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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

GM Combines Forces with Cruise After Ditching Robotaxis

You might think General Motors (GM) is switching gears on self-driving cars. They've decided to stop funding the robotaxi business and combine Cruise, their self-driving car subsidiary, with their own projects. This means GM will focus on driver-assistance features and eventually fully autonomous pe

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Late-Night Transition Buzz

When the sun sets, Donald Trump’s transition efforts ramp up. Since the election, over half of his staff announcements have been made after 6 p. m. , often after 10 p. m. This night owl routine has sparked late-night social media chatter and news coverage. Trump’s evenings are filled with events lik

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Meet Tyler Marsh: A Rising WNBA Coach with NBA Roots

Tyler Marsh, the new Chicago Sky coach, has a resume that reads like a dream. He's worked under some of the best in the business, including Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. Before Chicago, he was part of Becky Hammon’s championship-winning staff in Las Vega

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Aging Well: How Tech Savvy Can Fight Loneliness and Boost Happiness in Different Countries

Growing old doesn't have to mean losing your health or happiness. That's what "successful aging" is all about – staying independent and satisfied as you get older. During the pandemic, we looked into how well people can use online health tools (e-health literacy) to combat loneliness and keep up the

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Dec 15 2024ENVIRONMENT

Ethylene Oxide: Balancing Risks and Justice in the US

In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency reclassified ethylene oxide (EtO) as a hazardous substance. After 2018, when pollution from EtO started causing concerns, both federal and state regulators listened to the public but followed a cost-benefit approach that slowed down risk reduction. This a

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Garlic's Secret Weapon: Allicin Fights Sun Damage

Ever wondered why garlic is such a superfood? Deep inside its bulbs lies a powerful compound called Allicin. Scientists have discovered that Allicin can protect skin cells from sun damage, specifically from UVB rays. They tested this on a type of skin cell called keratinocytes, using the HaCaT cell

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Dec 15 2024WEATHER

San Francisco's First Tornado Warning: A Bay Area Storm Story

Imagine this: San Francisco, known for its fog and mild weather, wakes up to something unexpected—a tornado warning! Saturday morning, the National Weather Service flashed a warning for the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Daly City, and Broadmoor. This wasn't just any weather alert; it was the ci

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Spotting Retinal Diseases Early: A New Approach

Did you know that many eye diseases show signs in the retina before symptoms appear? That's why scientists are working on ways to detect these diseases early. One new method is called Pan-Ret. It's a special system that can spot abnormalities in retinal images without needing lots of labeled data. H

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Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

RVNet: Revolutionizing Right Heart Imaging in One Click

Ever imagined a world where diagnosing heart problems could be as simple as a few clicks on a computer? That's exactly what RVNet is aiming for. This cutting-edge platform is transforming right heart imaging and innovation. It's designed to make complex medical tasks easier for professionals. Instea

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Fruit and Veg Waste into Energy: A Sonic Solution

Imagine turning your leftover fruits and vegetables into a clean energy source. That's what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic pretreated waste. They're mixing fruit and veg waste with sewage sludge and using anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane. This isn't just about reducing waste; it's

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