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From nuclear disaster to AI powerhouse: America’s Three Mile Island set to power the AI boom

15/12/2025
Three Mile Island, site of a past nuclear accident, is set to power the AI boom. A long-shuttered reactor is being rebuilt to provide reliable, round-the-clock electricity for surging AI data center demands. Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement, securing carbon-free energy. This revival signals a broader shift towards nuclear power to fuel technological advancements.

Why does alcohol always leave you thirsty? The science behind the dry mouth

14/12/2025
Alcohol has a habit of leaving the body drier than it started. By interfering with hormones that regulate water balance, it increases fluid loss even as it’s being consumed, while its breakdown in the liver adds further strain. The result is thirst, headaches and fatigue that feel familiar to anyone who’s overdone it. Understanding the biology helps explain why simple measures, food, water and time, make a real difference.

ISRO’s BlueBird-6 launch rescheduled to December 21: Heaviest US satellite to boost global broadband in major Indo-US mission

14/12/2025
ISRO's ambitious BlueBird-6 satellite launch, a significant Indo-US collaboration, is now set for December 21, 2025, after a slight reschedule. This massive satellite, featuring a large phased array antenna, promises direct-to-device broadband for underserved global regions, marking a leap in communication technology and showcasing India's prowess in complex space projects.

AI vs. traditional models: The new era of weather forecasting

14/12/2025
A groundbreaking AI model, GenCast, is revolutionizing weather forecasting by generating rapid, probabilistic global predictions for up to 15 days. Unlike traditional methods, it captures uncertainty and offers multiple plausible weather scenarios, outperforming current leading systems. This advancement promises more accurate, timely, and valuable insights for critical decisions in energy, disaster management, and finance worldwide.

Washington floods: What are atmospheric rivers and how they are causing massive flooding

14/12/2025
Western Washington is grappling with devastating floods following relentless rain, amplified by powerful atmospheric rivers. These moisture-laden sky rivers, coupled with the region's mountainous terrain, unleashed extreme rainfall. Back-to-back storms saturated the ground, overwhelming rivers and leading to widespread inundation. Climate change is intensifying these events, increasing flood risks.

Botox on just one side: Doctor injects half of husband’s face to show 'shocking' before-and-after

12/12/2025
A Vancouver-based dermatologist, Dr Katie Beleznay, board-certified in both Canada and the US demonstrated how Botox works by injecting only one side of her husband Ben’s face. The controlled experiment showed, in real time, how neuromodulators soften lines, relax specific muscles and subtly change symmetry. Her video demystified a treatment often associated with extremes, offering a clear, practical look at its real effects.

What really happens inside an Air Fryer? A YouTuber put a GoPro inside to find out

11/12/2025
A YouTuber’s decision to slip a GoPro into an air fryer, briefly, at low heat, offered thousands a rare look inside a kitchen staple we rarely question. The short clip, showing the fan and coil in quiet action, surprised viewers who realised they’d never actually seen how the device works. A simple, safe demonstration answered a very everyday curiosity.

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