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Dec 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Optimus Robot: Is It a Game Changer?

Tesla's Optimus robot has faced skepticism, but Wall Street analysts are starting to see its potential. John Murphy from Bank of America (BofA) recently increased Tesla's stock price target to $400, recognizing Optimus as a real and promising project. Currently, Optimus helps sort Tesla's 4680 cells

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tomb Raider's Surprising Journey from Sega Saturn to PlayStation

Ever wondered how Tomb Raider, a series that's kind of a big deal on PlayStation, first made its debut in Japan? Well, it wasn't on a PlayStation at all! Instead, the game that made Lara Croft famous started its journey on the Sega Saturn. Shawn Layden, who used to be a big shot at Sony, still can't

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Dec 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Get Millie Black: A 100% Score Winner from HBO!

HBO, known for its crime dramas since The Sopranos, is back with another hit: Get Millie Black. Aired on HBO Max, this series follows ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black as she returns to Jamaica. She's there to solve missing persons cases, but things get personal when she tries to save her

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Dec 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Assistants: The Future of Software Interaction

Imagine talking to your computer like you talk to a friend, and it does all the hard work for you! That's what Microsoft researchers and their partners are exploring: using clever AI systems to control computer interfaces. These AI helpers, called GUI agents, can see screens, click buttons, and even

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Laser Surgery through the Nose: A Novel Way to Treat Vocal Cord Narrowing

Imagine trying to perform a delicate surgery on the vocal cords without being able to see them clearly. This was the challenge faced by doctors treating a 56-year-old man with a narrowed vocal cord condition known as posterior glottic stenosis (PGS). Instead of using the usual method of suspension l

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

A New Light on Fighting Brain Cancer: Combining Drugs and Heat

Brain cancer called glioblastoma is tough to treat. One problem is that the single drugs we use often don't reach the tumor well and the tumor's environment can make these drugs less effective. Scientists are now trying a new approach that involves using light and heat to kill cancer cells. This met

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Exploring AFM's Dual Role in Biology

Atomic Force Microscopy, or AFM, is like a tiny detective in the world of biology. It works by gently prodding surfaces with a super-sharp tip, giving scientists an incredibly close look at things too small to see with regular microscopes. Over time, scientists have gotten better at understanding ho

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Herniated Thoracic Discs: A Hidden Problem

Thoracic disc herniation might not be as rare as you think. But why is it such a big deal? Well, there are two main obstacles we face with this condition. First, cutting out the herniated disc can be a real challenge. The thoracic spine is a tricky area to operate on because it's protected by the ri

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

A New Jaw, A New Smile: One Woman's Experience

Imagine having a part of your upper jaw removed because of a tumor. That's what happened to a 23-year-old woman. She had an ameloblastoma, a type of tumor that can damage your jawbone and even spread to your maxillary sinus. Doctors faced a big challenge: the area was scarred and stuck together, mak

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Bouncing Back: How Patient Toughness Affects Recovery After Knee Surgery

Everyone heals differently, and it turns out that a patient's grit might play a big role in their recovery from knee surgery. Scientists have been digging into why some people bounce back quickly while others take longer. They've found that mental toughness, or resilience, can make a real difference

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