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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Beauty Standards: A Look at Virtual Facial Preferences

AI has been trying to figure out what makes a face attractive. Researchers used five different AI models to create images of what they think are "ideal" and "attractive" faces. They then measured these virtual faces to see if they match up with old-school beauty standards. Most of the faces generat

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Fortnite Players: Claim Your Cash Now!

Fortnite players, listen up! You might be able to get some money back from unwanted purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out over $126 million in refunds. They are also reopening the claim process for those who missed the first round. Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, had

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Jun 26 2025SPORTS

Alex Albon Swaps Race Track for Golf Course in Viral LPGA Moment

Alex Albon, the Formula 1 racer, made headlines recently, but not for his speed on the track. Instead, he was spotted on the golf course, supporting his girlfriend, Lily Muni He, during the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Muni He, a professional golfer, didn’t have the best tournament, but her I

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Timing Can Boost Brain Power

Exercise is great for the body and mind, but how much and when you do it matters. The usual way to think about exercise is by looking at how often, how hard, how long, and what kind of activity you do. This is called the FITT principle. But there's more to it. Density is a new factor to consider. I

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

South Korea's Battle with Suicide: What's Being Done?

South Korea has been grappling with high suicide rates for years. To tackle this, researchers have been studying ways to prevent suicides. They've looked at past trends and are now figuring out what needs to be done next. The focus has been on understanding why suicides happen and how to stop them.

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer and the Reconstruction Dilemma in Sub-Saharan Africa

In Sub-Saharan Africa, many women delay getting a mastectomy. This delay leads to late diagnosis and treatment. As a result, the disease is often more advanced by the time it's detected. This situation contributes to higher mortality rates in the region. Mastectomy alone can greatly affect a woman's

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Jun 26 2025EDUCATION

Teens, YouTube, and Parents: A Balancing Act

YouTube is a big deal for teens. It's where they go to laugh, learn, and sometimes, escape. But it's not all fun and games. Teens use YouTube for different reasons. Some watch to feel better, others to forget their worries. But it's not always easy to understand why they do what they do. Teens feel

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Potential of Tiny Protein Heroes: A New Approach to Testing

In the world of science, tiny protein pieces called bioactive peptides (BPs) are making a big impact. They are used in many areas like food, medicine, and beauty products. But even though we know a lot about them, testing their effectiveness is still a challenge. These tiny heroes are made through

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Nurses See Their Workplace in Public Hospitals

In Hong Kong, nurses' views on their work settings in public hospitals were recently studied. Over a year, nurses from 71 different wards in four hospitals shared their thoughts. They filled out surveys every three months, and the number of participants varied from 604 to 865 each time. The surveys

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Copper Team Tackles Big CO2 Challenge

Copper nanoclusters are like tiny teams of atoms that can do big things, like helping to turn CO2 into useful stuff. But these teams often fall apart because copper atoms are too reactive. Most of the time, scientists use copper(I) atoms to build these clusters, but they're not as good at their job

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