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Feb 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

HoloLens: Microsoft Says Goodbye to Mix Reality Hardware

It seems like Microsoft is giving up on making HoloLens headsets. They stopped selling the HoloLens 2. Users can still get support until 2027. So, that means their business won't release another HoloLens. Companies are always buying and selling contracts. They were in charge of a

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Seeing What You Don't Want to See: PTSD and Attention

People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often struggle with how they pay attention to things around them. This isn't just about being scared or anxious. It's about how their eyes move and what they focus on. Most studies have used simple tasks where people just look at negative images. But

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Budget Slash Drops Education Progress Tracker in the Ditch

Big news in education: A major government agency that keeps tabs on how our kids are learning has just lost nearly $900 million due to a recent government money cut, and it's due to DOGE- Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE is doing this on the heels of their accountability based approaches

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Fish: Hidden Dangers in Your Dinner

Imagine biting into a crispy fillet, savoring the taste of fresh fish. But did you know that your meal might be hiding more than just flavor? Fish from the upper reaches of the Pearl River Basin are being tested for dangerous metals, and the results are eye-opening. Seven types of fish were

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Trace Elements: The Unseen Players in Heart Health

Did you know that tiny amounts of minerals and metals in our bodies play a massive role in our health? They can make a big difference, especially in heart disease. We're talking about iron, magnesium, calcium, and other trace elements. When these elements are out of whack, it can lead to trouble. N

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Shielding Sensitive Data

In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Under the Sea Bottom

The deep sea is a mysterious world. Until recently, figuring out how ecosystems down there evolved has been a challenge. Scientists have a hard time since not many fossils are found here. The good news is that this is changing. Rewriting the history of the deep sea is now possible. However, scienti

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Avocado Seeds: A Surprising Tool for Keeping Dentures Clean

Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Uncovering COVID-19 Risks through Urine Tests: Scientists Spot a Stress Signal

Did you know that COVID-19, the disease that has sadly caused many deaths globally, could be a lot better managed with early detection? Doctors could greatly benefit from identifying individuals who face a high risk of facing a severe form of the disease. So, what if a simple urine test cou

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Spotlight on Vaccine Safety: Can combo models help?

COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c

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