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Using AI to Find Information Could Diminish Your Knowledge, Study Finds Tech 4 hours ago

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Fame Can Cut Years From a Singer's Life, Study Reveals Health 5 hours ago

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Speaking Multiple Languages May Slow Brain Aging, Study Suggests

Speaking Multiple Languages May Slow Brain Aging, Study Suggests Health17 hours ago

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Wild Pigs Turned 'Neon Blue' in California, Triggering Warnings Nature19 hours ago

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