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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Free Education In South Africa: Are We Doing It Right?

Free education is a hot topic in South Africa. Everyone's talking about the benefits, but what about the challenges? It's not just about the money. Think about the politics and the society too. A lot of people think free education means just waving tuition fees. But, it's more complicated

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

How Your Mind and Meals Affect Your Heart Health

The health of a person's heart can be influenced by a lot of factors. Many of these factors can be changed by making adjustments to a person day to day life. One of the most influential factors is a person's diet. This is because what a person eats affects their heart health in the long run. Exampl

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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 2025HEALTH

Short-Sighted World: Myopia's Rise and Why It Matters

Today, more than half of the people in the world will have trouble seeing things far away by 2050, this is a big deal. It is because of something called myopia, or short-sightedness. It affects lots of people, from young to old, and it is getting worse. The reasons for this are many. First, more pe

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

How the Latest Tech is Reshaping Our lives.

The world we live in is changing super fast, with new technology coming out like clockwork. If you haven't noticed digital technology is everywhere. We are all on our phones and computer screens all day. You can order food to have it delivered to your door in the blink of an eye. It is important

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chip Shock: How U. S. Tariffs Might Boost Your Phone Price

Ever wondered where your phone's brain comes from? It's tiny, powerful, and often made in Taiwan. But, President Trump has big plans to change that with new tariffs. He wants to bring chipmaking back to the U. S. , which could mean your next phone costs a lot more. Let's talk about TSMC. They're a

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Hand vs. Open: Two Surgical Approaches for Complex Colon Surgery

When faced with tricky colon operations, doctors have a choice: hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (HALS) or starting with keyhole surgery and possibly switching to open (LCOS). Each method has its pros and cons. HALS uses a small incision for a hand, aiding the laparoscope's cameras. LCOS begins

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

What Factors Affect Home Rehab After Quick Knee Surgery?

Ever had a knee replaced? If so, you know that getting back to normal often depends on following a home rehab plan. But what makes some people stick to it while others don't? A study dug into this, focusing on folks who had a quick knee surgery. They found that certain things about you and your heal

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Chips Demand: The Unexpected Impact of Cheaper AI Models

In an interview with CNBC, Dutch semiconductor giant ASML's CEO, Christophe Fouquet, shared an interesting perspective on the future of AI chips. He believes that new, low-cost AI models, like the one from China's DeepSeek, will actually boost demand for AI-focused chips. This is a surprising take,

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

How Well Are You Doing with Spondyloarthritis?

Picture this: you're living with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and want to know how well you're coping. There's a tool called the ASAS Health Index (U-ASAS-HI) that researchers have been checking out. They wanted to see if it's as good as other general health measures and what influences the results. Sur

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