37 minutes ago Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency

Food drying is a common process for preserving many types of food, including fruits and meat; however, drying can alter the food's quality and nutritional value. In recent years, researchers have developed precision techniques that use optical sensors and AI to facilitate more efficient drying. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign discusses three emerging smart drying techniques, providing practical information for the food industry.

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3 hours ago Biden ripped for 'slap in the face' to crime victims after awarding Soros Medal of Freedom: 'Disgusting'

President Biden was slammed on social media and by an expert who spoke to Fox News Digital after awarding liberal megadonor George Soros with the Medal of Freedom.

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3 hours ago Art of the algorithm: Expert explains how technology can improve the preservation and study of artwork

A new method for classifying calligraphy and painting images could be used in the management of cultural heritage, according to research published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology.

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37 minutes ago Ramping up the scale of climate and energy technology: Experts recommend technical risk assessment strategies

One of the biggest challenges in implementing energy and climate technologies is actually scaling them up to deploy. While scale-up has largely been the domain of industrial R&D teams, advances in modeling and experimental techniques increasingly allow early-stage researchers like those at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to contribute to the process.

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22 hours ago 32 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say

A dolphin rescue center said most of the dead dolphins were from the endangered Azov species.

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34 hours ago It is easier than ever to disable Location Sharing on your Android phone

Google Maps Location Sharing is now built into Android settings; no need for Maps settings. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses the welcome improvement for Android users.

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81 minutes ago Trump, GOP senators to huddle at Capitol, weigh strategy on budget, taxes and border

Senate Republicans are huddling with President-elect Trump on Wednesday to discuss how to approach budget reconciliation to pass his agenda.

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23 hours ago Adrien Brody dedicates Golden Globes win for 'The Brutalist' to his immigrant family

The post-war epic was nominated in several categories. Like Brody's real-life mother, Brody's character is an immigrant from Hungary who fled conflict.

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1 hour ago Physician governor urges Capitol Hill to block RFK Jr.'s confirmation: 'Our children's lives depend on it'

Questions over the likelihood of Kennedy's confirmation took a turn this week after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, the incoming chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, called out the potential future HHS Secretary for being "wrong" on the issue of vaccines.

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24 hours ago Loren Graham, professor emeritus of the history of science, dies at 91

Longtime MIT faculty member, award-winning author, and HASTS program co-founder was an expert in the influence of social context on science, and the organization of science in Russia and the Soviet Union.

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1 hour ago Debate over using beach cabanas at popular travel destination prompts prime minister to weigh in

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed a recent debate on people reserving sand space with portable cabanas on the country's beaches. Social media users weigh in.

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27 hours ago How US policies and perceptions impact Puerto Rico's energy infrastructure

Northeastern University chemistry professor Eugene Smotkin was in his home in the Puerto Rican residential district of Old San Juan when he, like more than a million other residents on the island, lost power on New Year's Eve.

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7 hours ago Biden admin working to effectively ban cigarettes in 11th hour proposal a 'gift' to cartels, expert says

A proposed FDA rule could effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of products with less nicotine. Cartels running the black market could benefit, an expert warns.

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28 hours ago 'No time to play': Senate must quickly confirm Noem as DHS chief in wake of terror attack, says Louisiana gov

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called on Senate Democrats to swiftly confirm DHS nominee Kristi Noem in the wake of the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.

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23 hours ago Four years after the Capitol riot, its meaning and legacy are still debated

Trump has promised to pardon many who were involved in the violence of Jan 6. Experts on authoritarianism and extremism say that promise adds to the debate over how the day will be remembered.

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36 hours ago Snow and ice impact millions as major winter storm moves across the U.S.

Tens of millions of Americans are dealing with snow and ice today after a powerful winter storm system has churned across the Midwest and parts of the East Coast.

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29 hours ago More than 100 former Justice Dept. officials urge Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as AG

The letter signed by over 100 former senior DOJ officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations comes as AG nominee Pam Bondi prepares for confirmation hearings.

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29 hours ago More than 100 former Justice Dept officials urge Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as AG

The letter signed by over 100 former senior DOJ officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations comes as AG nominee Pam Bondi prepares for confirmation hearings.

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45 hours ago Golden Globe Nominee Denzel Washington Made History Before the Awards Show Even Started

Golden Globe Nominee Denzel Washington Made History Before the Awards Show Even Started  AOL

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39 hours ago NFC Playoff Bracket: Seahawks impact Wild Card schedule with win over Rams

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43 hours ago Trans Actor Karla Sofia Gascon, ‘Queer Eye’ Star Johnathan Van Ness Take Over Golden Globes Red Carpet

The Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday night featured actor Jonathan Van Ness, star of Netflix's "Queer Eye," wearing a glamorous dress along with transgender actor Karla Sofía Gascón, who received a nomination in the female acting category for "Emila Pérez." The post Trans Actor Karla Sofía Gascón, ‘Queer Eye’ Star Johnathan Van Ness Take Over Golden Globes Red Carpet appeared first on Breitbart.

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