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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Madagascar's Malaria Tests: How Well Do They Work?

Malaria in Madagascar is a big deal. The World Health Organization says to use special tests to spot malaria infections before treating them. In 2023, scientists checked out two quick tests, Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pan and Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pv, in two places with different types of malaria: Ifan

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

The True Price of CO2: What Experts Say

Estimating how much a ton of CO2 costs society, called the social cost of carbon (SCC), is tough. It needs to consider the whole climate and economic system, and how changes spread in time and space. Scientists have looked at the models used to calculate SCC but in bits and pieces. No one has put it

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Should You Buy a PS5 Pro Now or Risk a Tariff Price Hike?

So, you're eyeing that shiny new PS5 Pro? But wait, President-elect Trump has plans for tariffs that could bump up the price. Should you grab one now, or is it smarter to hold off? Let's dive in. Trump’s tariffs could add an extra 20% to 60% to the cost of imported goods, making that shiny PS5 Pro

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Dec 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

Mayotte's Storm: Helping Hands in Desperate Times

Tropical Cyclone Chido brought devastation to Mayotte, an island territory off Africa’s eastern coast. The deadly storm, which struck over the weekend, has left at least 22 people dead and many more feared lost. Mayotte's authorities have declared a curfew as they rush to provide essentials like foo

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Low Self-Worth Makes People Less Helpful

Imagine a world where how clear you are about yourself affects how nice you are to others. That's what researchers found out. They looked into how well people understand themselves, what they call "self-concept clarity" (SCC). When this is low, people start to feel like there's not enough to go arou

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

The Tariff Threat: What Trump's Plans Could Mean for the US Economy

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow

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Dec 17 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Plastic Surgery: From Secrets to Selfies

You might have noticed that a lot of celebrities are open about their plastic surgeries these days. But it wasn’t always like this. Once upon a time, even famous stars kept their procedures under wraps. Ever heard of Marilyn Monroe or Jennifer Lawrence? They were part of that secret-keeping crowd. B

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Eating Carbs Last: A New Trick for Better Blood Sugar Control

Imagine you're a diabetic, trying to keep your blood sugar levels in check. Would you believe that simply changing the order of your food intake could make a significant difference? Well, new research suggests that finishing your meal with carbohydrates might be the game-changer you've been looking

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Playful Insults: Who's Really Offended?

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to be having a bit of fun at Canada's expense. He kept calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the "governor" of Canada. This wasn't just a slip of the tongue. He did it even when talking about Canada's Finance Minister, Christie Freeland, who had recently left her

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Dec 17 2024LIFESTYLE

Which Car Mimics Porsche's Luxury for Less?

The question of "Which car is the poor man's Porsche? " might bring up as many opinions as asking who the greatest baseball player of all time is. Online, some automotive fans think it's Porsche's own 914. In fact, a website focused on the 914 has a whole discussion about whether it or even the Karm

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