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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer With Beams: Uganda's Journey in Radiation Therapy

In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

A Consideration of Kennedy's rhetorical balancing act

Picture this, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sitting in front of the Senate Finance Committee, aiming to be the head of health and human services. He is surrounded by people who support him and his past positions on vaccinations. Public health officials, doctors, along with Democrats and even some Republi

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

'Swindlers Stolen Fortune Scheme

A Florida man, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, now 30, was recently brought from the Dominican Republic to New York City to face severe charges. He was part of a group that tricked big organizations and government bodies. The group created fake companies and bank accounts to steal money. This crime grou

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Uncovering 2-Methoxyestradiol in the Lab

Scientists set out on a mission to make sense of something called 2-Methoxyestradiol (2ME), a tricky compound that is tied to some serious, damaging pregnancy complications and has a significant effect on tumor growth. So what's the big problem with measuring it? First off, it's present in

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Fingernail Tests and Radiation Measurement Challenges

First thing to know, Science needs a way to measure the exposure to radiation. This is important to decide on medical treatments. One way to do this is by using fingernails, they can hold the signs of radiation for a long time. This is called ESR. It is a great idea because it’s easy to get fingerna

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Idaho Kids Show Strong Reading and Math Skills

Idaho's fourth and eighth graders have shown they’re keeping up with the rest of the country in reading and math. This isn’t just a small improvement; it’s a steady performance. Idaho is doing well in reading, especially among eighth graders, where only two states did better. Idaho’s students w

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Trading System: What You Need to Know

Trading cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket just got a little more complex with the new trading feature on mobile devices. But don't worry, we'll break it down for you. First things first, you can only trade with your friends, and the cards need to be the same rarity. Think of it like trading baseball cards

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

How Machine Learning Can Help Predict Radiation Side Effects in Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer patients often face unpleasant side effects from radiotherapy, like dry mouth (xerostomia) and sticky saliva. Scientists are exploring ways to predict these side effects using machine learning. A recent study compared different machine learning models to see which one could pred

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Nuclear Neighbors: Knowledge and Fears Near China's AP1000 Plant

When the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant in China started using the Advanced Passive Pressurized Water Reactor (AP1000) technology, many nearby residents had questions. The plant, being the first in the world to adopt this tech, sparked curiosity and worry about radiation. So, how much do these neighbors

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Farming Mom's Surprise: Why RFK Jr. Has Her Excited

In the heart of Texas, Anna Gleaton runs a small farm with her husband. They have nine kids, ages 2 to 16, and she homeschools them all. Being a conservative Christian, Anna voted for Donald Trump multiple times. But this time, she wasn't sure if he'd focus on her main concerns: soil and water conta

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