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Automakers can’t figure out what the hell is going on with Trump’s tariffs
Automakers can’t figure out what the hell is going on with Trump’s tariffs Automakers across the globe are struggling to navigate the ever-changing tariffs imposed by President Trump, leading to a lack of market certainty and forcing companies to pull their guidance for the year. The recent changes to the tariffs have created a complex […]
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Sols 4522-4524: Up on the Roof
Sols 4522-4524: Up on the Roof Curiosity rover will spend Sol 4522 studying layered rocks at “Hale Telescope” using its Left Navigation Camera, Mastcam, and ChemCam instruments. On Sol 4523, Curiosity will perform a series of mosaics and observations on targets such as “Mesa Peak”, “Puerto Suelo”, and “Potrero Seco”, including companion observations with ChemCam […]
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Star Wars is getting a turn-based strategy game called Zero Company
Star Wars is getting a turn-based strategy game called Zero Company Star Wars is getting a new turn-based strategy game called Zero Company, which was previously announced in 2022. The game is being developed by Bit Reactor, Respawn Entertainment, and Lucasfilm Games, with a team that includes members from XCOM and Civilization studios. A world-exclusive […]
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Women are reclaiming their place in baseball
Women are reclaiming their place in baseball For most baseball fans, hope springs eternal on Opening Day. Many of those fans – more than you might think – are women. A 2024 survey found that women made up 39% of those who attended or watched Major League Baseball games, and franchises have taken notice. The […]
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Hubble Examines Low Brightness, High Interest Galaxy
Hubble Examines Low Brightness, High Interest Galaxy Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the spiral galaxy NGC 45, which lies just 22 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. The galaxy is a low surface brightness galaxy, meaning it appears fainter than the night sky itself due to having relatively few stars for […]
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Beyond brute strength: A fresh look at Samson’s search for intimacy in the Hebrew Bible
Beyond brute strength: A fresh look at Samson’s search for intimacy in the Hebrew Bible Samson’s story in the Hebrew Bible is often misunderstood as solely focused on his brute strength and violence, but it also explores his emotional depth and search for romantic connection. Samson’s attempt to marry a Philistine woman and pose a […]
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Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 are already on sale with a $30 gift card
Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 are already on sale with a $30 gift card Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale at Amazon with a $30 gift card, priced at $448 for black, blue, and platinum models. The new XM6 headphones offer improved noise cancellation, clearer vocals, and the same dynamic sound as their predecessors, making them […]
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Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population decline
Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population decline Detroit’s population grew for the second year in a row in 2024, marking a remarkable comeback after decades of decline, thanks to efforts to attract and settle immigrants. The city’s strategy to welcome immigrants […]
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Tim Cook says Apple ‘must’ figure out AI and ‘will make the investment to do it’
Tim Cook says Apple ‘must’ figure out AI and ‘will make the investment to do it’ Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the company, stating that it’s “as big or bigger” than other technological advancements like the internet and smartphones. Cook assured employees that Apple will make significant investments […]
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Can you copyright a Met Gala outfit?
Can you copyright a Met Gala outfit? The Met Gala, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year, with a theme focused on suiting and menswear. The Costume Institute’s 2025 exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” complements this year’s theme, highlighting the importance of tailoring […]
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Digital Information Platform Library
Digital Information Platform Library Preparations for next moonwalk simulations are underway, both on land and underwater, as part of NASA’s Digital Information Platform (DIP) efforts. DIP resources, including scientific papers, industry forum presentations, and videos, are available to the public for those interested in learning more about the technical workings of DIP. NASA is partnering […]
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‘Flagging’ shows promise against tough cancers
‘Flagging’ shows promise against tough cancers Researchers have developed a new treatment approach called “flagging” that uses synthetic antigens to teach the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancer cells, offering promise against tough-to-treat cancers like brain, breast, and colon tumors. The experimental therapy works by marking tumor cells with a synthetic antigen delivered via […]
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How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth?
How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth? Asteroid 2024 YR4 was initially reported to have an unusually high probability of hitting Earth (1%) in January 2025, but further observations revealed a near-zero chance of collision. The asteroid’s impact probability continuously increased up to 3.1% on February 18, but dropped to […]
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Here’s how we figured the number of guns illegally trafficked from the US across the border to Mexico
Here’s how we figured the number of guns illegally trafficked from the US across the border to Mexico Estimates suggest that between 72,819 and 258,101 firearms were sold in the US and trafficked to Mexico in 2022, with a middle-range estimate of 135,000 firearms. The flow of illicit weapons from the US to Mexico has […]
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Strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI
Strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you create a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI. Source: Youtube link […]
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Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy?
Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy? Researchers at University of California, Irvine have created “living cellular couriers” called microglia that can deliver disease-fighting proteins to specific areas of the brain, potentially improving treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. The microglia cells were engineered using CRISPR gene editing to secrete an enzyme that […]
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1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion
1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion One in four Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial highlighted the clash between science and religion in 1925. The Scopes trial was sparked by the World’s Christian Fundamentals Association’s campaign to […]
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The DJI Phantom is no more
The DJI Phantom is no more DJI has announced that it will be ending support for its final two Phantom drones, the Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced, on June 1st, 2025. The decision marks the end of an era for DJI’s iconic line of Phantom drones, which was first introduced in 2013 and […]
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Listen: How trees boost your focus and mental health
Listen: How trees boost your focus and mental health University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman’s research explores how trees boost attention and improve mental health. Berman’s work on “soft fascination” reveals that natural environments have a profound impact on our minds and bodies, often going unnoticed. The study’s findings suggest that spending time in nature […]
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The Chromecast is back, but not as we know it
The Chromecast is back, but not as we know it The Thomson Cast 150 is a new streaming device that resembles Google’s discontinued Chromecast. The Cast 150 runs on Google TV and supports Google’s video casting tech, offering a similar day-to-day experience to the original Chromecast. The device features support for 4K, HDR10 standard, and […]
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May’s Night Sky Notes: How Do We Find Exoplanets?
May’s Night Sky Notes: How Do We Find Exoplanets? Astronomers have been searching for exoplanets since the 19th century, but it wasn’t until the mid-1990s that technology caught up and led to the first discovery of a planet orbiting another star-like star, Pegasi 51b. There are several methods used to detect exoplanets, including the Transit […]
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Apple unveils software redesign, improvements to its AI software
Apple unveils software redesign, improvements to its AI software Apple has unveiled a software redesign aimed at improving its overall user experience. The company has also made significant improvements to its AI software, which will be rolled out across various Apple products and services. The annual developers conference focused on incremental advances and cosmetic changes […]
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Fabric that mimics skin gives robots sense of touch
Fabric that mimics skin gives robots sense of touch Researchers have developed an electronic textile that mimics human skin to give robots a sense of touch, enabling them to grasp and manipulate objects more effectively. The technology, described in a study published in Nature Communications, allows robots to detect pressure, slipping, and movement of objects, […]
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NASA’s MAVEN Makes First Observation of Atmospheric Sputtering at Mars
NASA’s MAVEN Makes First Observation of Atmospheric Sputtering at Mars NASA’s MAVEN mission has made its first direct observation of atmospheric sputtering on Mars, a process that could help explain the history of water loss on the planet. Sputtering occurs when atoms are knocked out of the atmosphere by energetic charge particles from the solar […]
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Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life
Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment have found that certain behaviors in infants as young as 9 months old may signal an increased risk of autism. The study, led by Erin Andres and Stephen Sheinkopf, used parent-reported […]
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Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down
Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down from his position, effective April 28th. Humam Sakhnini, former Activision Blizzard and King executive, will take over as the new CEO of Discord. Citron will remain on the board of directors and serve as an advisor to […]
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Brain groove depth tied to better reasoning ability
Brain groove depth tied to better reasoning ability A new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience has found that the depth of small grooves on the surface of the brain is linked to stronger network connectivity and better reasoning ability. The researchers, led by Silvia Bunge and Kevin Weiner from UC Berkeley, discovered that […]
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Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has released a statement reflecting on the legacy of astronaut Jim Lovell, who passed away on August 7 at the age of 97. Jim Lovell was a pioneering astronaut who played a crucial role in NASA’s historic Apollo missions, including Gemini […]
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Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school
Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school More Americans are homeschooling their kids. Chris Hondros/Newsmakers via Getty Images Homeschooling has exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly since the pandemic. But researchers are still exploring why parents choose to homeschool their children. While the decision to homeschool is often associated with religion, […]
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Trump wants to cut funding to sanctuary cities and towns – but they don’t actually violate federal law
Trump wants to cut funding to sanctuary cities and towns – but they don’t actually violate federal law President Trump’s administration wants to cut federal funding to cities and towns that have sanctuary policies, but these policies do not actually violate federal law. The Trump administration claims that sanctuary policies “willfully violate Federal law,” but […]
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