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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Tech Grows: The Buddy System

Imagine a world where new technologies need a helping hand to thrive. This is the idea behind technological symbiosis. It's like when a new plant sprouts under the shelter of a bigger tree. For instance, smartphones wouldn't be what they are today without the advancements in computer chips and the i

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Exploring the Transformations: The Metabolome of Black Tea During Processing

Black tea, a beloved beverage made from the Camellia sinensis plant, undergoes several processing stages that significantly alter its quality and taste. These stages include withering, fermentation, and temperature control. Scientists used a special design called U15 (157) to figure out the best

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

How Religions and Languages Change Over Time

Religions and languages are a lot like other social traits, such as age or political views. They evolve just like anything else does. New religions and new languages pop up, while others fade away. It's all about adaptation to society's changes. You might be wondering, "How many religions or languag

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Nurses in Tehran: Handling Emotions During COVID-19

In June 2020, amidst the COVID-19 lockdown in Tehran, nurses found themselves grappling with a new challenge in their patient care: managing their own emotions. This study delved into how nurses were coping with this added stress during a crucial time. At the heart of the research was the concept o

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Nov 08 2024CRYPTO

Crypto's Dark Side: The Gambling Link

Cryptocurrencies, once hailed as innovations to revolutionize finance, have a hidden side. While their trading aspect has garnered much attention, the psychological impact on investors often goes overlooked. Unlike traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies aren't controlled by banks or governments. T

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Chile's Political Shake-Up: A System in Crisis

Chile has long been celebrated for its political stability. For two decades, two main coalitions have ruled the country: the center-left Concertation (PS, DC, PPD) from 1990 to 2010, and the right-wing alliance (UDI and RN) since then. This setup is largely due to Chile's unique "binominal" electora

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Why Economists Need to Talk to Politicians

Imagine you're an economist, trying to figure out the best way to help people with money. You might think you're just dealing with numbers and facts, right? But hold on, because here's a secret: economics can't hide from politics. In fact, every time an economist says what should be done, they're re

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

AI in Mental Health: Promises and Pitfalls

Mental health problems are spreading rapidly around the world. Could big language models, a type of artificial intelligence, be the answer? These AI systems are already taking steps into mental health care, from offering guidance to providing treatment. Initial trials hint that they might be good at

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Nov 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Rain Check: Using AI to Fill Gaps in South Korea’s Precipitation Data

Precipitation is crucial for understanding the water cycle, including runoff, soil moisture, and evaporation. However, missing data at weather stations can hinder the accuracy of hydrological analysis. To tackle this, researchers developed a tool using machine learning to detect and predict missing

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Late Night Comedians React to Trump's 2024 Win

The latest late-night comedy shows had a lot to say about Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election. Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his monologue with a stark message: "This was the worst Taco Tuesday ever! " He explained how the country picked a "criminal" over a prosecutor butk emphasized that it's imp

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