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Nov 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhones Now Reboot to Stay Safe: How Apple's New Feature Works

You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

Fish Maw Identification: Can AI Help?

Fish maw, a prized delicacy with varying prices and medicinal benefits, can be tricky to identify. Scientists recently combined two powerful tools—Wasserstein generative adversarial networks (WGAN-GP) and spectral fusion—to improve how we recognize different types of fish maw. They collected data fr

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Strange Events in Big Video Data

Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

What Happens to Your DNA Data if 23andMe Sinks?

You've sent your saliva to 23andMe for genetic testing, but what happens if the company runs into trouble? Recently, 23andMe announced they're letting go of 40% of their staff. After their board resigned last year, the company's stock nosedived, raising doubts about its future. CEO Anne Wojcicki say

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Nov 14 2024FINANCE

Stocks on Edge: Uncertainty Before Key Data

On Tuesday, investors got worried that some stocks were getting too expensive. This is called a stock market "bubble. " These stocks, often riskier ones, had gone up a lot after Donald Trump was elected president. But before important US economic data was released on Wednesday, some of these stocks

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

The Future of Tissue Storage: Germany's Biobank Revolution

Biobanks, vital for personalized medicine, are thriving in Germany. Over the last ten years, 36 biobanks have emerged, united under the German Biobank Alliance (GBA). These structured facilities store premium biological samples and clinical data to bolster research. Some biobanks juggle both tissue

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Dark Side of AI: A Privacy Dilemma

Ever thought about what happens when the smart gadgets in your home start sharing your personal details with the world? That's the scary reality we're facing with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and data collection. You see, AI is like a super smart detective, but instead of solving crimes,

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Finally Transfer Your Health Data Easily Between Android Devices

Are you tired of losing your health data when switching Android devices? Google's Health Connect has finally added backup and restore features, allowing you to easily migrate your health and fitness data. Starting in late 2024, you can export your data to cloud storage services like Google Drive in

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Earth Data Dilemma: Boosting Climate Research with EIFFEL Ontology

Climate change is a hot topic, and Earth Observation (EO) datasets play a big role in understanding it. These datasets, available from open satellite portals, offer a vast amount of historical data. When combined with local data, they help improve our ability to predict and understand trends. Howeve

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Nov 13 2024SCIENCE

SoyOD's Treasure Trove for Soybean Research

Soybeans are big deal, used all over the world for food, animal feed, oil, and even fixing nitrogen in the soil. Scientists have been busy studying soybeans using different techniques, creating tons of data. But where do you store all this info so everyone can use it? Enter SoyOD, a super database f

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