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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Dentists: Detecting Drug Use

Dentists hold a unique position in public health. Due to their regular interaction with patients, they have the opportunity to spot signs of health issues beyond the teeth. Drug use, including psychoactive substances, can have some serious effects on the mouth. Dentists might be the first to notice

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

This is not the moment for that!

Let's talk about the middle of the night in Potomac. It was a tragedy when two planes crashed into each other over the Potomac River this Wednesday night, leaving 67 lives lost. Right afterwards, the U. S. President Donald Trump mentioned a speech. He had a head start on blaming the Democrats. He

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Why Does Scratching Feel Good When It Makes Things Worse?

Scratching an itch can feel really satisfying, but unfortunately, it might not be the best idea. Ever wondered why we have the urge to scratch an itch even though it makes things worse? Scientists at a university in Pittsburgh wanted to figure out this mystery. They conducted expe

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Bison's Big Defense: Battling Tuberculosis

These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Smoking Taxes, Smoking Kids

The taxation of cigarettes while a baby is in the womb doesn't just impact those with a habit during pregnancy. It has effects that stick around well into adulthood. That means cigarettes priced more highly for expecting mothers could steer adults away smoking when they later fall expecting. Some s

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

ADHD lives in adult aggression. And girls are more at risk

Aggressive behaviour in adults can be traced back to tough childhoods. This is not new news, but what is less clear are the complex links behind it. Enter ADHD, which comes with its own struggles, anyone with ADHD can tell you how hard it can be to control one's actions and thoughts.

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

How Au and In Mix to Make Better GeSe Devices

When creating devices like transistors and photodetectors, the connection between metal and semiconductor is super important. Think of it like a bridge that lets electricity flow smoothly. Au-In alloy is one such bridge that makes GeSe devices perform incredibly well. The contact resistance (Rc) is

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Unusual Proteins Can Tell Us About Stem Cells

Stem cells could be a crucial puzzle piece in studying the early stages of human life. These little factories are known for their ability to become many different types of cells in the body. While scientists are familiar with different types of stem cells corresponding to different stages

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Brain Heat: How Scorching Temperatures Affect Kids' Thinking Skills

Climate change is making our planet hotter, and this isn't just a problem for polar bears, it's a big deal for kids too. Kids aged 9-10 might seem tough, but their brains are still growing. Extreme heat can mess with how well they think and learn. Imagine a kid trying to solve a math proble

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Hot Times Ahead: How Climate Change is Impacting Kids' Growth

Children and teenagers are the most susceptible to the consequences of climate change. We've all heard about how it affects our physical health, but what about how it messes with our brains and how we behave? It's a fact that extreme heat can mess with a kid's growing up process. This includes when

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