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The World Takes on Magnus Carlsen: A Chess Showdown for the Ages

May 21, 2025

The chess world watched in awe as Magnus Carlsen, a top player, faced off against an enormous team of 143, 000 players from around the globe. This was no ordinary match. It was a marathon game that spanned over 6 1/2 weeks, with each side having 24 hours to make a move. The World team, consisting

science

Heat Up: The Battle of Laser Tech in Medical Procedures

May 16, 2025

Lasers have become a big deal in medical treatments. Two types stand out: Ho: YAG and thulium fiber lasers. These tools are used to break down kidney stones. They are powerful and can cause heat. This heat can be a problem. It can damage tissues. So, scientists are always looking for ways to make th

business

How Shopping Videos Hook Generation Z on Shopee

May 6, 2025

Generation Z, often called Digital Natives, have seen a huge shift in how they shop. This is largely because of the rise of e-commerce. A recent study looked into how product videos on the Shopee video platform affect the impulse buying habits of this group. The focus was on how different types of e

crime

The Man Who Pretended to be Rich and Powerful

April 30, 2025

Ryan Hemphill, a 43-year-old man, is accused of serious crimes against six women. He built a fake image of wealth and power to lure these women. He used this image to scare them into silence. He claimed he had deep connections in law enforcement and organized crime. He told them that going to the au

health

Can Brain Zaps Boost Social Skills in Kids with Autism?

April 21, 2025

The world of autism research is always buzzing with new ideas. One recent study has been looking into transcranial pulsed current stimulation, or tPCS. This fancy term refers to a technique that uses gentle electrical pulses to stimulate the brain. The goal? To see if it can help kids with autism sp

technology

Siri's Delayed Arrival Sparks Legal Storm for Apple

April 13, 2025

Apple's recent troubles with Siri's delayed features have led to a wave of legal action. The tech giant had promised a significantly enhanced version of Siri as part of its Apple Intelligence generative AI features. Unfortunately, these upgrades faced numerous issues and were pushed back to the foll

science

How Sleep and Quick Tests Affect Our Memory

March 21, 2025

Sleep is a big deal for our brains. It helps us remember things. But it can also mess with our memories. Sometimes, it makes us recall things that never happened. This is what scientists call false memories. To figure out why this happens, researchers looked at two things: how we remember stuff righ

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Laser Mapping: ICESat-2's Journey Through Earth's Ice

March 16, 2025

ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th

politics

Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fact Check Frenzy

February 27, 2025

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give

health

Zapping Away Pain: A Closer Look at PEMF and the Future of Pain Management

February 10, 2025

With the growing need for alternatives to traditional pain medication, a new player has entered the field: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. This non-invasive treatment uses electromagnetic fields to tweak nitric oxide signaling in the body, promoting healing and potentially reducing pain