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Mar 03 2025SPORTS

Cricket Showdown: India vs New Zealand in Dubai

The cricket world is buzzing with excitement as India and New Zealand prepare to face off in a crucial match on March 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. This isn't just any game; it's a battle for the top spot in Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will significantly influence the sem

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Balancing the Odds: Teaching AI to Pick the Right Patients for Knee Surgery

Imagine trying to teach a computer to pick the right patients for knee surgery. Sounds tricky, right? Well, that's exactly what a group of researchers did. They wanted to see if they could make a big language model, which is like a super-smart computer program, better at choosing patients for total

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Feb 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why New Zealand? A Director's New Home

A famous director is making a big change. He's moving to New Zealand. This isn't just about the beautiful landscapes. He's got a different reason. He's not happy with the politics in his home country. He doesn't want to see the same bad news over and over again. He likes how New Zealand treats every

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

How Age Affects Your Ankle's Sense of Position

The ability to sense your ankle's position is crucial for balance and movement. This skill, known as ankle joint position sense (JPS), changes as we age. Researchers wanted to understand how this sense changes throughout life. They tested 158 people, from kids to seniors, using two different tasks.

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Feb 28 2025SPORTS

Volleyball Players: The Hidden Challenges

Volleyball is a sport that demands a lot from its players. It's not just about spiking the ball over the net. Players need to be quick on their feet, strong, and have excellent balance. But what happens when these skills are lacking? Injuries can become a big problem. This is especially true for mal

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Swallowing Difficulties in New Zealand: A Look into the Past and a Glimpse into the Future

Dysphagia is a condition that makes swallowing difficult. It's a common issue that can affect people of all ages. In New Zealand, this condition has been a topic of interest for quite some time. Let's dive into the numbers and see what we can learn. First, let's talk about the present. Right now,

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

How Cleft Lip and Palate Affect Kids' Speech and Life in Malaysia

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a common birth defect that can significantly impact a child's ability to speak clearly. In Malaysia, many school-aged children face this challenge, and it's not just about how they sound. Their overall quality of life can be affected too. These kids often struggle with

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Muscle Talk: How Electric Shocks Affect Legs

Imagine giving one leg of a mouse a tiny electric shock. What happens to the other leg? Scientists wanted to find out. They used electric stimulation to see how it affects muscles. This is not a new idea. It is used in sports and rehabilitation. But what about the other leg? Does it also chan

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Metabolic Syndrome: The Power of Balance

Metabolic syndrome is a serious condition that affects many people. It is a group of conditions that together increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Mosquito Nets in Uganda: The Battle Against Malaria

In the heart of Africa, Uganda faced a significant challenge in its fight against malaria. The effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) was under threat due to the growing resistance of mosquitoes to pyrethroids, a common insecticide. To tackle this issue, a large-scale experiment was

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