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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

The University's Big Shift: Columbia's New Deal with the Trump Administration

Columbia University has made significant changes to its policies in response to demands from the Trump administration. The goal is to restart talks about restoring $400 million in federal funding that was taken away earlier this month. This move by Columbia, one of the oldest and most respected univ

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Mar 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fireworks and Air Quality: A Three-Year Study in Shandong

Spring Festival celebrations in China are known for their vibrant fireworks displays. However, these displays come with a cost to air quality. In Shandong Province, fireworks have significantly impacted air quality over the past three years. The study looked at how fireworks affected the air during

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Italy's Hospital Battles: The Surge in COVID-19 Cases and Its Impact on Healthcare

Italy faced a massive challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic. Between March 2020 and February 2022, the country reported 10. 95 million cases. This outbreak significantly strained the healthcare system. One key indicator of this strain was the increase in hospitalizations. These hospitalizations were

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Hot Surfaces and Oil Leaks: The Hidden Fire Risk in Your Car

Car fires are a serious issue, and one of the main culprits is oil leaking from the engine onto hot surfaces. The way this oil burns and the shape of the flames can make a big difference in how quickly a fire spreads. So, it is crucial to understand how and when this oil ignites. This is where the r

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden World of Cartilage Cancer

Cartilage cancer, also known as chondrosarcoma, is a rare type of cancer. It is difficult to treat. Doctors have limited options for systemic therapy. This means treatments that affect the whole body. To find new ways to fight this disease, researchers took a deep dive. They looked at the molecular

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Shift From Handwritten to Digital Health Records

The digital age has brought many changes to healthcare. One big shift is how doctors write down patient information. For a long time, doctors used paper records. These days, most places use electronic health records (EHRs). However, many doctors still write notes in a free-form style, similar to old

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Mar 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is changing the way we track greenhouse gases

The fight against climate change is real. It is important to know just how much greenhouse gas is being pumped into the atmosphere. This is where life cycle assessment comes in. It is a way to measure the environmental impact of a product from start to finish. From the moment raw materials are d

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Mar 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Talking to Create Your Own Virtual World

Virtual reality (VR) has always been about immersing yourself in a different world. But what if you could create that world just by talking? That is exactly what a new technology does. It lets users describe their ideal environment out loud. Then, it brings that description to life in a virtual spac

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

How Identity Struggles and Past Hurts Shape Mental Health in Latiné Teens

Latiné teens in the US often face tough times. They are more likely to go through tough experiences. But what makes these experiences even harder? It is the mix of past hurts and feelings about their ethnic background. This is what a recent study looked into. It focused on teens who had gone thro

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Mar 22 2025BUSINESS

How Tech and Support Boosted Canadian Leaders During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic was a major test for leaders across Canada. It wasn't just about keeping the business running. It was about keeping the employees feeling safe and secure. The way leaders handled this crisis was crucial. They had to adapt quickly. They had to be creative. They had to be p

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