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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

How Face-Space Properties Affect Our Face Recognition Skills

Ever wondered why some people are great at recognizing faces while others struggle? Scientists are exploring this mystery by looking at something called "face-space. " Imagine face-space as a map where each face has a spot. On this map, similar faces are close together, and very different faces are

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Russian Official Warns of Close Call in Nuclear War with NATO

A close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin recently claimed that a nuclear exchange with NATO nearly happened during President Joe Biden's term. This drama unfolded in the tense backdrop of the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. NATO and Russia hold about 90% of the world's nuclear weapons

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Russia's Ambitions: A Propagandist's Bold Plan

Imagine if a Russian official suggested that they need a land corridor through countries that are part of NATO. That's exactly what happened recently, when a close ally of President Putin made such a bold claim. Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's Internal Affairs Minister, shared a clip whe

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Brain differences in lonely folks with schizophrenia and depression

Ever felt lonely? You're not alone. Lots of people feel this way, and it's a big deal for health. But what does loneliness do to our brains, especially for people with schizophrenia or depression? Researchers are just starting to figure this out. Schizophrenia and depression make people feel really

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Silver Dressings: A New Hope for Lower Extremity Bypass Patients

Infections at surgical sites can be a real headache for patients who've had lower extremity bypass surgery. These infections can lead to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and even the loss of the graft. To tackle this issue, some medical fields have started using silver-infused dressings, and the

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Why Personalized Recovery Predictions Matter After a Stroke

When stroke survivors start their recovery journey, it's not just about the physical healing. It's also about setting realistic goals with the help of their loved ones. This is where prediction models come into play. These models can forecast how well a person might bounce back, but they need to be

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

America Drops the Paris Deal: What's the Truth?

Early in his presidency, Donald Trump signed a big order. This order ended America's part in the Paris climate deal. But hear us out for a second. This deal wasn't just about the planet. It was about money and power. China, for example, could keep polluting without any consequences. And guess who ha

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Jan 23 2025RELIGION

Religious Talk: How Quebec's Rules Affect Syrian Refugees

Imagine you're a Syrian refugee who's just arrived in Canada with your kids. How often you talk about religion with them might depend on where you settle. A recent study looked at Syrian refugees in Quebec and other provinces. The big difference? Quebec has strict rules about public religious expres

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Combining Compression and Exercise to Beat Chemo's Nerve Numbness

Ever wondered if squeezing and moving could help beat the nerve pain from breast cancer chemo? Researchers did, and they found out something interesting. They gathered people who had numbness in their hands and feet from chemo, and split them into two groups. One group tried combining squeezing (com

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Warning: Potential Economic Hits if Russia-Ukraine Conflict Persists

Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, cautioning Russia about possible sanctions and tariffs if the ongoing conflict with Ukraine doesn't stop soon. He suggests that ending the war through a deal is the ideal solution, but if that doesn't happen, economic penalties are

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