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- Scientists Develop Artificial Neurons
- New Suicide Hotline Number
- Facebook in Trouble Again
Scientists Develop Artificial Neurons
Scientists Develop Artificial Neurons
On December 3, scientists reached a breakthrough in the human brain after they created artificial nerve cells. The tiny creations may later be used to create diseases that deteriorate parts of the brain, like Alzhemiers. (BBC)
Photo Source: Florian Voggeneder/g.tec medical engineering GmbH via AP Images
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New Suicide Hotline Number
New Suicide Hotline Number
On December 12, the FCC approved a new suicide hotline number. The number will now be 988 instead of the previous twelve digit number. It is expected that the shorter number will help more people in need. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File
Facebook in Trouble Again
Facebook in Trouble Again
On December 20, Facebook got in trouble yet again after using its two step authentication for other uses. Users were able to have codes sent to their phone to avoid hackers; however, Facebook admitted to using those phone numbers to recommend friends and target advertising. (BBC)
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September 2019 Current Events: Science and Technology News
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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Current Events This Week: January 2023
African Americans by the Numbers
Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Current Events This Week: January 2023
African Americans by the Numbers
Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
