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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Bridges in Danger: Why Some U. S. Bridges Need Urgent Checks

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a tragic reminder that some bridges in the U. S. might be at a higher risk of collapsing than we think. This bridge, which fell apart after a cargo ship hit it, was found to be 30 times more likely to collapse than it should have been. This shocking fact

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Bridges Under the Microscope: Time for a Safety Check

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was not given a risk assessment before it crumbled after a ship hit it. This was revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board. They said that if Maryland had done this check, they would have seen the bridge was in danger of falling apart if a big shi

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Mar 20 2025SCIENCE

What's Happening to Dark Energy?

The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and scientists are constantly trying to understand it better. One big mystery is dark energy, a force that makes the universe expand faster and faster. Recent findings suggest that dark energy might be changing over time. This could mean big things for th

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Mar 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps: The Battle Against Fake Listings

Google has been fighting a silent war against fraudulent listings on its Maps service. This battle came to light when a Texas business reported an imposter locksmith using their name. This was just the beginning. Google's investigation revealed a vast network of scammers creating and selling fake bu

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

Hope for Relapsed Lymphoma Patients

The medical field is always looking for better ways to treat tough diseases. One such disease is relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). This type of cancer is tricky. It often comes back or doesn't respond to standard treatments. Patients with this condition usually have a short

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Mar 19 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Faces of Multiple Sclerosis in Canada

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease that affects people in many different ways. In Canada, the population living with MS is quite diverse. A recent study took a close look at the available information about this diversity. The goal was to figure out what we know and what we don't know ab

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Mar 19 2025SCIENCE

Long Delayed Return From Space

Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, finally touched down in the Gulf of Mexico. Their journey back to Earth was far from straightforward. They spent nine months on the International Space Station, way longer than they had planned. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft they had arrived in

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Mar 19 2025HEALTH

Mental Health Hurdles for African Migrants in Australia

The mental well-being of African migrants in Australia remains a bit of a mystery. Even though this community is growing, it hasn't received much attention from researchers. This is especially true when it comes to their mental health and how they access support services. There are some big questio

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Tech is Changing Public Sector Jobs

The impact of digital tools on public sector jobs is a hot topic. There is a lot of talk about how digitalization affects services. However, not much has been said about how it affects the people working in public sector jobs. This is a big deal. Public sector jobs are important. They include r

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Knowledge Gaps in IBD: What Doctors and Patients Think About Fertility and Birth Control

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects many people, especially women. Despite medical advice saying it's safe, many women with IBD choose not to have children. They also use birth control less often. This might be because doctors and patients don't fully understand how IBD affects fertility and

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