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Mar 01 2025EDUCATION

The Future is Here: How Decision Sciences is Changing with Big Data and AI

Imagine trying to make a big decision with lots of moving parts and uncertainty. That's where decision sciences (DSC) comes in. It's all about studying complex systems to help us make smart choices. Over the past 25 years, the way we teach and study DSC has changed a lot. DSC used to focus

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Mental Health: Genes, Life Events, and the Big Picture

Mental health is a big deal. It's not just about what's in our genes or what happens to us in life. It's about how these two things mix together. Scientists in Brazil studied 298 young people to figure this out. They looked at 78 genes linked to mental health issues and tough life events. The study

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Feb 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Gears Up for AI Revolution with GPT-5

Microsoft is getting ready for a big change in the world of AI. They are preparing their servers to handle the next big thing from OpenAI, which is expected to be a game-changer. The new model, GPT-4. 5, is said to be much more powerful than its predecessor, GPT-4. It has been codenamed Orion and is

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Can AI Understand Seizures From Words Alone?

Epilepsy is a big deal, affecting millions worldwide. It's a neurological disorder that causes seizures. These seizures can be scary and confusing, not just for the person having them, but for those around them too. Doctors often use tests like EEGs to figure out what's going on. But what if there

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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Farmers' Eco-Friendly Pest Control

Farmers today face a big challenge. They need to keep pests away from their crops while also protecting the environment and their communities. There's no easy way out. They can't just spray chemicals whenever they want. So, they are getting creative and using technology to stay ahead of the game. Th

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Teamwork in Science

Imagine a world where scientists, readers, editors, and reviewers all work together to make groundbreaking discoveries. This is the reality of scientific publishing. It's like a dance with four partners, each playing a crucial role. Scientific journals are the stages where this dance happens, bringi

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Molecular Detectives: AI's Role in Unlocking Drug Secrets

Picture this: scientists are on a hunt for new drugs, but the targets are always changing. They need to figure out how molecules will act in the body, like if they're harmful or can cross the blood-brain barrier. This is where AI steps in, speeding up and improving the process. AI, especial

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

A Horse in Canada Has a Rare Parasite

Horses around the world can be infected by many types of parasites. One of these parasites is a type of worm called a strongyle. There are 64 different types of these worms that can infect horses. These worms live in the horse's gut and can cause problems. Some of these worms are very common, but ot

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

Musk and Trump: The Prank That Shocked a Federal Office

A peculiar event unfolded at the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters in Washington, D. C. Employees walked in to find a bizarre video playing on internal TV screens. The video was a fake, created using artificial intelligence, showing President Donald Trump kissing t

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking a Century of Health Discoveries

A journey through time begins with a publication that has been quietly making waves in the world of health research. Launched in 1920, this publication has been a steady force in the medical world, offering insights and discoveries that have shaped how we understand and treat illnesses. It's been a

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