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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

CrossFit Injuries: What’s Really Going On?

CrossFit has become a big deal worldwide. People love it because it can be done anywhere, it's scalable, and it brings people together. But with all these benefits, there's a downside. Injuries are happening, and that's why we need to figure out why, and who is most at risk. Let's start by looking

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Atoms in a Chamber

Think about this place, where scientists have invented something cool: a super high tech chamber. But this one has two special grids that let scientists study what happens when a giant atom splits in two, called a nuclear fission fragmentation. This innovation offers a huge opportu

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drought Watch: The New Kid on the Block, TMSDI

One of the key facts regarding how we experience the natural world is that droughts are notably disruptive and impact many things from the environment to how we live our daily social lives. First things first, droughts are very complex. This is especially true when we attempt to monitor them and an

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

Unraveling False Confessions

False confessions can happen when innocent people are tricked into confessing to crimes. It's a big deal and can happen anywhere. This is not a rare occurrence. To start, let's think about why this might happen. Picture this: A person is taken into a small, uncomfortable room. They are questioned f

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Abalones in China: A Tale of Nutrients and Heavy Metals

Abalones, or Haliotis discus hannai, are a popular seafood delicacy, but their nutritional value can vary greatly. Different regions in China have different effects on the abalone. The Bohai Sea, East China Sea, and South China Sea are three areas where abalones are found. Environmental facto

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

What Shapes Our Views on Surrogacy?

Surrogacy has evolved. It's no longer just for heterosexual couples. Now, it's an option for same-sex male couples. It's also an option for transgender women. But what does the general public think about this? Is surrogacy widely accepted? Not so fast. The general public's attitude toward surrogacy

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

How the Weather and Smog Work Together

Getting sick from the flu can be miserable, but have you ever thought about how dirty air and weather conditions can make things worse? Many parts of China have been struggling with pollution, which raises lots of questions about how this along with the weather, affects our health, particularly our

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hidden Threats: How Healthcare Workers Faced COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe was a top concern. A big study called to discover just how many HCWs got sick with SARS-CoV-2 and what put them at risk. The search looked at almost 500 reports and narrowed it down to 63 studies that were deemed reliable and relev

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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Seasons Influence Lead Levels in Kids

In a world where urban development is rapid, children's health is a hot topic. Lead is a dangerous metal that can harm kids, especially through exposure to the environment. Children absorb lead from their surroundings, which can cause lead to enter their bloodstream. Studies have shown that changes

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Feb 09 2025EDUCATION

How Do Student Backgrounds and Feelings Impact Confidence After Big Changes in Egyptian Medical Schools?

Imagine this: You're a medical student in Egypt. Recently, there were major changes to how your school teaches you medicine - classes, how you are graded, and your schedule. GPS helps the driver find the destination faster and safer. Think about it, do you feel confident about studying medi

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