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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's AI Shift: What's Next After Repealing Biden's Order?

Just hours into his return to the White House, President Donald Trump made a notable move by rolling back the AI safety measures put in place by former President Joe Biden. But what does this mean for the future of artificial intelligence? Trump hasn't shared his detailed plans yet, and even tech in

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of UGT51: A New Way to Produce Rare Ginsenoside Rh2

You might have heard of ginsenoside Rh2, a compound with amazing health benefits. It can help fight certain cancers, reduce inflammation, and even tackle diabetes. But how do we make more of this wonder substance? Scientists have been looking into an enzyme called UGT51 from yeast, which plays a key

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Flat Out Amazing: The Sliding Way of 2D Ferroelectrics in Electronics

Ferroelectrics -- materials that can switch their electric polarity -- have been around since the days of Rochelle salt. Over time, scientists have figured out ways to make these materials more useful and less brittle. With the need for tiny, powerful electronics, researchers have turned to low-dime

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Jan 22 2025FOOD

Unlocking New Flavors in Meat: From Traditional to Tech-Savvy

Flavors and tastes are what make meat so appealing to us. They're the main reasons why we pick one cut over another or choose beef over chicken. This look into the meat industry explores both old and new ways of creating these delicious sensations. Traditional methods like aging and marinating are s

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Meat's New Friends: Plant Power and Lab Creations

Ever wondered what meat's future might look like? Well, it's not just cows and chickens anymore. Instead, it's about plants, labs, and even bugs! People are moving towards sustainable diets, worried about their health and the environment. That's where meat alternatives come in. They look and taste l

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

How AI is Making It Easier to Report Pollution

Imagine you live in a neighborhood where factories release chemicals into the air or water. You might be the first to notice something unusual, like a strange smell or water that looks weird. Reporting these issues can be tough, with lots of steps and hassles. This is where artificial intelligence (

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Tech Tariffs: A Shift in Manufacturing, Not Jobs

You might think tech tariffs are designed to bring jobs back home. But in reality, they're just shifting manufacturing to other countries. Take a Chinese company selling data center cables. They have factories in China and Thailand. Why Thailand? Because the U. S. slapped a 20% tariff on Chinese pro

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

The Role of Sensors in Fighting Cancer

Scientists have been exploring how different sensors can help in the diagnosis and treatment of common cancers like breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate. By diving into research articles from 1991 to 2021, they found that biosensors are crucial in all these types of cancer. Electrochemical sensors

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Jan 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump Teams Up with Tech Leaders for Massive AI Project

On his first full day back in office, Donald Trump gathered influential tech figures like Oracle's Larry Ellison, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. They had a big plan up their sleeves: a $500 billion AI project called Stargate. This isn't just any AI project; it's about creating en

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Jan 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Hypersonic Mission: More Test Flights Ahead

California-based space company Rocket Lab is all set to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for the U. S. Military. This comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to invest heavily in hypersonic technology. Rocket Lab, known for its workhorse Electron launcher, is part of a team led by def

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