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Aug 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Secrets Stolen: A Look at Taiwan's First Big Trade Secrets Case

In a significant move, Taiwan's prosecutors have charged three individuals with stealing sensitive information from TSMC, a leading chipmaker. This case is notable because it's the first time Taiwan's National Security Law has been used in a trade secrets case. The accused include a former TSMC empl

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Can AI Make Doctors Forget Their Skills?

Doctors have been using AI tools to improve their work. These tools help them find diseases like cancer, make quicker diagnoses, and even predict health risks. But, there's a catch. New research shows that using AI too much might make doctors worse at their jobs. A study in the Lancet Gastroenterol

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Aug 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Budapest's Hidden Gem for Film Lovers

Budapest is home to a special place for filmmakers. It's called NFI Filmlab. It's a place where movies come to life after they're shot. This lab is not new. It's been around since 1957. But it's always updating. It has the latest tech. And it's a favorite spot for big-name directors. Recently, a lo

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Aug 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Stellantis Hits the Brakes on Self-Driving Cars

Stellantis, the big car company, has decided to hit pause on its plans to launch advanced self-driving technology. They had big dreams of rolling out Level 3 autonomous driving, which would let drivers take their hands off the wheel in busy city areas. But now, they say the market just isn't ready f

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Aug 28 2025SCIENCE

The Spiky Dinosaur That Rocked the Jurassic

Dinosaurs with armor and spikes are not new. But a recent discovery in Morocco has revealed a new species that makes its relatives look tame. This dinosaur, Spicomellus afer, is the punk rock star of its family. It had huge spikes and bony collars that would make any other dinosaur envious. The dis

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Great Tech Race: AI vs. Green Energy

The world is watching a big race between the United States and China. These two superpowers are betting big on different technologies. The U. S. is going all in on artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, China is leading the way in green energy. Both are trying to shape the future. But which bet wi

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Aug 28 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Truth: How Eyewitness Testimony Works

Eyewitness testimony has been a hot topic in psychology for a long time. Back in the day, experts thought eyewitnesses weren't very reliable. They believed that even if someone was very confident in their identification, they weren't much more likely to be right than someone who was unsure. But now

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Aug 28 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling Inca Secrets: A Lock of Hair Challenges Old Beliefs

The Inca Empire, a mighty force in South America before the arrival of Europeans, was famous for its impressive architecture, vast road systems, and clever farming techniques. They also had a unique way of keeping records using knotted cords called khipu. For a long time, people thought that only th

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring AI and Nuclear Weapons: A Journalist's Mission

Joshua Keating, a seasoned journalist, has been chosen for a special fellowship. This opportunity allows him to dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons are connected. The Outrider Foundation, along with Journalism Funding Partners, supports this initiative. Keating will

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pentagon Narrows Down Tech Priorities

The Pentagon is planning to reduce its list of "critical technology" areas. Emil Michael, the undersecretary for research and engineering, shared this news at a recent conference. He explained that the current list has become too long and diluted in importance. Michael took over from Heidi Shyu, wh

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