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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Fighting Autism: AI's Dandelion-Inspired Solution

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a brain condition that affects how people act, interact, and think. There's no cure, which makes early detection crucial. Doctors look at kids' behaviors and history to spot it, but it's tough. The face can show brain signs, so facial features are a handy tool. AI c

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Jackfruit & Soursop: New Twists in Kombucha Brewing

Ever imagined sipping kombucha made from jackfruit and soursop leaves? That's exactly what researchers experimented with! They blended green tea with soursop leaves, resulting in a drink richer in antioxidants like catechin and rutin. This unique mix, dubbed GTKS, was more acidic and had fewer solub

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

ChatGPT in Classrooms: How's It Affecting Students' Minds?

Lately, tools like ChatGPT have taken schools by storm. These AI-powered helpers, called large language models (LLMs), are changing how students find info and learn. But do they impact students' feelings and overall well-being? Well, not many studies have looked into that yet. Think of it like this

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Former Official Warns of Trump’s “Cruelty” Towards Migrants

Julián Castro, who once led US housing efforts, has blasted Donald Trump’s new border enforcement chief, Tom Homan, for his tough stance on migrants. Castro, appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, criticized Homan’s “cruel” approach to handling migrant families. Homan plans to bring back family detention

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

Remembering Richard Parsons: A Leadership Legend

Richard Parsons, a prominent figure in the world of business, passed away recently at the age of 76. Known for his influential roles at Time Warner and Citigroup, Parsons left a significant mark on corporate America. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015, he continued to contribute to various boar

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

X-Ray vs. 3D Imaging for Wisdom Teeth: A Smart Tech Showdown

Imagine you need to pull a wisdom tooth, but it's trapped under the jawbone and near a nerve. You could take an X-ray to see where it is, or you could get a more detailed 3D image from a CT scan. Which one is better? Scientists decided to compare these two methods using clever computer programs. The

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

By 2025, Many Firms to Demand 3 Days in Office Weekly

Imagine this: Almost every 4 out of 5 companies with a return-to-office (RTO) policy plan to have their staff in the office for at least 3 days a week by the end of 2025. That's according to a survey of 900 business leaders conducted by a resume-building platform. While many employees might prefer t

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Dec 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Batman Sequel Delayed, Cruise's New Movie Shifts Release Dates

Warner Bros. has some big changes planned for its upcoming movie releases. One of the most notable adjustments is that Matt Reeves’ upcoming Batman sequel will now premiere on October 1, 2027, instead of October 2, 2026. The reason? Production for this special effects-heavy film won’t start until la

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Dec 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

2024's Hidden Gems: Favorite Older Games Rediscovered

Imagine diving into a vast ocean of games. According to SteamDB, over 18, 500 games splashed onto the PC gaming platform Steam in 2024 alone. That's a lot of games to swim through! With so many games released each year, it's easy to miss some real treasures. So, let's take a look at some games that

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

Predicting Body Heat: A New Way with AI

Imagine trying to figure out the temperature inside someone's body just by feeling their skin. That's what scientists are doing with a technique called 3D thermal tomography. They're using a special kind of artificial intelligence, called a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN), to predict how hot o

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