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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

The Power of Combo Therapy: Pitstop-2 and 1, 6-Hexanediol in Lung Cancer

When cancer cells become aggressive, they change how they use energy. This is known as metabolic reprogramming. Two compounds, Pitstop-2 and 1, 6-hexanediol, have been shown to mess with this process. Pitstop-2 blocks some essential tasks like cell eating (endocytosis) and key transport jobs, while

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Exploring the Choroid Plexus: A New Path to Understanding Progressive MS

Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle, but you're missing some pieces. That's kind of what it's like when scientists study progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease that messes with your brain and spinal cord, causing damage to the protective layer around nerve cells. It affects million

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

X Games and Google Team Up to Revolutionize Judging with AI

Ever thought about computers judging sports? Well, that's exactly what's happening at the X Games! After teaming up with Google, they're rolling out a new AI judging system for ski and snowboard events at the superpipe. This 20-foot-tall freestyle course is usually judged by humans on things like co

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Tackling Drug-Resistant Germs: A New Way to Use DNA Sequencing

Superbugs, or germs that are resistant to most medicines, are becoming a major threat, especially in hospitals. These places often see infections caused by these tough germs. That's where next-generation sequencing (NGS) comes into play. It's like a superhero tool that lets scientists understand the

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Climate U-Turn: US Leaves Paris Agreement Again

It’s happening again. President Trump has announced that the US will withdraw from the historic Paris climate agreement. This move follows a series of pro-fossil fuel policies that started with Trump’s promise to “drill, baby, drill. ” The US was one of nearly 200 countries that signed the 2015 Pari

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: A Whirlwind of Executive Actions

President-elect Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office, with a flurry of executive actions planned. His team has hinted at over 100 orders and actions, focusing on immigration, energy, and federal operations. A key adviser, Stephen Miller, gave lawmakers a sneak pee

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

When TikTok Turned Off Lights, Political Moves Began

TikTok decided to turn off its services early on a Sunday. This time, it wrote a special note for its frustrated users. It mentioned that it was fortunate to have President Trump work on a solution to bring TikTok back once he took office. TikTok has over 170 million fans in the US, but this message

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Inauguration Day: What to Expect from Trump's Second Term

Donald Trump will take office for his second term as U. S. President on Monday, with significant plans in store. Despite his past promises, such as closing borders, reinstating travel bans, and mass deportations, it's unclear how these will impact the economy, particularly sectors like agriculture t

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

Dodgers Snag Top Reliever Tanner Scott in Offseason Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made another big splash in their offseason by signing left-handed reliever Tanner Scott to a four-year contract worth $72 million. This deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and some deferred salary, which is a favorite strategy of the Dodgers' front office. Scott, w

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