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Biden’s Federal Judicial Nominees
President Biden has recently released his list of judicial nominees, bringing the total count of nominations to 203. Through these choices, the president has again shown his desire to “ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country.” These eight judicial nominees are Nicole G. Berner,…
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Mobile AI Assistant in a Lapel Pin
Humane Inc, the 2018 tech startup launched by two ex-Apple technologists, last week unveiled their revolutionary new technology––a lapel pin which reimagines the seamless integration of AI into users’ daily lives. Without a screen, the pin relies solely on the user’s speech to carry out its commands. From anything from creating a grocery list to…
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Restoring and Protecting Forests: A Potential Solution for Removing 226 Gigatons of Carbon
A recent study published in Nature suggests that the restoration and protection of forests worldwide could remove approximately 226 gigatons of carbon from the atmosphere. This figure is equivalent to roughly 20 years of emissions from burning fossil fuels at current rates. The study provides a more reliable estimate compared to a previous controversial analysis…
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Syrian President’s Arrest Warrant
On the 15th of November, the French government issued international arrest warrants for Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, along with his brother and two senior officials over the use of chemical weapons against Syrian civilians. Maher al-Assad, the president’s brother, heads a military unit whilst Ghassan Abbas and Bassam al-Hassan, the senior officials, work with the…
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How Hummingbirds Fly Through Spaces too Narrow for their Wings
Hummingbirds, with their vibrant plumage and astonishing aerial agility, are known for their remarkable hovering ability and swift flight, are among the smallest birds in the world. With over 300 species found in the Americas, hummingbirds showcase a dazzling array of colors and adaptations that have made them a source of fascination for both scientists…
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BJPsych Open Study Tests Psychological Traits Of Magicians
The British Journal of Psychiatry Open recently published an article titled “Psychotic and autistic traits among magicians and their relationship with creative beliefs.” It is a common belief that the creative self-efficacy of members of creative groups is associated with autistic and schizotypal traits. These schizotypal traits, like having positive unusual perceptual experiences The tests…
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The Great Indian Celebration
November 19th 2023 was supposed to be the day of the Great Indian Celebration; it was the final match in the cricket World Cup. Preparation for this great celebration had started many years back. In 2021, the Narendra Modi Stadium was inaugurated in Ahmedabad, India. The stadium is the biggest in the world today with…
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