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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

SpaceMilestones: Top Satellite Launches That Changed History

Have you ever stopped to think about how satellites, tiny objects in space, affect our daily lives? Satellites have been around for just over six decades, making them one of the newest tools in human history. But in that short time, they've changed how we communicate, navigate, and even predict the

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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

Protein Pioneers: Award Reveals Big Breakthroughs in Science

Meet the new Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry! David Baker, a US biochemist, and Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have just been honored for their incredible work on proteins. They've each received half of the Swedish Krona (SEK 11mn, $1.06mn) prize for pushing the boundaries of prot

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Man Who Unleashed AI Fears What He's Created

Meet John Hopfield, a 91-year-old physicist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work on artificial intelligence (AI). He's not exactly thrilled with how AI is developing these days. Speaking from Britain, Hopfield admitted that recent AI advances have him feeling "very unnerving," like wh

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Is Our Life Expectancy Hitting a Wall?

Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly d

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Young Finance Chiefs: What's Their Secret?

Ever wondered how some finance chiefs climb the corporate ladder so quickly? Let’s take a look at three young stars who have proven their mettle in the world of business. Shawn Flores, 35, has been with Par Pacific Holdings for nearly a decade and is now its CFO. He believes in creating an efficient

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Trump's VP Pick Excites Crypto Fans

JD Vance, the Ohio senator and well-known figure in Silicon Valley, has been chosen by Donald Trump to be his running mate. This decision is huge news for those involved in the cryptocurrency world. Vance is the first person on a presidential ticket to own Bitcoin, which could bring millions of cryp

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Who Should Be Worried: Walz or Vance?

Tonight's vice-presidential debate has everyone on edge. But is it Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee, who should be nervous? Or maybe it’s Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee, who needs to watch his step. Vance isn't popular with voters and has a history of controversia

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Is Climate Change a Top Issue for Young Voters?

This week, Trump made a surprising claim that the planet has gotten slightly cooler recently. On the other side, JD Vance was hesitant to address the link between carbon emissions and climate change during the vice presidential debate on Tuesday. He said, “Let’s just say that’s true.” These statemen

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Who Came Out on Top in the VP Debate?

The vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz sparked a lot of discussion. Some people thought Walz did well, but others had their doubts. One thing is clear: both candidates could use some improvement. When it comes to admitting mistakes, like being in China during the Tiananmen Squar

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Oct 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

What's New in iPhone Cameras? A Look at the 16 Pro and 12 Pro

You know how Apple loves to make their iPhones better with each new model? Let's take a peek at the cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro. The newest one, the 16 Pro, has some nifty features that the 12 Pro doesn't have. First off, the main rear camera on the 16 Pro is now a whopping 48 me

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