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Mar 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bitcoin Mining: The Hidden Costs

Bitcoin mining is a big deal these days. It's not just about the money it makes. It's about the energy and water it uses. This is a big problem for the environment. First, let's talk about energy. Bitcoin mining needs a lot of it. This is true no matter how much energy is used. The good news is tha

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Mar 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots: Our New Daily Companions?

Many people in the U. S. are now using AI chatbots. 52% of adults have tried them out. 34% of these users interact with these AI models daily. ChatGPT is the most popular, with 72% of users having tried it. Google’s Gemini follows at 50%. Many people are starting to form personal bonds with these c

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Burning Files: USAID's Document Destruction

USAID staff were given a peculiar task. They were asked to shred and burn classified documents. This wasn't a usual request. It was part of a larger plan to clear out classified safes and personnel documents from a Washington DC office. The task was to be completed in an all-day disposal event. This

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Foreign Aid Overhaul: What Happens Now?

The Trump administration has made a big move. They've decided to cancel 83% of U. S. foreign aid contracts. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 contracts are no longer active. The remaining 1, 000 will be managed by the State Department, which recently took over the U. S. Agency for International Develo

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Big Changes at USAID: What Happened to Foreign Aid?

The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) just went through a major shake-up. In a quick six weeks, the Trump administration cut 83% of its programs. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 programs are now gone. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this big change on social media. He thank

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

MRI vs. CT: The Battle for Better Dental X-rays

Dental X-rays are a big part of dental care. They help doctors see what's going on inside your mouth and head. Two common types are MRI and CT scans. MRI uses magnets and radio waves, while CT uses X-rays. Both can create 3D images, but which is better? Researchers wanted to find out if MRI could be

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Remounting Dental Casts: A New Method for Precision

Dentistry is a field where precision is key. Remounting dental casts to a mechanical articulator is a common task. This task is usually done with a facebow. But what if there was a way to do it without one? Enter a new method using computed tomography (CT) scans. This new method uses a jig. Th

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

How Tech-Savvy Are Thai Adults?

Thailand is seeing a rise in the use of mobile health apps, or mHealth, as part of its digital health revolution. These apps are becoming more and more important in the healthcare sector. However, there are still some challenges, especially when it comes to getting older adults on board. The digita

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Diabetes and Smartphones: Who's Using What and Why?

Diabetes is a big challenge for many people around the world. It's a condition that requires constant management, and that's where mobile health apps come in. These apps are designed to help people with diabetes keep track of their health and make better choices. But how many people are actually usi

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Dads' Age and Kids' Mental Health: What's the Connection?

Ever wondered if the age of a father can affect the mental health of his children? Well, it turns out that there might be a link between a father's age and the risk of mental health issues in his kids. The idea is that as men get older, their sperm can accumulate more mutations.

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