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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Meet Charis Eng: A Pioneer in Cancer Research

Imagine a world where cancer is not the scary monster it once was. Charis Eng, a renowned scientist, has been working tirelessly to make this a reality. She's not just any researcher; she's a pioneer in the field of cancer genetics. Instead of starting with the usual facts, let's dive into her uniqu

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Robots vs. Hands: A New Way to Fix Broken Hips

You know how doctors fix broken hips? Usually, they do it by hand. But now, there's a new kid on the block: TiRobot. This study wanted to see if TiRobot could do a better job than the good old-fashioned freehand method. So, researchers went on a big hunt through lots of medical databases, like PubMe

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Will Tech Make Us Healthier in 2025? Let's Think Twice

Do you wear a smartwatch or use a health app? If so, you might be one of the many people using tech to track your health. But does all this tech really help us? Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has a different take. He thinks we're missing the bigger picture. He says unprocessed tr

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

TikTok Creators: Waiting for the Ban to Drop?

TikTok creators are in limbo, waiting for a Supreme Court decision. A law might force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese parent, ByteDance, leading to a U. S. ban. This could happen by January 19 if the court agrees with the U. S. government's national security concerns. But TikTok and its creators

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

Quick Detection of Food Poisons in Fresh-Cut Fruits

Imagine biting into a seemingly fresh fruit salad only to realize it's contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus are notorious for causing food poisoning. Scientists have come up with a clever new method to spot these invisible enemies in your food. They

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Jan 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: How Corals Face the Microplastic Challenge

Coral reefs, the underwater cities of the ocean, are facing a sneaky threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, are becoming increasingly common in our seas. Scientists wanted to figure out how different amounts of these microplastics affect reef-building c

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

The Microscopic Magic Behind Aged Liupao Tea

Think tea is just tea? Think again. Scientists have discovered that Liupao tea, much like your favorite wine, improves with age. How does it do that? Tiny bacteria work their magic over nine years, transforming 18 compounds in the tea. The result? A sweeter, smoother brew that's sure to delight your

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

The Uncertain Future of January 6th Rioters: Will Trump’s Presidency Stop Prosecutions?

President Trump’s return isn’t until later this month, but it's already shaking up the Justice Department’s ongoing cases against the January 6th rioters. Over 1, 570 people have been arrested, making it the largest criminal probe in US history. However, the election results are making defendants de

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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Solving Crystals: A New Way to Predict Structures from Powder X-Rays

Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where

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Jan 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xiaomi's New Walkie-Talkie: Perfect for Outdoor Adventures

Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking for a reliable communication tool? Xiaomi has just the thing! Starting January 3, 2025, you can pre-order their Sports Walkie-Talkie for only 399 yuan (about 52 euros). This little gadget packs a big punch with its lightweight design and powerful features. Weig

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