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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

What If We Could Read Lung Scans Like a Book?

First off, imagine trying to read a doctor's scan of a lung without any clues. Pretty tough, right? That's where new technology comes in. Usually, computers miss bits of lung infections because they vary so much in shape and size. To make a difference, scientists have tried pairing up text reports

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Small Hands & Big Screens: What Can Toddlers Learn?

Screen are more popular than ever among toddlers. Across Latin America, tiny screens are replacing toys, and experts are starting to take notice. In a research that spanned 19 different countries, the digital diaper data delved into language skills of kids under 5 from various social and economic

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

Does Investing in Mental Health Pay Off for Companies?

Big companies are spending a lot on programs to boost their employees' mental well-being. But does this really save them money? This might be a bit of a confusing idea. The idea is to help employees. But do the companies actually benefit from investing in their employees' mental health? T

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Type of Bug Battled by Power Jets

Imagine blasting waterborne pathogens out with supercharged particles. That's what atmospheric pressure plasma jets do. These jets produce various reactive species that target bacteria. But there is a catch, it can cause serious problem. Different bacteria may get killed by different reacti

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

The Aid Delay: How It's A Setback for Balochistan

In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Breathe Easy: What Happened To Pollution Levels in Five Indian Cities During Lockdowns?

Lockdowns forced a drastic change in the way cities breathed. This allowed a rare window to observe how air quality performs when humans stay indoors for long durations. Five big cities in India were tracked: Delhi on the north, Kolkata on the East, Bengaluru on the south, with Hyderabad and Visak

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Parasites: A Hidden Problem in South Sudan

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but in South Sudan, it could also be a hidden danger zone for an unusual threat. Onchocerciasis is a disease that can be a big problem in some parts of Africa. South Sudan is one of the worst affected countries. Imagine a tiny parasite called O

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Feb 05 2025CELEBRITIES

How the Grammy’s Ratings Tell More Than Just Numbers

The ratings for the 67th Grammy ceremony showed a moderate decrease this year, It's not going up or going down strangely. Viewership stat mean it didn't bring in nearly as many viewers as last year's show did. The telecast, aired on Sunday 2nd Feb 2025 by CBS. Was watch by less than twenty milli

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Engineering MoSe2 Flakes to Boost Li-S Battery Power

Imagine you have a fancy rechargeable battery but it keeps losing power too quickly. You might then figure out that Li-S batteries have an annoying problem: When lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) are created, they can cause a so-called "shuttle effect. " This effect makes the battery lose energy faster,

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Can We Choose And Leave Our Partners? How Does It Affect Cooperation?

Imagine you're playing a game with a friend. You can choose to play nice or be a bit selfish. What if you could pick your friend and leave them if their behavior isn't up to your standards? This changes the game! In traditional models, players are stuck with their partners, whether they're reliable

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