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New iPhone 17: A Slimmer, More Efficient Display?

December 3, 2024

The next iPhone might be packing a new kind of display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This isn't just about making the screen look prettier; it's about making the phone last longer and perform better. Imagine a battery that doesn't guzzle power as fast and a screen that's tougher than ever. Sounds

health

Hyde Park's Health Care Struggle: Why Doesn't It Have a Community Health Center?

December 3, 2024

Hyde Park residents have been fighting for a community health center for years. Without one, they face long bus rides and late appointments. Irene Nakabonge-Lugude, a Hyde Park resident with health issues, often misses her bus and ends up late for her appointments. She's not alone. Many in Hyde Park

sports

Runners' Deal Alert: Grab the Garmin Forerunner 255 at a Steal!

December 3, 2024

Calling all runners! Cyber Monday just got sweeter with the Garmin Forerunner 255 going for a cool $250—that's $100 off its usual price. This isn't just any old running watch; it's designed with longevity in mind. The Forerunner 255 boasts a memory-in-pixel (MIP) display, which means you can forget

business

Volkswagen Workers Strike: The Battle Over Wages and Jobs

December 2, 2024

On Monday, Volkswagen workers in Germany put down their tools to protest. Nine factories were affected, with workers either stopping work for demonstrations or cutting shifts short. Banners with slogans like "strike ready" and "warning strikes — our right" were seen. This followed a warning from Tho

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Exploring Parents' Resilience: A 6-Year Look

December 2, 2024

Scientists set out to understand how parents' resilience changes or stays the same over six years. They also wanted to see if this trait could shield them from mental health issues during tough times. The study took place in Finland, using data from the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study. Over 2, 000 pare

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Fasting with Diabetes: How Different Types of Insulin Work During Ramadan

December 2, 2024

Fasting during Ramadan can be risky for people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. Doctors often suggest using insulin analogues instead of human insulin to avoid low blood sugar and keep blood glucose levels steady. But is there enough proof that these insulin types are safe and work well for

technology

Meet Samsung's Budget-Friendly AI Laptop

December 2, 2024

Samsung has rolled out a new laptop, the Galaxy Book4 Edge, that's tailored for AI tasks. It's a steal during Amazon's early Cyber Monday sales, with a $200 discount at $699. 99. This laptop is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chip, which boasts eight cores running up to 3. 40GHz and a beefy

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Exploring Public Spots as Early Warning for COVID Outbreaks

December 2, 2024

Imagine this: instead of relying only on hospitals and labs to spot disease trends, we could use places like restaurants, stores, and churches as early detectors. These spots, called Points of Interest (POIs), are where people meet and mingle, making them hotspots for catching and spreading illnesse

education

Food Safety in Schools: What Kids in Brazil Really Think

December 1, 2024

Have you ever thought about what kids really know about food safety? Turns out, it's a big deal to understand, especially for kids who are not just eating but also handling food. This study decided to dive into the minds of kids aged 10 to 14 in public schools around the Federal District of Brazil.

science

Mirror Magic: Mapping Material Stiffness with Light and Magnets

December 1, 2024

Meet the Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays (OMA), a unique tool designed to figure out how stiff biomimetic materials are, even on a tiny, cellular level. Picture this: a 5. 1 by 7. 2 millimeter field filled with 50, 000 teeny-tiny magnetic mirrors, each with optical grating structures and coated with