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Jan 20 2025SCIENCE

Two Probes, One Mission: Exploring the Moon with Private Companies

Imagine this: two space probes, one from the U. S. and one from Japan, are on their way to the Moon. This isn't your typical space mission; these probes are part of a growing trend where private companies are leading the way in lunar exploration. The journey began early one morning at Cape Canavera

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

Pasadena Restaurants Face Uncertain Future After Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which recently ravaged parts of Pasadena, has left many restaurant owners uncertain about their future. The blaze, which occurred just as many eateries were recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, has dealt them a heavy blow. Three owners expressed their concerns about staying in busi

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Jan 19 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Practice: How Number-Hand Links Last

Ever notice how your hands seem to know numbers? Like, you naturally tap your left hand for small numbers and right for big ones? Scientists call this the SNARC effect. A recent study dug deeper. They found that if you practice linking numbers to hands, it sticks. Even a week later, the effect staye

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Jan 19 2025BUSINESS

Corporate Good Deeds: How Effective Are They for Our Health?

You might have heard of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It's when companies do things that are supposed to benefit society. But how much do these efforts really help our health? A group of researchers checked out 97 articles to find the answer. They discovered that it's not so clear cut. Only

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Pancreatic Tumor Surgery: How Many Lymph Nodes Matter?

Imagine you're having surgery to remove a tumor from your pancreas. Doctors want to know how many nearby lymph nodes to take out. Why? Because it can affect your chances of recovery. In a recent study, doctors looked into the best way to remove lymph nodes during this type of surgery for a specific

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Health Tech Savvy: Comparing Short and Long eHealth Literacy Tests

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare into the digital age, but not everyone is equally tech-savvy. While tools like eHeals help measure eHealth literacy, newer tests are popping up. A recent study in Greece validated both the original eHeals and a revised version, eHeals-Extended, to see how they

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Jan 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Neonicotinoid Pesticides Affect Honeybee Sensors

Have you ever wondered why honeybees are disappearing? One big reason is neonicotinoids, a type of pesticide that can harm bees. Scientists are figuring out how these pesticides stick to honeybee sensors. They found out that certain kinds of neonicotinoids, called cis-oxygen bridge ones, connect str

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Thinking Troubles: How Diabetes Affects the Brain

Ever thought about how diabetes can mess with your brain? It's true, and it's a big deal. Diabetes can cause something called cognitive impairment, which basically means your brain doesn't work as well as it should. This can make everyday life tough. So, what's going on? Well, scientists think it h

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

The Dark Side of Info Spread: How Hate Messaging Hurts Us All

Ever thought about how social media and traditional news can spread nasty, harmful messages? This isn't just an online problem; even in places without easy internet access, these messages can cause real hurt. We all know hate speech is bad, right? But what's confusing is how it affects those who are

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

New Health Powers in Kenya: What's Really Changing?

Think about this: healthcare workers in Kenya are now calling more shots. In October 2023, a new law gave local health centers more control. But does this actually help patients? Or is it just creating a stir? This study is digging deep to find out. It's looking at how different people feel about th

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