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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

The Peril of Rebuilding in Gaza: Hunger and Chaos in Fragile Peace Times

Gaza’s people are finally catching a break, worried frowns may relax because it looks really bad. Infiltrations of basic necessities into the area have stepped up – around 12, 600 trucks, to be precise. But many people are still hungry, tensions run high, and the ceiling of safety is low. I

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Our Need for Nature

People have a deep urge to connect with nature. This is what the biophilia hypothesis is all about. It's the idea that humans have an innate love for the natural world. But is this really true? Lets think about that. Biophilia suggests that we are drawn to nature automatically, like a magnet. This

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Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Lamp Robot: Lessons from Pixar!

Apple has been busy with some cool stuff in robotics. They've been digging into how robots can talk to humans better. They think that small movements and expressive actions are key to this. So, they looked at the Pixar Lamp, Luxo Jr, which has been around since 1985. It's a simple lamp, but it's got

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Land, Lies, and Leadership: A Messy South African Story

The mess began when Trump took action against South Africa for treating a small group of white farmers unfairly. The U. S. President halted all South African aid, accusing the government of allowing violence against Afrikaners. Wim Envin, a white farmer, has lived in South Africa for decade

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can Chatting Bots Help Us Think Better?

Chatting with AI might seem like just another fun tech trend, but it’s starting to play a big role in mental health. There's a lot of talk about how effective these AI tools are at helping us overcome common thinking traps, like seeing things only from our own point of view or lacking self-control.

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Paper Artwork's Hidden Worlds

Have you ever wondered what secrets artworks might hold beyond their visible beauty? Researchers delved into this mystery by examining biological material found on artworks. The main goal? To create a guideline for curating, preserving, and restoring these pieces without causing damage. The key to t

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Next Move: Into Wearables and More?

Imagine robots and computers that you can wear as easily as you slip on a pair of shoes. OpenAI just filed a trademark application on January 31 with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect its rights to do just that. Most notably, this application is filled with more than just a list of softw

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

USAID's Shrinking Workforce

The United Nations is facing a critical situation. In recent developments, a significant number of employees from the organization may face unemployment. The consequences of the employees' leaving are expected to affect many people around the globe. A lawsuit was filed to challenge a recent deci

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Deadly Conflict in Goma: Civilian Casualties Mount as Rebels Advance

In eastern DR Congo, the city of Goma is reeling from violence that has claimed nearly 3, 000 lives, according to the United Nations. The chaos unfolded as rebels from the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) seized control of Goma. The takeover followed intense battles with the Congolese army.

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Dairy Cows and Bird Flu: New Virus Variant

Health officials in the U. S. have discovered a new strain of bird flu in Nevada dairy farms. Experts now think the virus might have spread between wild birds and cattle more often than previously believed. This new strain of the H5N1 virus, known as D1. 1, was picked up in a milk sample from the s

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