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Dec 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Predicting Heat Stress: Using THI to Protect Dairy Cows in Mexico's Desert

Ever wondered how the weather affects the health of dairy cows? Scientists in Mexico's northern desert are using a tool called the temperature-humidity index (THI) to figure that out. The THI helps us understand how hot and humid conditions stress out cows. Researchers looked at four years of daily

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Dec 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet the P-8 Poseidon: A Game-Changer in Maritime Patrol

The P-8 Poseidon is no ordinary plane. It's a beast of the skies, designed to keep an eye on the seas. Boeing built this jet for the US Navy to tackle submarines and ships with cutting-edge tech. It's got radar and sensors that can spot enemies from far away. The Poseidon can even drop special buoys

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Measuring Value in Ear, Nose, and Throat Care: A Fresh Look

Accurately tracking the costs of medical processes is crucial for enhancing value and efficiency. Let's talk about a method called Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) and how it can be applied to otolaryngology. This study aimed to explore TDABC in ear, nose, and throat care and identify pote

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Why Some People Left the ER Without Being Seen During COVID-19

In August 2021, Austin Hospital's emergency department (ED) saw 7, 641 patients, but surprisingly, 452 of them left before getting care. That's about 6% of all patients. These people are called "DNW" patients, short for "did not wait. " Let's dive into why they left and who they were. First, who we

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Dec 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin Welcome Martin Short to SNL's Star-Studded Club

The season finale of "Saturday Night Live" opened with Tom Hanks, who quickly tried to impress the excited audience in Studio 8H. Wearing a leather jacket signifying his membership in the prestigious Five-Timers Club, he welcomed the newest member, Martin Short. The club, started by Hanks in 1990 as

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Dec 22 2024SCIENCE

Understanding Time-Dependent Factors in Long-Term Studies

In long-term studies where researchers are examining events that happen over time, it's common to find that important factors, or covariates, change over time. The old-school Cox regression model can deal with these changing factors but assumes that their impact on the likelihood of an event is just

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Healthcare Wait Times: A Reality Check

Ever thought about how other countries handle healthcare? Let's take a peek at Canada and the UK. At first glance, their systems seem pretty good. But look closer, and you'll see some big issues. In Canada, it's against the law to have private insurance for necessary medical services. The governmen

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Ramadan Fasting During Pregnancy: Long-term Health Effects on Kids

Fasting and restricting eating times, like during Ramadan, is known to have health benefits. However, the effects of this practice during pregnancy are still a mystery, especially when it comes to the long-term health of kids after they're born. A recent look at various studies tried to piece togeth

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Dec 19 2024LIFESTYLE

Christmas 2025: Record Millions Hit the Road

This holiday season, AAA forecasts a whopping 119. 3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home. That's more than ever before! This isn't just a slight increase; it's millions more than last year and even more than the 2019 record. Why the big surge? It could be because Christmas Day fall

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Explore 'Exodus': A New Sci-Fi RPG with a Twist

Ever thought about what happens after humans leave Earth for the stars? That's where 'Exodus' comes in. A fresh sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, this game lets you step into a future where humanity has spread across distant star systems. You'll play as a member of the Travelers, a group of s

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