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Nov 22 2024HISTORY

Old Silver Coin From Pre-US Era Sets Auction Record

Imagine this: a tiny silver coin, just a bit bigger than a nickel, sold for a whopping $2. 52 million at an auction! This coin is special because it's from way back in 1652, before the United States even existed. It was found in an old cabinet in Amsterdam eight years ago, and it's been a hot topic

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Designing Medications with AI: Meet Chemistry42

Ever wondered how scientists come up with new medicines? Enter Chemistry42, a smart software platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to design new molecules with specific properties. This isn't your average software; it's part of a bigger drug discovery toolkit called Pharma. ai by Insilico

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Some AI Models Can't Reverse Logic

Have you ever tried to teach a computer to understand simple logic? It turns out, some AI models are better at it than others. Let's take a look at the "Reversal Curse. " This is a problem where certain AI models can't figure out that "B is A" if they know "A is B. " It's like they can't reverse the

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Nov 22 2024CRYPTO

Savvy Hackers: The Stealthy World of Delay-CJ

Ever wondered how hackers, also known as cryptojackers, manage to keep their shady dealings under the radar? They've devised a sneaky strategy called Delay-CJ. This method is cunning because it delays its actions, making it super hard to detect until it's already done its damage. But don't fret, the

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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Big Leap: Nearing $100, 000 After Election

Bitcoin's value has shot up to nearly $100, 000, making headlines after the U. S. election. In just two weeks, it's jumped more than 40% to new highs. Experts think this is happening because the incoming U. S. President is seen as more friendly towards cryptocurrencies. However, the future is uncert

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Social Media Firm Eyes Crypto Exchange Bakkt

President-elect Donald Trump's social media company is in late-stage talks to buy Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform. This news, reported by the Financial Times, sent both companies' stocks soaring. Trump Media's stock jumped 16%, hitting $32, while Bakkt's stock skyrocketed 162%, trading at $

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Nov 22 2024CRYPTO

Protecting Cryptocurrencies from Cloned Vulnerabilities

Cryptocurrencies, despite their innovative use of blockchain technology, have become a hot target for cybercriminals. The main issue? Cloned code. With thousands of new cryptocurrencies popping up, it's no surprise that many borrow code from each other. But this practice can backfire. A single vulne

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

A New Light on Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is becoming a global health concern. One of its key features is the buildup of fat droplets, which causes stress on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plays a big role in the disease. Scientists created four special fluorescent probes, named COB1 to COB4,

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Missed Appointments and MS Medication: What's the Connection?

You know how important it is to stick to your multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. But did you know that missing appointments could affect how long you stay on your disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to find out if skipping appointments could predict

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

American Airlines Stops Line Cutters with New Tech

Imagine this: you're at the airport, eager to board your flight and squeeze into that coveted overhead bin space. But whoa, American Airlines has a new trick up their sleeve! They've just rolled out tech that won't let you scan your boarding pass until your group is called. It's all about keeping th

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