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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

Eye Spy: How Autistic Individuals Interact Face-to-Face

Face-to-face interactions can be tricky for autistic individuals. Most studies have focused on how autistic people react to social cues on a screen. But what happens when two people meet face-to-face? This is where things get interesting. Until now, researchers have mostly looked at how one

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Coming Out to Parents: A Long-Term Look at Health Risks for Gay Men

Imagine being a gay man in China, deciding whether to tell your parents about your sexual orientation. This decision can have a big impact on your health over time. A recent study looked at how this disclosure affected sexual risk behaviors and HIV infection over 15 years. The study followe

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Feb 23 2025SPORTS

Cricket Stars Reveal Their All-Time Favorites

In a lively show, three of India's top cricket stars—Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Mohammed Shami—took on a quick-fire challenge. The task? Name their favorite cricketers in just five seconds. This fun segment offered a glimpse into the heroes who inspire these modern-day legends. Ravi

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Feb 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

UAVs: The Dynamic Duo of Monitoring

In today's fast-paced world, keeping an eye on things in real-time is crucial. This is where Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, come into play. They are used for various tasks, from monitoring traffic to keeping tabs on wildlife. But managing a fleet of drones in a changing environment is n

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Chronic Pain and the Comfort Food Connection

People with chronic pain often turn to food for relief. This isn't just about hunger; it's about finding comfort. A recent study dug into why this happens. Researchers wanted to know what role comfort eating plays in the lives of people dealing with constant pain. First, let's talk about th

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Feb 23 2025CRIME

Domestic Disturbance: How a South Florida Case Went Horribly Wrong

In a shocking turn of events, seven deputies in South Florida were temporarily suspended. This happened after a domestic violence case spiraled out of control, resulting in three deaths. The sheriff of Broward County, Gregory Tony, didn't mince words. He called out the deputies for their mistakes du

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Feb 23 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Flavonols and Human Serum Albumin

Flavonols, a type of plant compound, have been known to interact with human serum albumin (HSA). This interaction is crucial because it affects how drugs behave in the body, including their effectiveness and potential side effects. While researchers have studied how flavonols bind to proteins, the s

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Feb 22 2025SPORTS

Luka Doncic's Big Move: Dirk Nowitzki's Surprising Reaction

Dirk Nowitzki, the legendary Mavericks player, found himself in a surprising situation. He was on vacation with his family in the Maldives, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, when he got the news about Luka Doncic's trade. He was shocked, just like everyone else. He couldn't believe what he wa

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

When Bad Reputation Hits Good Doctors

Imagine being a doctor, nurse, or any healthcare worker. You're there to help people, right? But what happens when the public starts to think badly of your job? This is what we call occupational stigma. In China, it's been a big problem lately. Why? Because of things like doctors taking bribes, or e

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Jet Trainer Crash: A Close Call and a Big Question

Off the coast of Taiwan, a jet trainer, the AT-5 Brave Eagle, took a nosedive on February 15. The plane had just taken off from Chihhang Air Base in southern Taitung when both of its engines gave up the ghost. The pilot, Major-in-Training Lin Wei, had to bail out in a hurry. Lin had over 1, 000 hour

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