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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Religion in AI: Bias and Emotions Decoded

Emotions guide our actions and reveal our values. Past studies show that Large Language Models (LLMs) have biases when it comes to attributing emotions based on gender. But religion, unlike gender, comes with a set of beliefs and values. Different religions nurture specific emotions, and these rules

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Why Food Systems, Not Health Systems, Hold the Key to Tackling Obesity

Obesity is a worldwide problem, affecting one in three adults globally and contributing to four out of the five leading causes of death. While health systems have tried hard to prevent and treat obesity, they often struggle because they don't have control over the food environment, which is crucial

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Nov 09 2024FINANCE

Belarus Banks Shift to Global Standards: A Closer Look at Loans and Conditional Obligations

Belarusian banks are taking a big step forward by adopting international financial reporting standards. This shift involves a careful look at how banks account for loans and conditional obligations. The main guidelines they're following are the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 an

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Neurosurgery Training Around the World: A Closer Look

Do you ever wonder how future neurosurgeons are trained globally? It turns out that the world needs more than just skilled hands; it needs a well-supported and diverse workforce. This study explored the different training programs, the support trainees get, and how these programs are regulated. By u

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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's iPhone 18 May Get Variable Aperture Lens for Better Photos

Have you ever wondered why iPhone cameras aren't as flexible as some others? It's because Apple likes to take its time to perfect things. The tech giant finally added a telephoto lens to its iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, and it's even in this year's iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple is known for adopting n

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Soccer Fans Attacked: 5 Hurt, 62 Arrested in Amsterdam

Amsterdam authorities revealed that five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after a night of violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans. The violence, linked to anti-Semitism, happened after a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Both Dutch and Israeli leaders condemned the attacks, and I

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

How China Uses Bernal's Ideas to Study Science

John Desmond Bernal, a key figure in molecular biology, is also known as the pioneer of the Science of Science. His book, The Social Function of Science, set the groundwork for this field. Four main ideas from Bernal’s work include considering the socio-historical context, using theoretical models,

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Nov 08 2024FINANCE

Building a Better Pension System: Leveraging Human Capital

Ever thought about why current pension systems might not work as well as they could? A big issue is that they don't consider how much each person has contributed to raising the next generation. This is a problem because the current pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system treats everyone the same, even if they d

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

The Booming MSME Scene: Does Sharia Banking Keep Up?

Indonesia's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been growing steadily, but the financing they receive from Sharia banks hasn't kept pace. This study aims to figure out why. It turns out that banks' strategies for collecting funds from third parties have a lot to do with it. Sharia ban

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Insects' Smell Syncs with Time: The Secret Rhythms of Their Noses

Ever wondered how insects know the right time to find food or avoid enemies? It's all about timing, especially when it comes to their sense of smell! Insects live in a world full of rhythms, like day and night cycles, temperature changes, and even when their food is available or predators are active

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