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Apr 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Big Debate: Are Bigger AI Models Really Better?

The tech world is buzzing about AI models that can handle massive amounts of text. Some models can process up to 4 million tokens at once. This means they can read and understand huge chunks of information in one go. Think of it like reading an entire library in a single sitting. But does this reall

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Apr 13 2025SCIENCE

Cancer's Hidden Clues: What Your Genes Might Be Telling You

Cancer is a tricky foe. Doctors often struggle to predict how it will behave. This is where prognosis markers come in. They are like clues that help doctors make better treatment choices. But here is the problem. These clues are scattered across different types of cancer. They are not well understoo

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Apr 13 2025HEALTH

How Hope and Despair Shape Lives After Melanoma

Cancer survival brings a mix of emotions. Two key attitudes stand out: optimism and pessimism. These aren't just fleeting moods. They are deep-seated traits that greatly affect how people handle stress. This includes the stress of living with cancer. These attitudes also link to specific ways pe

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Shapes Up Older Women's Health

Older women face a tough battle with physical fitness when they are not active. This is especially true for those with heart and metabolic issues. Many people know that exercise helps, but how it works for each person and how it changes over time is not clear. A recent study dug into this by look

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

Unlikely Allies: The Surprising Faces of Anti-Musk Protests

People from all walks of life are uniting to protest against the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and its leader, Elon Musk. This diverse group includes social workers, veterans, educators, and even a 96-year-old woman who survived Nazi occupation. They are all concerned about the poten

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Apr 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Family Fun and Green Living: Earth Day Festival in Oak Cliff

Earth Day is coming up, and it's a big deal. This year, Oak Cliff is hosting a family-friendly festival to mark the occasion. The event is all about having fun while learning how to take care of our planet. It's happening on April 13th, from noon to 5 PM, at Lake Cliff Park. The best part? It's free

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Dental Drills and Micro-Cracks: What Happens Inside Your Teeth?

Dentists often need to clean out the insides of teeth. This is done to get rid of germs and to make space for filling materials. However, this cleaning process can cause tiny cracks in the tooth. These cracks might lead to bigger problems later on. A recent study looked into this issue. It focused o

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How the Pandemic Changed Doctor Visits for Epilepsy Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to healthcare. One significant shift was the way doctors kept track of patient visits. This was especially true for people dealing with epilepsy. During the pandemic, many routine visits were disrupted. This made it hard for doctors to keep up with their pa

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Apr 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Ear Protection for Festival Fun

Music festivals are a blast, but they can also be tough on your ears. Loud noises can cause real damage. So, what to do? One popular choice is the Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs. They are small, sleek, and designed to fit comfortably in your ears. These earplugs are made of soft silicone and have a fla

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Worms with Fungi: A New Approach

Fungi are not just for pizza toppings or fairy tales. Some fungi can actually help fight nasty parasites. One such fungus is Metarhizium anisopliae. Scientists have been testing a specific strain, IBCB425, to see if it can tackle a common worm problem in sheep. This worm, Haemonchus contortus, is a

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