Some people observing the night sky in Philadelphia on Tuesday spotted an unusual display of light glowing in the shape of a boomerang. The same pattern was observed in the …
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N.J. to offer digital driver’s licenses and ID cards, following national trend
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsNew Jersey residents will soon be able to access a digital driver's license or state ID. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed a bill into law Wednesday calling for the New …
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Penn Museum to license online tool developed by Barnes Foundation that provides up-close look at artifacts
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsThe Penn Museum will soon launch an online tool that lets users get up-close and personal with some of its artifacts. The University City institution partnered with the Barnes Foundation …
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AI in health care could save lives and money − but change won’t happen overnight
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsImagine walking into your doctor's office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together …
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AI has become ubiquitous in online search results, and Americans are using it to answer their health questions
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsAmericans are becoming more comfortable with artificial intelligence being used to diagnose their health conditions and to answer questions about their symptoms, new research shows. Nearly 8 of 10 U.S. …
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Parents who want to reduce their kids’ screen time should start by reducing theirs, study finds
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsParents trying to help their kids cut down on screen time may want to take a hard look at their own habits. Adolescents who see their parents use screens frequently …
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Coconut used in first 3D MRI image in the 1970s now lives in Old City
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsThe test subject that produced the first 3D magnetic resonance image was quiet and a bit hairy. Tough on the outside, the patient was a big softie at heart. It …
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Three Mile Island to be restarted earlier than expected for Microsoft data centers
by myphillyconnection 57 viewsA nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island could be brought back online in 2027 — about a year ahead of schedule — to power Microsoft data centers. Constellation Energy, the …
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Artificial intelligence in health care needs more regulation, WHO says
by myphillyconnection 138 viewsIn an effort to curb the improper use of artificial intelligence in health care, the World Health Organization released new guidelines Thursday for ethically using the technology. Generative AI, or …
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Cyberattack on Hershey Company left hackers with access to personal data
by myphillyconnection 181 viewsA cyberattack that targeted The Hershey Company may have compromised the personal data of 2,214 people, the company has revealed. The data breach occurred in early September as the result …