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Apr 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Different Drivers Hear Their Electric Cars

Electric vehicles (EVs) are known for their quiet operation, which opens up new possibilities for designing auditory experiences (AX). This is crucial because EVs lack the familiar engine noises that drivers and pedestrians rely on for awareness. To understand how different drivers experience sounds

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Apr 24 2025SCIENCE

How Rock Layers Affect Tunnel Building

The Pearl River Delta Intercity Pazhou Branch Line project has brought attention to a unique challenge in tunnel construction. The area's rock layers are strongly weathered and packed with coarse particles. This mix makes it tricky to predict how the surface will react when a tunnel is dug using a s

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Apr 23 2025SCIENCE

The Saltwater Secret of the Dinosaur-Eating Crocodile

The ancient terror crocodile, Deinosuchus, was a fearsome predator that roamed North America around 82 to 75 million years ago. This giant reptile had a body nearly as long as a bus and teeth the size of bananas. It was known for its wide, long skull with a unique, bulbous lump, unlike any other cro

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Apr 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wednesday's Back: What's Next for the Addams Family?

Wednesday Addams is returning to screens in two parts. The first part of the second season will air on August 6, with the second part following on September 3. Fans can get a sneak peek of what's to come in a newly released teaser. The series, created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, follows Wedne

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Istanbul Shaken: A City on Edge After Earthquake

Istanbul, a bustling metropolis of 16 million, felt the ground tremble on a Wednesday afternoon. An earthquake, measured at a preliminary magnitude of 6. 2, struck the city and nearby regions, sending waves of panic through the population. The quake, with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, had its ep

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

VR Breaks Beat Rest for Emergency Doctors

Emergency room doctors face a lot of stress during their long 24-hour shifts. So, researchers wanted to see if virtual reality (VR) could help reduce their anxiety levels. They conducted a study with 26 emergency medicine residents, all around 29 years old, with an equal number of men and women. The

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Apr 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Penguins in the Freezer: A Filmmaker's Extreme Adventure

Antarctica is a place of extremes, and filming there is no easy task. Helen Hobin, a wildlife cinematographer, spent nine months in Antarctica, capturing the lives of emperor penguins. This was no ordinary filming job. It involved living in one of the coldest places on Earth, dealing with temperatur

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Apr 23 2025SPORTS

The 2025 NFL Draft: Predictions, Surprises, and Big Moves

The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here, and it's time to see which young talents will join the big leagues. Months of speculation are over, and the real action starts this Thursday. The Tennessee Titans will start things off with the first pick, and the Cleveland Browns are rumored to be interested in T

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Apr 23 2025SCIENCE

How Different Countries Handle GM and Non-GM Crops

The way countries manage genetically modified (GM) and non-GM crops varies greatly. This is especially true since GM crops have become so common. Each nation has its own approach, considering factors like economics, politics, technology, and what the public thinks. In some places, like the United S

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

Older Adults: Why Mixing Cardio and Weights Might Not Build Muscle

Older adults often turn to weight training to fight muscle loss. This is a smart move, as lifting weights can really help build muscle and strength. But here is the thing. Not everyone sees the same results. Some people gain more muscle than others. Why is this? Well, it could be down to how w

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