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For years, the concept of AI consciousness has remained on the fringes, with all but the most powerful proponents of the theory being laughed out of public life. In reality, opponents point out, the current generation of AI is nothing more than extremely complex statistics — detecting patterns in training data like written materials or imagery so subtle that it …

Trypanosoma parasites, the same which cause sleeping sickness, in the bloodstream – credit, CDC public domain A deadly tropical disease known as sleeping sickness has been eliminated from Kenya in a significant public health triumph. The East African nation is the 10th on the continent to achieve the milestone, but also the most populous to do so. Human African trypanosomiasis …

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A YOUNG law graduate has tragically died after suffering a severe allergic reaction following a CT scan. Leticia Paul, 22, was undergoing a routine check-up for kidney stones when she reacted to a special dye used in scans. 3 Leticia Paul passed away during a medical checkupCredit: Jam Press 3 The young law graduate reportedly went into anaphylactic shock after …

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is reportedly set for another period on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury. The 26-year-old Germany international was notably absent from an open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning, sparking fears of a serious setback. Havertz is sidelined with a knee injury Arsenal may dip back into transfer market for cover …

Apple’s Vision Pro Is Suffering From a Lack of Immersive Video  Bloomberg.com Why is Apple is deliberately slowing the flow of content for its most futuristic device?  PhoneArena Apple Vision Pro’s Ridiculously High Price And Increased Weight Already Makes It A Tough Sell, With A Report Stating That The Company Is Not Making Things Easier By Delaying Its Most Compelling Feature  Wccftech Latest …

Monica Conn, 53, describes menopause as “hot flashes, anxiety, night sweats, irritability.” Instead of continuing to suffer silently through the brutal hormonal transition that 47 million women experience annually around the world, Conn has decided to do—and say—something about it.  “I want to take away an attitude that I’m looking forward to my next chapter and not that something has …

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One of the fringe roster players around whom there has been absolutely no shortage of debate during his time with the Seattle Seahawks is running back Kenny McIntosh. The 2023 seventh round draft pick has earned a roster spot and playing time under each of the last two offensive coaching staffs, and entered his third training camp with the team …

A mother-of-one who dismissed her forgetfulness as a menopause symptom was devastated to be told she had an inoperable brain tumour. April Tate, 52, from Burntisland in Fife, first became concerned in 2018 when she forgot a child’s name while working as a childminder.  Believing it was hormonal, she mentioned it during a routine GP phone call—only to be asked …