TECH

Dec 20 2024CRIME

High-Speed Chases: Are New Tech Solutions the Answer?

High-speed chases are dangerous, and the consequences can be devastating. A recent Department of Justice report highlights the risks, noting that these chases often end in crashes. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a tragic incident on New Year's Eve 2022 claimed the lives of Caroline Gill and Maggie Dunn.

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

The Future of Medicine: Real-World Data Drives Change

For ages, doctors have depended on pricey, lengthy randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to figure out how medicines and surgeries work. These trials answer one question at a time and use limited data from short periods only. But now, the healthcare world is embracing real-world data (RWD), gathered t

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Dec 20 2024SCIENCE

Biotech's Double-Edged Sword: Finding Threats Before They Strike

Biotechnology is zooming ahead, and with it, new types of biological threats are emerging. These aren't your typical germs; they're cleverly engineered and could do real harm if we don't spot them in time. Scientists are on the case, using DNA screening to sniff out these troublemakers before they c

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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snapchat's Boss and will. i. am Chat Tech at Variety's CES Summit

In January, Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel and music star will. i. am are among the star speakers at the Variety Entertainment Summit at CES in Las Vegas. This year's summit delves into how new technologies are reshaping entertainment, from films to games. Spiegel is set to talk about Snapchat's future

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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drones Are Getting Bigger and Smarter in Ukraine's Skies

Believe it or not, drones have been buzzing around for quite some time. But it wasn't until larger models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator came along that they became a big deal in modern warfare. Most military drones are small, though. Like the ones Ukraine uses to drop bombs on tanks. R

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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Seeing AI's Thoughts: Google's New Approach

Ever wondered what it would be like to watch a machine work through problems, just like a friend would? Google's DeepMind has created a new AI, Gemini 2. 0 Flash Thinking, that lets you do just that. Although it doesn't think like humans, it can break down complex issues into smaller parts, similar

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Dec 20 2024SCIENCE

Light-Speed Up: How Graphene Boosts Photodetectors

Photodetectors play a crucial role in tools like high-speed communication systems and real-time monitoring devices. But many current photodetectors face challenges like low carrier efficiency and slow response times due to material constraints and interface mismatches. In this study, researchers des

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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Green Power: Cracking the Code of Electric Vehicle Batteries

Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking the world by storm. But before EVs can truly replace traditional cars, their batteries need a major upgrade. Scientists use a method called DEMATEL to figure out how factors in battery tech affect each other. This method is great for complex systems, but real-world

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Dec 19 2024FINANCE

Markets Shudder: Rate Cuts, Tech Troubles, and a Sudden Drop

On Wednesday, the market took a tumble with the Dow Jones losing over 1, 100 points. Surprisingly, this happened after the Federal Reserve announced plans to cut interest rates twice more in 2025. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 also suffered significant losses, falling below important thresholds. Trea

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Sleep Apnea Screening Made Easy: A Mix of Tech and Questions

Imagine trying to diagnose sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, without spending hours hooked up to machines. That's what researchers are aiming for with a new approach that combines machine learning, simple questionnaires, and a device that monitors your oxygen levels. The traditional method, call

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