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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hong Kong Airline Pulls Family Guy Episode for Tiananmen Square Scene

Hong Kong's biggest airline, Cathay Pacific, has taken an episode of Family Guy off its in-flight entertainment after someone complained about a scene showing the Tiananmen Square crackdown. The episode, "Death Has a Shadow, " has a brief moment where Peter Griffin stands near a protester facing tan

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

What's Up with the iPhone 17 Pro's Display?

You might still be enjoying your iPhone 16, but the tech world is already buzzing with rumors about the iPhone 17. One thing’s for sure, the Pro models might get a Sweet display upgrade! A well-known leaker has tweeted about a new display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This stuff could make your ba

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

From Supercomputers to Smartphones: The Amazing Evolution of Computing Power

Imagine this: back in 1985, a supercomputer called the Cray-2 was the fastest machine around. It could perform 1. 9 billion calculations per second, which is super impressive for its time. But here’s the kicker: it cost a whopping $44 million! Around the same time, another powerful computer, the Cra

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Dec 04 2024SCIENCE

Babies' Ear for Thai: Infants from Korea and Japan Hear Differently

Did you know that even little babies can tell the difference between sounds from different languages? Scientists wanted to find out how babies from Korea and Japan hear sounds from Thai, a language they don't speak. They chose three special sounds from Thai that are called "stops. " These sounds are

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Dec 03 2024CRIME

Hawaii’s Crime Boss Dies in Prison After Lifetime of Crime

Michael “Mike” Miske, a notorious Hawaii crime boss, was found dead in his prison cell this weekend. He was 50 years old. The Federal Detention Center in Honolulu discovered his body on Sunday morning. The cause of his death is still unknown. Investigators believe he might have taken his own life, b

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Measuring Residual Limbs: The Smartphone Solution

Imagine you've just had an amputation. Measuring the volume and shape of your residual limb is crucial for a well-fitting prosthetic socket and overall health. Traditional tools can be inconsistent, but here’s where smartphones come in. Modern cameras in smartphones can capture similar results to ex

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Dec 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

New iPhone 17: A Slimmer, More Efficient Display?

The next iPhone might be packing a new kind of display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This isn't just about making the screen look prettier; it's about making the phone last longer and perform better. Imagine a battery that doesn't guzzle power as fast and a screen that's tougher than ever. Sounds

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Glowing Dye Reveals Cell Death in Action

Ever pondered what happens when cells die? Scientists have discovered a fascinating tool to observe this process. Introducing TJ-FRP, a unique dye that lights up when cells face trouble. Picture it like a tiny beacon inside our bodies, especially handy for watching mitochondria, the little power pla

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Smartphones and Memory: A New Connection

Ever wondered how smartphones might affect our memory as we age? A recent study took a close look at this very question. Researchers surveyed over 600 older adults about their everyday memory issues and smartphone skills. They found that people who were better at using smartphones had fewer problems

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Nov 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Next Year's Apple Mysteries: iOS 19 Secrets, iPhone 17 Pro Upgrades, and Future of AirPods Max

Get ready for some exciting Apple news! Rumors are swirling about iOS 19, the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, and the future of AirPods Max. Let's dive in! iOS 19 might be a bit late to the party. Rumor has it that many features planned for iOS 19 won't arrive until spring 2026. That's a long wait for some

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