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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cheaper and Greener OLEDs: TCL’s New Printing Tech

Ever wished for brighter, cheaper, and less power-hungry OLED monitors? TCL, a well-known tech company, is making that wish a reality with its new inkjet-printed OLED technology. This method reduces waste, cuts costs, and more efficiently produces OLED displays. At a recent conference, Ming-Jong Jou

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Drag Performer Sues Idaho Group for False Claims

A North Idaho drag performer is suing the Idaho Family Policy Center for spreading false information about him. This comes after he won over $1 million in a separate case. The performer, Eric Posey, says the group's false statements caused him emotional distress and harassment. The group, a conserva

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New AI Game Changer from Boston

Imagine an AI that's as powerful as it is efficient. That's what LiquidAI is promising. This startup from Boston isn't just tweaking existing models; they're rethinking AI from the ground up. Inspired by the brain of a tiny worm, their technology could revolutionize AI by using less energy, which is

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Oct 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exploring BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo: A World Tour on One Tank

Fancy a wild adventure without leaving town? The Baton Rouge Zoo, managed by BREC, has been through a major makeover recently. Over the past three years, they've added seven new exhibits and renovated eleven others. The zoo's director, Jim Fleshman, explains that the changes aim to improve both visi

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Oct 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Iconic Grizzly Bear 399 Dies in Car Crash

In Grand Teton National Park, a well-known grizzly bear named 399, famous among tourists and wildlife enthusiasts, has sadly passed away. The bear met its end on Tuesday night after being hit by a car in Snake River Canyon, south of Jackson, Wyoming. At 28 years old, 399 was the oldest known reprodu

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

SpaceX's Success: A Clash with Bureaucracy

SpaceX recently made history with its Starship launch and reentry, showcasing American ingenuity. But while Elon Musk's company is breaking boundaries, the U. S. government is busy pursuing it with regulations from seven federal agencies. This isn't just about SpaceX; many U. S. companies are facing

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tech Challenge 2024: EY, SAP, Petronas Team Up to Spark Student Innovation

Are you a tech-savvy student? Here's your chance to shine! EY, SAP, and Petronas have joined forces for the EY Young Technology Professional Challenge 2024. This isn't your typical competition. It's a journey from idea to solution, all while using cutting-edge tech from SAP. The goal? To wake up Mal

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

What Do Recent Politics Surveys Tells Us About Violence and Democracy?

Researchers from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRI) and the Brookings Institution joined forces to explore the current state of American politics with their "2024 American Values Survey. " One astonishing finding is that 19% of people believe that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidentia

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

Smart Tech Use in Tight Markets: Logistics Leaders Share Insights

Logistics tech leaders recently met at an event to discuss strategy for maximizing technology investments in challenging markets. The key takeaway? Be smart about selecting and using tech. They suggested reviewing how current tools are used, getting employee feedback, and finding opportunities to im

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's New Open-Source AI Model: A Game Changer?

NVIDIA has just released a powerful open-source AI model called Llama-3. 1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct. This model is designed to make AI responses more accurate and helpful. It's based on Meta's Llama-3. 1-70B-Instruct Base and has been fine-tuned by NVIDIA. The model uses a special technique called Stee

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