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Sleep deprivation lowers productivity, increases absenteeism, and worsens presenteeism (where employees show up but perform well below their capacity).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This legal action escalates the ongoing conflict between OpenAI and Musk, who was a founding investor in the company.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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But if the tariff war escalates, China will take its business elsewhere and leave West Virginia holding the bag.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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His efforts to raise awareness gain momentum with the support of Israeli journalist Abraham, who amplifies his narrative.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
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Leaders often avoid these conversations to preserve harmony, but silence amplifies dysfunction.—
Michael D. Watkins,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2025
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Swells (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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