Most people picture icebergs like big floating boulders in the ocean. Maybe they might be as large as a house. The famous iceberg was big enough to sink the Titanic in 1912. However, most people don't really consider icebergs too deeply, beyond some memes about having more beneath the water than above it. Yet, icebergs, especially in the southern oceans, are becoming an increasing threat as the Antarctic ice sheets break apart thanks to climate change.The Biggest BergRight now, iceberg A23a is f ...read more
When talking about technology, pundits often use the word “disruptive” as a compliment. In the case of DeepSeek, a “large language model” that is now challenging ChatGPT for AI supremacy, the term carries a mixed message.Financial news about the Chinese LLM delivered a blow to tech stocks for a few reasons. First, the program appears to require less computer processing power than its competitors. Companies like Nvidia had seen their stock prices soar in recent months, because the convent ...read more
Having dark circles under your eyes could be a tell-tale sign of several things. They usually appear if you’re tired but can also be genetic, or a sign of stress, among others. Dark circles can happen to almost anyone of any age and gender, and there are several ways to lighten their appearance and help them fade. What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes? Whether you’ve had a long and stressful week at work or pulled an all-nighter studying for an exam, you’ve likely experienced dark under yo ...read more
Researchers studying the science of sleep are building a growing body of evidence connecting both the quantity and quality of slumber to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now a group shows that people who take longer to enter the dream phase of sleep known as rapid eye movement (REM) may be exhibiting an early symptom of the disease, according to work published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. What are the Sleep ImplicationsThe results have i ...read more
There’s no limit to the number of health headlines that you’ll find as you scroll through the news, announcing new threats, novel treatments, and amazing tips and tricks that will surely help your diet, your digestion, and your overall wellbeing. If you’re lucky, you’ll find insights that could help you take control of your health. But if you aren’t, it’s possible you’ll find information that could lead you astray, pointing you in unproductive, damaging, or dangerous directions.If ...read more
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