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What Your Tongue Knows That You Don’t

Stick out your tongue. No, seriously—take a quick look in the mirror. That oddly shaped, wiggly muscle does more than help you taste pizza or say tricky words like “phenomenon.” It’s actually an undercover health detective. For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has used tongue diagnosis to detect diseases before symptoms even appear. Now, artificial […]

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The Slow Creep of AI: How Machines Might Be Quietly Taking Over

What if, little by little, we were losing our grip on power, without even realizing it? This isn’t a hypothetical nightmare—it’s a real concern raised by researchers studying gradual disempowerment, a sneaky form of AI risk that unfolds incrementally rather than explosively. Think of it as death by a thousand paper cuts rather than a […]

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What if AI Could End Traffic Jams?

Picture this: you’re stuck in rush-hour traffic, watching minutes tick away while you inch toward a green light that always seems to turn red just as you arrive. What if there were a way to prevent this daily frustration? New research suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could hold the key to transforming urban traffic management—reducing […]

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PubTrawlr’s Interactive AI: Now in Beta!

You may have noticed a small widget in the bottom right-hand corner of our website—meet PubTrawlr AI, our new assistant, which we’re thrilled to introduce in beta form! So, what makes our AI unique? Unlike general-purpose tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other large language models (LLMs), PubTrawlr AI isn’t trying to be a know-it-all. Instead, […]

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A Forecasting Revolution: What If We Could Predict Weather—Better?

Every day, weather forecasts guide countless decisions: Should you grab an umbrella? Should a city evacuate ahead of a hurricane? Will wind farms generate enough energy tomorrow? While weather forecasting has come a long way, it’s never been perfect. A slight miscalculation can lead to disruptions in energy grids or delays in critical safety measures. […]

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AI’s Green Advantage:

In a world grappling with climate change, every action matters—every choice, every innovation, every opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint. Imagine this: the words you’re reading now, the images you see online, could be created with a fraction of the environmental cost if done by artificial intelligence (AI) instead of humans. Does that sound right? […]

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Tennis, Anyone?

Tennis is more than just a game of serves and volleys—it’s a battle of precision, strategy, and endurance. But what if science could take this centuries-old sport to new heights? A recent study combines Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and big data analytics to uncover what separates the top-ranked players from the rest. The findings […]

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Revolutionizing Cancer Care with Real-World Data

Imagine if every detail of a cancer patient’s journey—doctor’s notes, radiology reports, genetic profiles—could be transformed into a treasure trove of knowledge. That’s exactly what a groundbreaking dataset called MSK-CHORD promises. Developed by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, this powerful tool combines real-world data with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to change how we […]

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IoT Potential in Manufacturing

Imagine walking into a factory where machines talk to each other, sensors predict failures before they happen, and energy efficiency is no longer a dream but a reality. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the transformative power of the Internet of Things (IoT) in manufacturing. But here’s the catch—while the potential is vast, many manufacturers face […]

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The Gap in AI Funding for U.S. Education

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized industries from healthcare to finance, but its impact on education has been surprisingly muted. Why hasn’t AI funding transformed U.S. educational systems in the same way? The answers reveal a story of inequity, overlooked opportunities, and the surprising role of foreign investments in shaping the future of learning. This blog […]

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