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Tech Giants Ditch AGI: What's in a Name?

December 21, 2025

Big tech companies are stepping away from the term AGI, or Artificial General Intelligence. They once saw it as the ultimate goal for AI. Now, they're using new terms instead. Why the change? AGI was supposed to mean AI that matches or beats human intelligence. But the definition was always vague.

politics

Migrant Workers Struggle Amidst Harsh UK Policies

December 21, 2025

Migrant workers in the UK are facing tough times. Recent changes in immigration rules are causing a lot of stress and uncertainty. These changes are making it harder for people to stay in the country, even if they have been living and working here for years. Many workers, like Avi Khera, a railway

science

Mixing Metals: A New Way to Find Perfect Pairs

December 21, 2025

Making new materials is tough. There are 118 elements. That's a lot of combinations. Some mix well. Others don't. Finding the right mix is like finding a needle in a haystack. But it's important. The right mix can make stronger, lighter, or more useful materials. Scientists have a new trick. They u

opinion

When Did the World Turn Upside Down?

December 21, 2025

Something strange is happening. It's like the world has flipped upside down. Things that should be simple are now complicated. People who should be helping are causing harm. It's confusing and frustrating. Take the government, for example. They promised one thing and did the opposite. They said foo

health

The Liver's Secret: How Anger Affects Your Health

December 21, 2025

The liver is more than just an organ; it's a key player in how we feel and function. In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is linked to anger, and science is now backing this up. When someone is always angry or stressed, their body pumps out cortisol, a stress hormone. Too much cortisol can hur

science

New Gelatin Trick Helps Detect Explosives Better

December 21, 2025

Forensic investigators have a tough job. They need to find tiny bits of explosives left after a blast. This helps them figure out what happened and who did it. But old ways of collecting these bits, like using cotton swabs or special liquids, don't always work well. They miss a lot of evidence, espe

education

The Struggle for School: Rohingya Refugees and the Right to Learn

December 21, 2025

The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face a tough reality when it comes to education. Despite international laws that promise everyone the right to learn, these promises often stay just that—promises. The Rohingyas, who fled violence in Myanmar, find themselves in a tricky situation. Bangladesh has t

science

A New Era in Space Travel: The First Wheelchair User Soars Beyond Earth

December 20, 2025

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line, the boundary marking the edge of outer space. This groundbreaking journey took place aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, launching from Texas on a Saturday morning. Th

science

Tiny Metal Particles Team Up for Big Tasks

December 20, 2025

Scientists have found a clever way to stick tiny metal particles onto even tinier plastic beads. This isn't just any random sticking together. It's a carefully planned process that happens super fast. The metal particles are like little helpers that can do two big things: speed up chemical reactions

environment

Heavy Metals in Water: What's Happening in New Mexico After the Big Fire?

December 20, 2025

In New Mexico, a big fire called the Calf Canyon Hermits Peak fire left a mark. Now, people are worried about their water. Heavy metals have been found in some private wells near the fire area. The New Mexico Environment Department is offering free tests for well water in parts of Mora, San Miguel,