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The Enigmatic Beauty of Yellowing Pages: Unraveling the Mystery

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Imagine yourself in a cozy corner, surrounded by shelves stacked with books. As you reach for an old favorite, you can’t help but notice the yellowing pages. What causes this phenomenon? Why do book pages turn yellow over time? In this blog post, we will embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind these yellowed leaves, exploring the scientific reasons, historical anecdotes, and the sentimental value they hold. The Science Behind Yellowing Pages 1. The Aging Process Books are often made from paper, which is primarily composed of cellulose fibers derived from wood pulp. Over time, these cellulose fibers undergo a chemical process known as oxidation. This natural process occurs when the paper is exposed to air and light, causing the fibers to break down and become more fragile. As a result, the pages gradually turn yellow. 2. Acidic Degradation Another key factor contributing to the yellowing of book pages is the presence of acids in the paper. Acidic compounds, such as lignin, are

How AI Giants Purloin the Choice of Creators

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Would you like to feed your personal data, experiences, and knowledge to AI Giants for free so that they grow up one day to take the job you do for a living? No, right! Also, I prefer to avoid it. Even no one does. But this has started happening. We all know that our data has been used for decades to show relevant and personalized ads to generate revenue for the top tech companies. Now, this scenario is going to change. From now on, these Tech Giants will not only use your data to show you relevant ads but also train their new AI LLMs. The tragedy of creators does not only stop there! After the Google Spam Update and March Core Update in 2024, this situation worsens for all web content creators. In this article, I have discussed how these AI Giants purloin the choice of creators like us and how we can eliminate it. Impact of Google’s March Core and Spam Updates on Content Visibility Since November 30, 2022, the launching day of ChatGPT, the digital landscape has changed a lot. Creator

AI Giants' Decisions with Creators' Content: Behind the Algorithm

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AI model training has indeed upended the content creation landscape. It’s an entirely different scenario now, with AI algorithms dictating the content produced, circulated and consumed. And I’ll be honest, it’s not just altering the playing field; it’s significantly impacting the lives of content creators like you and me. These algorithms influence our means of earning a living, positively or negatively. Top AI Giants’ decisions to train their AI models with creators’ content will significantly impact the content creators’ rights. The surge of the creator economy in our digital age is striking. It’s incredible how people can turn their online content into real income, thanks to the platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc. But there’s a catch: AI, driven by industry giants like Google and OpenAI, has reshaped the landscape yet again. Now, we face a whole new set of challenges in content creation and sharing. Making cool videos or catchy posts isn’t enough anymore. We’re grappli

Backgrounds of four crew members in the Gaganyaan mission

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Every year, we Indian celebrates National Science Day on this day 28th Feb. But, this year, it is little special because of the Gaganyaan mission. This day encourages us to invest our time and energy more on science and research. When, we receive such kind of exciting updates like Gaganyaan, we feel extremely motivated to pursue higher studies or make our children inspires with this. The Gaganyaan mission represents a crucial step forward in India’s exploration of space. It highlights the nation’s advancing prowess in space technology and its determination to expand the horizons of human accomplishment. We will explore the backgrounds of the four chosen crew members in the Gaganyaan mission, a momentous journey and reveal tales of commitment, resilience and outstanding achievement. The Gaganyaan Crew Members Group Captain Prasanth Nair First on the list is Group Captain Prasanth Nair, a distinguished fighter pilot hailing from Nenmara, Kerala. Born in 1976, he started on his journey to

Does Kratom Cause Cognitive Decline?

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Kratom, a tree from Southeast Asia, has two faces, like the god Janus in Roman tales. One face is kind, used for centuries as medicine by folks there. They chewed the leaves to ease pain, tiredness and even cough. It gave them a boost like coffee but without the jitters. The other face is scary, like a mythical demon. Kratom acts a bit like strong pain meds, and some folks misuse it, taking too much or using it for the wrong reasons. This can lead to addiction, sickness and even death. Now, one of the popular questions is does Kratom cause cognitive decline? Let us discuss it. Little History About Kratom: Kratom, i.e., Mitragyna speciosa , is an herbal leaf that belongs to the Rubiaceae family . Kratom is mainly found in the Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia. People consume it by chewing, smoking or with tea. Many of them use it for curing chronic pain, treating opioid withdrawal symptoms and other pain reliefs . After taking this, the noticeable effects us