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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

High Temperatures and Swab Quality: Testing ASF Detection

In the battle against African swine fever (ASF), early detection is crucial. Australia's remote, hot regions are at risk due to their large feral pig populations and proximity to countries with ASF. A recent study explored whether high temperatures in these areas could affect the accuracy of dry swa

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Amazfit Active 2: A Smartwatch Built for Fitness and More

The Amazfit Active 2, a new smartwatch designed for fitness enthusiasts, has just been launched. This versatile device can also function as a regular watch. Made from stainless steel, it boasts an impressive battery life. The watch was unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The Amazfit Active 2 feature

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

The Power of Food: Why Your Plate Matters

Ever wondered how food can impact your mood? Researchers in Lebanon did some digging and found that adults who munched on lots of processed foods were more likely to feel blue or worried. Surprisingly, those who stuck to natural foods felt happier. But wait, there's more! Some ingredients in process

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Jan 08 2025LIFESTYLE

Sleep Cool with Amerisleep's New AS6 Black Series Mattress

Amerisleep has just unveiled their latest addition to the mattress world: the AS6 Black Series. This luxury mattress is designed specifically for hot sleepers, offering a cooler night's sleep at a discounted price. For a limited time, you can snag a queen size for $2, 649, a significant drop from it

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: The Unconventional President Comes Home

Former President Jimmy Carter isn't your typical Washington insider, and the feeling is mutual. He's heading back to the nation's capital this Tuesday, not for a celebration of his presidency, but for an official recognition after his life. The grand ceremony is more about following procedures than

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Ice and Pulse: Helping Hearts Post-Surgery

Ever wondered how simple tools like ice and a pulse monitor can team up to help patients after heart surgery? Let's dive into a study that's all about combining these two to treat a common side effect. Imagine this: You've just had a procedure on your heart, and now your arm is swollen and bruised.

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

A Frozen US: The Snowy Stretch

Get ready for a cool surprise! Over 31 million Americans are sharing space with ice cubes right now, thanks to an enormous cold snap. This weather chill has even reached as far south as Arizona and Florida. Ever wonder what temperatures feel like in the freezer? Well, Bismark, North Dakota knows all

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

The Link Between Moms' Age, Weight, and Child Health

Imagine you're in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a team of researchers decided to take a closer look at moms and their kids. They weren't just curious; they wanted to understand how a mom's age and her weight might affect her child's health and life. So, they gathered data from the 2013

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Walking 5K Daily: My Secret to Calm and Fitness

Walking 5 kilometers daily has become my go-to for boosting my metabolism and building mental strength. It might sound like a chore, but trust me, it's a breath of fresh air compared to a gym routine. Walking in nature, no matter the weather, has been a game-changer for my mental health. Did you kno

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric for Passive Temperature Control

Did you know your clothes could help you stay comfortable without using any electricity? Scientists have come up with a clever way to make fabrics that adjust to temperature changes all by themselves. These special yarns, called Temperature-Adaptive Thermoregulation Filaments, or TATF, have tiny hol

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