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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cold Fuses: Revolutionizing Chip Memory with Nano Technology

You know how chips need to remember important stuff? Well, there's a special type of memory called one-time programmable (OTP) that does just that. The thing is, traditional OTP memory uses a lot of power. Why? It needs to heat up to remember things. Enter the clever scientists! They found a neat t

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Feds Rushed to Return to Office: Trump’s Mandate Unpacked

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has given federal agencies a tight deadline to comply with President Trump’s order to return to the office. Agencies must revise their telework policies by the end of Friday and aim to be fully compliant within 30 days. This directive is a shift from the prev

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

SZA Joins Lamar for Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Get ready, music fans! In less than a month, Kendrick Lamar will take the stage at Super Bowl LIX. And he just revealed that SZA will join him as a special guest in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome on February 9. Apple Music recently shared a playful trailer previewing the event. Lamar's company, pgL

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

The Long and Short of Gamma-Ray Bursts: A Tale of Brightness

Scientists have been studying the lengths of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) detected by the BATSE experiment on NASA's Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. They measured the time it takes for 5% to 95% of the burst's light to arrive, known as T90 duration, and the time for 25% to 75% (called T50), from both brig

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

Gamma-Ray Burst Time: A Cosmic Puzzle

Scientists have been wondering if gamma-ray bursts come from far-off parts of the universe. If they do, their light should take longer to reach us, making the bursts look stretched out in time. This is called time dilation. Researchers from the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory used data from their Burs

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Hasty Trade Deal Revision

President Trump is in a hurry to renegotiate the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or USMCA, far earlier than its planned 2026 review. The reason? He wants to secure American auto jobs and stop Chinese auto companies from establishing themselves in Mexico. By strengthening rules to keep auto factori

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

The Distance Dilemma: How Far You Live Affects Emergency Surgery

Did you know that the distance between your home and the nearest hospital can greatly impact your health in case of a sudden surgical emergency? It's true! When every minute counts, like in the case of a burst appendix, the time it takes to reach medical care can make a difference. Scientists are d

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Jan 21 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Drops after Trump's Crypto Tokens Take a Hit

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies took a dive on Tuesday, following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. TRUMP, a token launched last week to represent the new U. S. leader, fell by over 20% in just a day, according to CoinGecko. A meme token created by the first lady, Melania Trump, dropped

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Jan 17 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Markets Rally Ahead of Trump's Inauguration, Small-Cap Coins Shine

Cryptocurrencies surged Thursday, with investors flocking to smaller, higher-risk coins in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. XRP and litecoin led the charge, with gains of 11% and 20% respectively, as per Coin Metrics. The CoinDesk 20 index, a broad market benchmark, rose

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Makers of Poppy Playtime Sue Google Over Fake Games

Mob Entertainment, the company behind the popular horror game Poppy Playtime, is taking Google to court. They claim Google isn't doing enough to stop fake versions of their game from appearing on the Google Play store. These fake games trick players into paying large amounts of money for something t

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