now choosing to use more natural ingredients. Smuck

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

Semen Testing Made Simple: A New Tool for Farmers

Farmers now have a handy tool to check boar semen quality right on the spot. The iSperm system is a mobile-based setup that makes semen analysis quick and easy. It uses a special microfluidic chip, a tablet, and an optical module to measure sperm concentration, motility, and progressive motility in

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Jun 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Well Do Eco-Labels Really Work for Green Products?

People are buying more eco-friendly products. To show they are green, these items often have special labels or certificates. But do these labels really mean the products are sustainable? That's a big question. Right now, there are many different labels. Some are strict, others not so much. This mak

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Beauty Standards: A Look at Virtual Facial Preferences

AI has been trying to figure out what makes a face attractive. Researchers used five different AI models to create images of what they think are "ideal" and "attractive" faces. They then measured these virtual faces to see if they match up with old-school beauty standards. Most of the faces generat

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

A Scientist's Journey: Seven Decades of Discovery

In the world of science, some people leave a mark that lasts for generations. One such person is Professor Emil Paleček. He was born in 1930 and spent most of his life working at the Institute of Biophysics. This place is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. But why is Paleček so important?

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