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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Let's Sync Our Care!

Imagine waking up in an intensive care unit, heart problems in tow. You're in for a rough ride, right? Well, a study wanted to see if syncing nurse care with our body's natural clock could make a difference. A bunch of patients in the coronary intensive care unit were given care that worked wit

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Feb 08 2025BUSINESS

Does Good Behavior Mean Less Waste?

Big companies in China are being watched. A new system called the social credit system is keeping an eye on their behavior. The system started in 2014 and is now in many places like Shanghai and Shenzhen. This system is more than just a grade for companies. It's a way to make sure they use their mon

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Does getting pregnant via ART really boost the cancer risk?

What is the deal with assisted reproductive technology? ART, or assisted reproductive technology, is a big help to building families. But how much of a threat is it, really? The idea is to give those who can't have children on their own a chance. These people are called subfertile. First, le

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Covid Vaccine Symptoms : What's the Deal?

Near the end of 2020 a wild idea sprung up to gather lots of volunteers to figure out certain long term problems that the new Covid vaccine could be causing. Soon the BiCoVac was ready to go. This was a big venture that took place across the whole of Denmark. This wasn't about how well

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Smoke Signals: Wildfires and Health Alerts

In a surprise move, a federal health journal restarted after a two-week break. It published two reports on wildfires. This journal is a big deal in the public health world. It is published every week and it gives updates on diseases and other health issues. One report looked at the Maui wildfire

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Bennu's Impact: A Look Into Earth's Future Climate

Asteroids are a constant presence in our solar system, but one in particular has scientists on edge. Bennu, a 500-metre-wide space rock, has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182, but what if it does? Scientists in South Korea have used powerful computers to simulate this scenario. Let's bre

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Feb 07 2025LIFESTYLE

Mastering the Art of Soft Boiled Eggs: A Science-Fueled Approach

Cooking a soft-boiled egg might seem simple, but getting the textures right can be tricky. The yolk needs to be smooth and creamy, while the white should be firm but not rubbery. This isn't always easy because the yolk and the white cook at different temperatures. Cooking an egg for too long re

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Feb 06 2025SPORTS

Mouthy MMA Fighter Declares Immunity to Infections

There is so much to look forward to at the upcoming UFC 312 fight. The event will be happening this Saturday. Fans around the world have been hyped about the rematch between tough Sean Strickland and the unbeaten, Dricus Du Plessis. Sean Strickland faces Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis at

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Light Touch: Secret Weapon for Better Balance?

Imagine being able to stand steady as a tree with just a gentle touch. This simple action is called light touch. But just how good is this light touch at helping you stand still. Scientists did not stop with this. A group of volunteers were asked to stand on a force plate in d

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Bird Flu Jumps to Cows: What You Need to Know

Cows in Nevada are facing a new type of influenza. This is not like the one which has been around for a while. The virus, named H5N1, has jumped from birds to cows. This is not the first time this has happened. It is the second time in the past year. This shows that cows might be at risk from this

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