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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Weather Data Disappearance Could Hit Wildfires and Food Prices

Imagine a river that vanishes into a hole and reappears elsewhere, like a magic trick but in nature. That's the Popo Agie River in Wyoming. Scientists traced its path using red dye way back in 1983 and found it takes two hours to flow through tiny rock crevasses under the surface. This river is cruc

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Oct 31 2024SCIENCE

Ladies in Tech: New Program Inspired by 'Hidden Figures'

Ever heard of the film "Hidden Figures"? Well, it's not just a movie anymore! Women leaders in science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) from around the world are kicking off a special program this week. Run by the U. S. State Department, this initiative is all about empowering women in STEM field

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Oct 31 2024SCIENCE

AI Helps Make Science Easy to Understand

Did you know that reading scientific research can feel like learning a new language? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to grasp complex science articles. But what if there was a way to make this information simpler and easier to understand? Enter AI! Scientists have been

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Upstate NY Gets Big Money for Semiconductor Research

In a big boost for the tech industry, a research center in upstate New York has been chosen to lead the way in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The Albany NanoTech complex is set to receive a whopping $825 million in funding. This money comes from the federal government, aiming to keep the Uni

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Eerie Trees Take Over North Carolina: The Spread of Saltwater Ghost Forests

Ever wondered what happens when trees meet too much salt? In North Carolina, NASA satellites have snapped pictures showing the eerie spread of what scientists call "ghost forests. " Over the past two decades, trees along the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have been losing their lives, stoo

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Air Canada Boosts China Flights: What It Means

Air Canada is amping up its flight frequency to China, with new daily flights to Beijing and Shanghai. The airline is making a comeback with daily trips from Vancouver to Beijing, starting January 15. Plus, Shanghai will see daily flights from Vancouver starting December 7. This is a big deal since

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Oct 31 2024LIFESTYLE

After a Breakup: Why Can't I Find Anyone Interesting?

A year after your two-year relationship ended, you feel numb about dating. You're not sad or heartbroken, just indifferent. You don't hate being alone, but you also don't want to stay single forever. This leaves you wondering, should you force yourself to date or is there something more going on? I

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Mistaken Election Results Spark Social Media Storm

Imagine tuning into a Formula 1 race on your local ABC station and suddenly seeing results for a key swing state's election before the race even finishes. That's what happened on Sunday when WNEP-TV in Pennsylvania aired a ticker showing Vice President Kamala Harris handily winning over Donald Trump

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Singapore's Digital Growth: The Role of SMBs and AI

Singapore's digital economy is thriving, with a whopping 17. 7% share of the country's GDP. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are the powerhouses driving this growth. Last year, the digital economy contributed SG$113 billion ($85. 31 billion) to Singapore's GDP, wh

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Oct 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

Phone Options Beyond Apple: Exploring Other Brands

When you're eyeing the iPhone 16, remember that there are lots of other phones worth considering. Let's start with the iPhone 16 Plus, which is like the iPhone 16 but with a bigger size and longer battery life. If you dislike frequent charging, this could be your ideal phone. Next up is the iPhone

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