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These 3 brain games could boost your memory and thinking functions
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They designed and developed the games—available online...
Organized cybercrime — not your average mafia
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Scientists find new way to verify quantum chips
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AI can detect blood sugar problems without fingerpick test
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AI can now read emotions – should it?
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New tool could predict how fast code will run on a chip
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AI may help detect and grade prostate cancer effectively
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How are blockchain and algorithms affecting the world of finance
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