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Snakes are incredibly fast. They can strike before their prey even notices them. This speed makes them very effective hunters. A new study used high-speed cameras to capture this speed in action. The study looked at 36 different types of venomous snakes. It showed how these snakes strike their prey

business

Navigating Market Shifts: Ipsos' Third Quarter Insights

Ipsos, a major player in market research, faced a challenging third quarter. Despite political uncertainty and budget constraints, they managed to grow by 7. 6%, with a significant boost from recent acquisitions. However, currency fluctuations and a decline in public affairs activity posed challenge

technology

AI's Big Bet: Is Bigger Always Better?

Big tech companies are spending a lot of money to build huge AI systems. They believe that making these systems bigger will make them smarter. But not everyone agrees with this idea. Some experts think that just making AI models bigger is not the best way to improve them. They believe that AI needs

environment

How Tiny Plastic Pieces Travel Through the Air and Land

Microplastics, those tiny bits of plastic, are everywhere. They float in the air and settle on the ground. But how do they get around? It turns out their shape and size play a big role. In a recent study, scientists looked at how these tiny plastic pieces move through the air and land in Shanghai.

Pharmacy's Quarter-Century Quest: What's Next?

In the world of healthcare, community pharmacists have been making waves for a quarter of a century. This year marks 25 years since a significant group started pushing for better pharmaceutical practices. Their goal? To make sure community pharmacists are seen as vital healthcare providers. Over th

environment

Iceland's Unexpected Visitors: Mosquitoes Arrive for the First Time

Iceland, known for its icy landscapes and volcanic activity, has recently seen something unusual: mosquitoes. These tiny insects, which are rare in Iceland, were found near the capital, Reykjavik. An expert in insects, Matthías Alfreðsson, confirmed that three mosquitoes were collected. They were fo

science

Unveiling the Secrets of Neutrinos: Tiny Particles, Big Mysteries

Neutrinos are everywhere, yet we know so little about them. These tiny particles zip through everything, including our bodies, without a trace. They come in three types and can switch between them as they travel. But what makes them so special? They might hold the key to some of the universe's bigge

Choosing the Right Antidepressant: A Balancing Act

Antidepressants are not one-size-fits-all, and a new study highlights this fact. Researchers have ranked the side effects of different antidepressants, showing that some can cause weight gain, while others might affect heart rate or blood pressure. This information is crucial because around eight mi

Early Peanut Exposure: A Game Changer for Allergy Prevention

Peanut allergies in young children have seen a significant drop. This change is thanks to a shift in advice given to parents. For a long time, experts told parents to keep peanuts away from babies. They thought this would prevent allergies. But a big study in 2015 showed the opposite. It found that

Tuning Out Pain: How Music Can Be a Powerful Medicine