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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI Creates Fake War Images and Spreads Lies on Social Media

Imagine a world where social media posts can dupe you into believing something happened during a war, even if it didn't. This research dives into how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make fake war images look real. The focus is on something called "Look Up Tables" (LUTs), which are colo

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Menopause Age and New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes in Korea

Ever wondered what influence menopause age might have on health risks later in life? A study in Korea looked into this very question, focusing on the link between age at menopause and the onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D). While previous studies have hinted at a connection, scientists still find themse

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump vs. WHO: A Big Move with Big Consequences

President Donald Trump has made it official—the United States is leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has healthcare experts worried about the future of global health responses. What's the WHO all about? It's a United Nations agency set up to tackle health emergencies worldwid

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Davos Forum Debates Trump's Impact on Trade and Climate

The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was abuzz with worries and hopes following Donald Trump's inauguration as U. S. President. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cautioned against a steely era where nations might frequently shield behind protective walls like sanctions an

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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Next Big Shift: From Models to Systems

Artificial intelligence is about to take a big step forward. Arthur Mensch, the CEO of French AI company Mistral, predicts that 2025 will see AI move beyond just large language models. Instead, he believes the focus will shift towards "systems" that combine models with real-world business data and t

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Volunteers' Diverse Backgrounds: Managing Them Better with Online Profiles

Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

New Weight Loss Drug: Who's Getting It?

In June 2021, a new drug called semaglutide got the green light for helping people with obesity lose weight. But who's really using it? There's not much info on that, especially for people without diabetes. This medicine is a unique type called a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It works by targeting a spec

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Don't Nod Returns to Roots with Lost Records

When the trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage popped up during The Game Awards, it grabbed everyone's attention. Four teen girls in the summer of '95, having fun and stumbling upon a mysterious force - sounds like a blast from the past, right? That's because Don't Nod is going back to its Life is

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Jan 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Dust Suppressants Work and Why They Matter

Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good

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Jan 21 2025CELEBRITIES

January's Celebrity Birthday Wrap-Up: Ages and Highlights

As January comes to an end, it's time to shine the spotlight on some famous faces celebrating their birthdays. Let's dive into the last few days of the month! Kicking things off on the 26th, we have actors Scott Glenn and Richard Portnow turning 86 and 78, respectively. Joining them are musician Lu

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