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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Ousted President Fights Back

Impeached South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is standing strong. In a letter to his supporters, he promised to "fight until the end. " This comes after his declaration of martial law led to his impeachment. The opposition party thinks Yoon is trying to cause trouble and is upset about his letter

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

The Quiet Hero: Unmasking the Unseen Brain Health Defender

In the vast and complex realm of brain health lies a subtle warrior, Mathilda, also named Glucose transporter 1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS). Triggered by mutations in the SLC2A1 gene, Mathilda remains largely undetected since her discovery in 1991. She confuses even the brightest medical minds bec

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Jan 02 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Humans Love Myths? A Social Perspective

Ever wondered why people love and celebrate cultural myths? It's all about our social evolution. Humans have a unique ability to connect with others through shared stories and experiences. These collective narratives help us decide if a group is worth joining. By sharing myths, we can assess a coali

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

The Impact of Skin GVHD on Patients' Daily Lives

People who get a stem cell transplant often face a tricky condition called skin graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This can make life tough and even dangerous. But what really matters to patients, day to day, isn't clear. Doctors wonder which parts of life this disease hits the hardest. Patients wit

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Jan 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Money-Energy-Pollution Dance: How G7 Nations Juggle Inflation, Spending, and Greening

In the bustling world of the G7 nations, a complex dance is happening between inflation, government spending, energy use, and pollution. This study, spanning from 1975 to 2022, looked into how these factors influence each other using a model called PLSTRVAR. The results? Inflation and government spe

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Palestinian Healthcare Workers: Burnout in Conflict

In war-torn areas like Palestine, healthcare professionals often face intense mental strain. A study recently delved into this issue, focusing on the high levels of burnout healthcare workers there experience due to constant conflict. The researchers wanted to understand how these professionals cope

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Why Are Girls More Likely to Be Victims of Violence?

Imagine this: a school shooting happens, and the shooter is a teenage girl. It's a rare event, but it happened. We know men commit more violent crimes, but girls are more likely to be victims. Let's dig into why. In 2022, girls experienced over half of all violent crimes in the US. That's a 24% inc

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

UTAR & Maxis Team Up for 5G Innovations in Healthcare & Education

Are you ready to see the future of healthcare and education? Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Maxis have joined forces to make it happen. They're working together to create awesome 5G solutions that could change the game in these fields. Imagine doctors performing surgery from miles away or

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Canada's Tough Stance on Housing Speculation

In Canada, a unique approach is being taken to keep housing affordable. Ever noticed how the media talks a lot about Canada? That's because wealthy foreign investors, often from the U. S. , used to treat Canadian real estate like a game of Monopoly. Canada, however, has rules to stop that. We've al

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Password Length Matters More than Complexity

Ever wondered what makes a password strong? It’s not just about using fancy characters and numbers! Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated its password guidelines, and the key takeaway is surprising. They found that longer passwords are actually more secure than

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