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May 27 2025SCIENCE

Predicting Rain Triggered Landslides

Rainfall often sets off landslides. As climate change heats up the planet, the risk of these events is climbing. To lessen the impact, it is vital to foresee when and where landslides might strike. A new approach uses a mathematical model to predict these events, both in the near future and over man

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May 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Dangers of Bright Leather Goods

Chromium is a harmful metal that comes in two forms: chromite and chromate. Chromate is particularly nasty because it's used in making leather products. As the love for leather goods grows, so does the worry about the health risks from skin contact with chromium in these products. A recent study du

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May 26 2025FINANCE

Apple's Stock Struggles: What's Next?

Apple's stock has been on a rough patch. It's been dropping for eight days straight. This downturn started after a certain political figure made some strong statements. He suggested that if Apple doesn't make iPhones in the U. S. , the company could face big tariffs. This news hit the stock hard, ca

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May 26 2025SPORTS

Knicks Fight Back: A Game of Missed Chances

The Indiana Pacers found themselves in a tough spot during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. They were up by 18 points in the second quarter, and it seemed like they had the game in the bag. The Pacers had won the first two games of the series and were leading by as much as 20 points. Histori

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

Tanzania's Hidden Food Heroes: The Power of Local Fruits

The Miombo woodlands in Tanzania are home to a variety of fruits that could play a big role in fighting hunger. These fruits are not just tasty; they are packed with essential nutrients. However, not much is known about their nutritional value. A recent study shed light on this by examining the nutr

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Japanese Patients Show Promise with Asciminib

Asciminib is a drug that has been making waves in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The ASC4FIRST study is a phase III trial that compared asciminib with other tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) chosen by doctors. The results were impressive, showing that asciminib was more effective

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May 26 2025BUSINESS

How Do People Decide to Buy Museum Digital Goods?

Museums have been turning ancient artifacts into digital products. This has sparked a lot of interest in what makes people want to buy these items. The Value-Based Adoption Model was used to figure out what drives these purchasing decisions. This model looks at how people see the benefits and drawba

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

Miscanthus' Secret Weapons Against Salt and Drought

Miscanthus lutarioriparius is a plant that grows back every year. It is known for producing a lot of biomass. This makes it useful for making biofuels and other eco-friendly products. Scientists have been studying this plant to understand how it handles tough conditions like too much salt or not eno

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Acid Attacks: A Growing Menace in India

Acid attacks are a brutal form of violence. This involves throwing acid or harmful chemicals on someone's body to cause severe injuries or permanent scarring. It's a crime that's deeply rooted in societal issues like male dominance, gender prejudice, and disregard for the law. Over time, these attac

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Side Effects: A New Way to Spot Them

Vaccines play a big role in stopping infectious diseases. But they can also cause unwanted side effects. These are called adverse events. Usually, spotting these side effects involves a lot of manual work. This is slow and limited in what it can find. There is a new way to look at these side effect

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