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The World's Workers Are Donning Cooling Vests to Battle Record Heat Waves
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Garments that can be packed with ice or equipped with fans are becoming increasingly popular among workers exposed to high heat.
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The Most Popular Digital Abortion Clinics, Ranked by Data Privacy
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Adderall Shortages Are Dragging On—Can Video Games Help?
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People with ADHD have been dealing with a stimulant shortage in the US for almost a year. Some researchers say digital therapeutics could help fill the gap.
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Using Generative AI to Resurrect the Dead Will Create a Burden for the Living
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AI technologies promise more chatbots and replicas of people who have passed. But giving voice to the dead comes at a human cost.
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