Category: Tech
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Did Pollen Allergies Wipe Out Woolly Mammoths?
Woolly mammoths, those majestic giants of the Ice Age, wandered the freezing expanses of Europe, North America, and Asia over 10,000 years ago. With their massive tusks and thick fur, they were built to survive the cold. But something changed, and they vanished—leaving only a few survivors on Russia’s Wrangel Island until around 2000 B.C.E.…
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AI Helps Uncover 303 More Nazca Line Drawings
Over two millennia ago, the Nazca civilization of southern Peru engraved massive figures, known as geoglyphs, into the desert. These massive drawings, etched into the desert’s surface, were rediscovered in 1927, but up until now, only 430 of these mysterious designs had been identified. That is, until artificial intelligence (AI) decided to step into the…
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Domestic Abuse Experts to be Embedded in 999 Control Rooms: A Lifeline for Victims?
When it comes to domestic abuse, time matters—like, really matters. In the UK, every hour sees nearly 100 domestic abuse-related offenses being reported to the police. And yet, despite these alarming numbers, victims still fall through the cracks. That’s why the government is stepping up with a new initiative: embedding domestic abuse specialists directly into…
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UAE hoping to expand $1 trillion partnership with U.S. through AI, Investment
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States are gearing up to redefine their long-standing relationship—one that’s worth over $1 trillion. The key to this new phase? Artificial intelligence, technology, and a whole lot of economic innovation. Economic Shift: Moving Beyond Oil and Defense When Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits…
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Jon Bon Jovi Saves a Life: How a Music Icon Became a Real-Life Hero on a Nashville Bridge
When we think of Jon Bon Jovi, the first thing that comes to mind is probably his music—classic hits like Livin’ on a Prayer and Wanted Dead or Alive that defined a generation. But recently, he made headlines for something far more profound: saving a young woman’s life. Yep, the rockstar didn’t just sing about…
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Will Election Year Politics Delay TikTok’s Legal Showdown?
TikTok, the viral app that has taken the world by storm, is no stranger to controversy. From privacy concerns to its links with China, TikTok has faced its fair share of legal challenges. As the platform continues to grow in popularity, so does the scrutiny. And now, with the United States entering another heated election…
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TikTok’s Fight for Survival: The Ban, The Court, and What’s Next
TikTok just had the most important two hours of its existence, and no, it wasn’t a new viral dance or challenge that kept the world glued to its screen. This time, the fate of the app itself was at stake, hanging in the balance of a US federal court’s decision. But let’s rewind a bit.…
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The Future of Mind-Controlled Technology: Brain Implants Are Here
Imagine controlling your devices with nothing more than your thoughts. It sounds like science fiction, but a brain implant startup called Synchron is turning this into reality. Backed by tech giants Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, Synchron is making headlines for its groundbreaking work in brain-computer interfaces (BCI), a technology designed to empower those with…
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That Time a Tiny StarCraft Tournament Gave Away 100 Bitcoins
Ah, 2011. Esports was still a niche corner of the internet. StarCraft II had just landed, and the competitive scene was waking up to what would become its golden era. But there was something special about this one small StarCraft: Brood War tournament that flew under the radar—a tournament that might not have grabbed much…
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Gorillas’ Self-Medicating Habits Unlock Potential Superbug Solutions: Nature’s Secret Pharmacy
A gorilla munching on leaves and bark in the wild, not just to satisfy hunger but to heal itself. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, it’s happening in real life. Gorillas in the dense forests of Central and West Africa seem to have cracked the code for self-medicating, and scientists…