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Jun 13 2025SCIENCE

Sleep and Smart Choices: How Missing Out on Zzzs Affects Your Brain

Sleep is crucial for making good choices. Yet, many studies focus on broad behaviors and miss the details of how sleep loss messes with our brains. This piece looks at how missing out on sleep affects different parts of decision-making. It also points out some big problems with how these studies a

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Jun 12 2025POLITICS

Italy's Surrogacy Ban: A Global Perspective

Italy has taken a hard stance on surrogacy. Law No. 169, which came into effect on November 4, 2024, makes it illegal for Italian citizens to engage in surrogacy, even if it happens in another country. This law is based on the belief that surrogacy can be harmful to the surrogate mother and the chil

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

How Brain Injuries from Sports Can Affect Teenagers

The National Institutes of Health has a set of tests. These tests are designed to measure how well the brain is working. Scientists wanted to see if these tests could help figure out how well teenagers were recovering from concussions. These concussions happened during sports. They had a guess.

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Food Choices and Heart Health: What You Need to Know

The food we consume plays a significant role in preventing cardiovascular disease. However, healthcare providers may not always be up-to-date with the latest research on how diet affects heart health. This review looks at existing studies to understand how different eating habits and specific foods

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Jun 12 2025SCIENCE

How the Brain Recognizes Faces in a Flash

The brain is incredibly good at recognizing familiar faces, even when they change dramatically. This happens in a split second. It can quickly figure out a person's age, gender, and who they are, even if the face is tilted, in different lighting, or has a different expression. But how does the brain

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

The Hague Kids Speak Out: Tooth Trouble In Their Neighborhood

The Hague is a bustling city. However, some parts of it are not as shiny as others. One such area has a significant immigrant population and faces economic struggles. In this neighborhood, kids aged 9 to 13 were asked about their views on oral health. This was part of a project to understand and imp

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Jun 12 2025SPORTS

Mindset Matters: How Beliefs Fuel Drive in University Athletes

University athletes often face intense pressure to perform. Their mindset can greatly impact how they handle this pressure. A recent look into this topic focused on how a belief in personal growth affects their drive to compete. It also examined how stress and personal needs play into this dynamic.

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Jun 11 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Drone Dilemma: A Growing Threat

Russia's latest drone strikes on Ukraine have left three dead and many injured. The northeastern city of Kharkiv was hit hard by these attacks. The city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, reported that 56 people were hurt and over 103 buildings were damaged. The city's proximity to Russia has made it a frequen

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Jun 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Huawei's Clever Camera Trick: Two Lenses, One Sensor

Huawei has rolled out its latest Pura 80 series phones in China. The standout feature is the Pura 80 Ultra's camera. It has a unique dual-lens telephoto camera. This camera uses a switchable system. Two lenses share the same sensor. This is different from other phones that use a single lens with mov

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Medical Device Wear and Tear: Testing the Limits

The medical device industry is grappling with confusion surrounding end-of-life (EOL) testing for reusable devices. The main issue is the differing expectations from U. S. and European Union regulators. Some believe that manufacturers should conduct EOL testing, while others think a warning in the u

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