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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Mapping the Tiny World of Metabolomics: A Data Adventure

Metabolomics is a fascinating field. It's all about studying tiny molecules in living things. To make sense of it all, researchers analyzed over 80, 000 studies. They used advanced computer programs to turn this massive amount of data into something understandable. First, they converted study summa

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sorting Plastics Smarter: A New Way to Recycle

Plastic waste is a big problem. Sorting it correctly is super important for recycling to work well. Right now, most systems use fancy cameras or big computers that aren't very flexible. This makes recycling expensive and not very good at handling different types of plastic. A new study looked at a

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

A New Chapter for 23andMe: What's Next for Your Genetic Data?

A big change is happening for 23andMe. A court just gave the green light for the company to be sold to a nonprofit group. This group is led by Anne Wojcicki, who used to be the CEO. The sale is worth $305 million. This is not the first time 23andMe has been up for sale. Earlier, there was a $256 mil

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Decisions in Crisis: Why Good Data Matters

In times of crisis, making the right call is tough. Why? Because the information available is often shaky, outdated, or just plain conflicting. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal. It affects how help is given, where resources go, and how well aid works. Think about it. In places like

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Jul 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Garmin and Google Team Up: What's In and What's Out for Health Data Sharing

Garmin smartwatches are known for their top-notch fitness tracking. But until recently, they couldn't share data with Google's Health Connect. That's changing, but not everything will be shared. Google announced in May 2025 that Garmin would soon support Health Connect. They promised it would be re

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Fitness Summaries: Are They Really Helpful?

Fitness apps are now packed with AI summaries. These summaries are supposed to make sense of all the data collected from wearables. But do they really help? Take Strava's Athlete Intelligence, for example. It takes workout data and tries to explain it in simple terms. Whoop has Whoop Coach, which g

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Jun 29 2025WEATHER

Storm Trackers Lose a Key Eye in the Sky

Hurricane season is back, but weather experts are facing a big challenge. They are losing a crucial tool that helps them track and predict these powerful storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to stop using data from a special satellite system called the Speci

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Jun 28 2025WEATHER

Military Weather Data Shutoff: What's the Real Story?

The U. S. military has decided to stop sharing weather satellite data with scientists and forecasters. This data has been crucial for tracking hurricanes and monitoring sea ice. The decision comes as hurricane season heats up and sea ice hits record lows. For decades, the Navy has been collecting w

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Tech is Changing the Way We Talk About Health

Clear communication is super important in health care. When things get mixed up, it can lead to bad health results, unhappy patients, and even complaints about health professionals. So, how can we make sure everyone is on the same page? One way is by using recordings from real doctor-patient chats.

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Trust in Health Data: A Swiss Journey from 1992 to 2023

People's confidence in sharing health data is crucial. In Switzerland, this trust has been shaped by events over the past 31 years. To understand this, a study looked at key moments and policies from 1992 to 2023. The study found that public trust is influenced by past experiences. It identified im

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