The Chinese internet giant Baidu recently made headlines with its announcement that it would be scrapping its plans to acquire the livestreaming platform YY Live. This multi-billion-dollar deal would have catapulted Baidu into the live streaming market and diversified its revenue stream. However, the company cited government approval as one of the main roadblocks to
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Diets that are higher in fat and significantly lower in carbohydrates have shown remarkable potential for reducing seizures in individuals with drug-resistant forms of epilepsy, especially in children. While researchers have observed a shift in the gut’s microflora from this type of diet, the exact nature of these changes and their connection to seizure prevalence
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Regular exercise is known to have a myriad of health benefits, but recent studies have revealed a particularly intriguing link between physical activity and brain size. Contrary to popular belief, this connection does not require intense or prolonged exercise sessions. Rather, even moderate levels of physical activity can result in significant brain-boosting effects. Researchers from
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Heterocyclic compounds, known for their versatile and excellent physiological activities, are highly valued in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. However, the traditional methods of synthesizing these compounds often involve high temperature and pressure conditions or the use of precious metal catalysts, which add to both the economic and environmental costs. In a recent study published
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With the desire to prioritize our health, there is a surge in products claiming to offer longevity and enhanced youthfulness. While genes contribute to 25% of our lifespan, the remaining 75% is determined by our daily choices and habits. To extend our lifespan and improve our health, it is crucial to adopt key principles backed
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We often prioritize our other senses like sight and hearing, but scent is a powerful sense that is often overlooked. However, recent research suggests that fragrances can play a crucial role in maintaining cognitive health, particularly in old age. Scientists at the University of California, Irvine conducted a study that showed how enriching the air
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The early Universe was a turbulent and dynamic era. In the aftermath of the Big Bang, star formation surged while galaxies emerged from the darkness, colliding and growing. However, interpreting the light that has traveled across vast distances and time poses a challenge, leading to occasional misinterpretations. Such is the case with the intriguing object
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Traveling deep below the Earth’s surface or venturing into the heart of the sun leads to a realm where matter undergoes profound transformations on an atomic scale. The intense pressure within stars and planets can induce metals to transition into nonconducting insulators. Sodium, for instance, metamorphoses from a lustrous, gray-colored metal into a transparent, glass-like
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Non-reciprocal interactions are a fascinating aspect of nature that defy the conventional laws of reciprocal forces such as gravity and electromagnetism. These interactions play a crucial role in the complex behavior exhibited by living organisms. While the mechanisms behind non-reciprocal interactions in microscopic systems like bacteria have been previously explained by external forces, a recent
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention as a potential solution to complex modeling problems, particularly in the field of investment banking. One area where AI has been extensively explored is the management of risks associated with derivative contracts. While there have been positive reports on the effectiveness of AI in this domain, concerns regarding
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