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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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UK scientists are developing at-home ECG devices that simplify heart monitoring by using AI and color-coding for easy interpretation. This innovation aims to detect early signs of cardiac issues, potentially saving thousands of lives by enabling timely intervention.
Arctic sea ice melting has significantly slowed over the past 20 years due to natural climate variations, despite rising carbon emissions. Scientists warn this is temporary, expecting a resurgence in melting at double the long-term rate soon. Climate change urgency remains unchanged.
Microsoft Excel is testing a new AI function called 'COPILOT' to automate spreadsheet tasks like generating summaries, tags, and tables. Using OpenAI's GPT-4.1-mini model, this feature intends to streamline processes but isn't recommended for critical calculations.
Apple's Xcode 26 beta shows plans to integrate Anthropic's Claude and Opus language models into the IDE, potentially offering alternatives to OpenAI's ChatGPT. This move signals Apple's broader strategy to support diverse AI models within its ecosystem.
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