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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Vaping Rats: The New Way to Learn About Nicotine

Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Nicotine, the addictive substance in both cigarettes and vapes, is a major health concern. To understand how vaping affects the body, scientists have turned to an unusual ally: rats. In the past

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Mar 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android 16 Beta 3: What's New with Quick Settings?

Google is constantly tweaking Android's interface, and the latest changes in Android 16 Beta 3 are a testament to that. The Quick Settings panel has seen some notable improvements. The media player, which was previously missing, is now front and center at the top of the panel. This change makes it e

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

AI in Medicine: Doctors' New Sidekick or Boss?

Doctors have always been the captains of the healthcare ship, making calls based on their skills and experience. But now, AI is joining the crew. This tech can sift through mountains of data and find patterns that humans might overlook. This could mean better diagnoses and treatments. But it also me

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Mar 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

T-Mobile's Latest Price Hike: Who's Affected and Why?

T-Mobile has announced another round of price increases for some of its older plans. This time, the boost is $5 per line, and it will show up on bills starting in April or May. The company's president, Jon Freier, sent out a memo to employees explaining the change. He mentioned that the increase is

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Audre Lorde's Journey: Reclaiming Identity After Breast Cancer

Audre Lorde's "The Cancer Journals" (2020) offers a deep dive into her life after a mastectomy. It's a story of resilience and self-discovery. Lorde, a queer woman of color, faced a tough battle with breast cancer. She didn't just survive; she thrived. She didn't just cope; she transformed.

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

The First Face of Europe

In a remarkable discovery in Spain, scientists have found the earliest known human face fossil in Western Europe. This fossil, affectionately named Pink, was unearthed at the Atapuerca archaeological site in northern Spain. The discovery is significant because it pushes back the timeline of human se

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Mar 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Retired Firefighter's Gold Rush

The day was like any other for Mark Sell, a retired firefighter from Norfolk, England. He was out in a field with a friend, metal detector in hand, hoping to find something interesting. Little did he know, his day would take an extraordinary turn. The metal detector beeped faintly, signalin

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Texting Doctors: How SMS Changes Hospital Visits

In the fast-paced world of hospitals, doctors make rounds to check on patients. This is a big deal because it's when doctors talk to patients and figure out what's going on. But what if patients could be more involved? What if they could get updates on what's happening during these rounds?

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's Big Showdown: What's Next for AI and Gaming?

NVIDIA's big event, the GPU Technology Conference, is just around the corner. This year, it's happening March 17-21 in San Jose. But don't worry if you can't make it in person—there's a liveblog and livestream for the keynote with CEO Jensen Huang on March 18. Mark your calendars for 1 PM ET/10 AM P

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

The Chicken Gender Detective

The world of poultry farming is always looking for ways to improve efficiency and animal welfare. One big challenge is figuring out the gender of baby chicks as early as possible. This is super important for layer poultry production, where only female chickens are needed for egg-laying. Traditionall

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