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Jan 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tweaking Metal-Polymer Combo to Cut Hydrogen Wear

Ever wondered why metal-polymer pairs in brakes get worn out by hydrogen? Scientists are now figuring out a way to fix this by looking at how these materials react with water and hydrogen. They've found that keeping the metal's electrode potential below water's in a neutral medium helps. Also, the r

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Can Lung Surgery Be Done Without Special Tools?

Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Long COVID's Brain Puzzle: A UK Perspective

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with Long COVID (LC) in the UK? A recent study set out to find some answers. It wasn't about lab results or medical jargon. It was about real people dealing with real issues. The big question was, "How much do cognitive symptoms impact those with Long CO

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Jan 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speed Bumps: How Automated Shuttle Disruptions Affect Performance

Imagine you're on an automated shuttle, zipping through the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. From July to December 2023, researchers were watching how well these shuttles handled their routes. They collected lots of data, like GPS information, disengagement records (when the shuttle hands

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Two Surprises: What Happened When We Looked at Skulls

Imagine exploring a bunch of skulls, just doing your everyday job. That's what this team was up to when they stumbled upon something unusual. Normally, the optic canal, which is like a tiny tunnel in your skull, carries important stuff like the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery. But this time, they

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Solving the Puzzle of Rare Chest Wall Tumors

Ever heard of a tumor that sounds like something from a mystery novel? A solitary plasmacytoma is just that. It's a unusual tumor where malignant plasma cells cluster in one spot, either in soft tissue or bone, without causing any wider trouble in the body. Doctors took a step back and reviewed old

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Raiders Eying Veteran Coach Pete Carroll for Top Job

The Raiders are gaining momentum towards hiring Pete Carroll as their next head coach. While Tom Brady, a minority owner, seemed to have his eyes on someone else, the team is now turning their attention to the experienced Carroll. Carroll has coached various teams, including the Jets, Patriots, and

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Post-COVID Syndrome: What Happens a Year Later?

Are you feeling tired and out of breath long after your COVID infection? You're not alone. Many people still face issues like fatigue, breathing problems, and brain fog over a year post-recovery. But what's really happening inside their bodies? And why do some improve while others don't? A large-sca

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Catching Adolescent Depression Early: A Dual-Stage Approach

Adolescent depression can have a big impact on daily life and future growth. Scientists believe that both childhood and teen years play a role in these symptoms. Machine learning, a fancy tool in data science, is being used more and more to understand teen depression. But here’s the thing: most stud

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Jeep and Ram's U. S. Future: Stellantis' New Plans Unveiled

During a visit to Washington, D. C. , just before President Donald Trump's inauguration, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann revealed the company's fresh plans for the U. S. These include creating 1, 500 new jobs and reopening a plant in Illinois to manufacture a new midsize pickup truck by 2027. Additi

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