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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Chance to Revamp Education and Tackle Debt

The incoming Trump administration has a big job ahead in fixing higher education. For years, colleges have raked in tax dollars while pushing their own political views and racking up student debt. They've also become too cozy with foreign financiers, including governments that aren't friendly to the

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Meet Lucy: The Ancient Hominid That Changed Our Story

Lucy, the famous fossil discovered in Ethiopia 50 years ago, is still revealing secrets. This ancient hominid, named after the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, " was found by a team of scientists in 1974. The 3. 18-million-year-old bones, including dental remains and parts of the pelvis

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Nov 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Shop Smart: RTX 40 GPUs and Gaming PC Deals This Black Friday

Black Friday just got better for gamers! Whether you're hunting for a new GPU or a gaming PC, this year's deals are stacking up nicely. Leading brands like ZOTAC, ASUS, and MSI have slashed prices on their high-end GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. The ZOTAC RTX 4080 Super AMP, for instance, is

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Tracking Older Adults' Daily Life with Smartphones: A New Way to Monitor Cognitive Health

Today's methods for keeping an eye on the cognition of older adults aren't cutting it, especially with the rising number of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We need better ways that are sensitive, can be used on a large scale, give objective results, and reflect real-life funct

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Stellar Snapshots: Two Books Celebrate Space Telescope Discoveries

Did you know that two fascinating books have just hit the shelves, taking us on a journey through the cosmos? These books, "Portraits of the Universe" by Jason Steffen and "Pillars of Creation" by Richard Panek, are shining a spotlight on the incredible discoveries made by two significant space tele

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Revisiting CBT Techniques for Insomnia: A Network Meta-Analysis

Ever wondered which parts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are most effective for treating insomnia? A recent study took a deep dive into this question using a network meta-analysis. Instead of comparing two treatments at a time, this method lets researchers look at multiple treatments side by

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Risks: A New Model for Predicting Lichenoid Vulvar Disease

Lichenoid vulvar disease (LVD) is a complex condition with various risk factors that need to be thoroughly examined. So far, not enough research has been done to understand these risks and develop warning models for LVD. This study stands out as the first to dive deep into the risk factors related t

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Cerebellum's Role in Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Depression

Ever thought about the part of the brain that helps us with our movements and balance? Well, it turns out that the cerebellar vermis, a small, worm-shaped part of our cerebellum, might be involved in more than just physical coordination. Researchers are looking into how this tiny brain region influe

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Caring for NCDs in Tanzania: Challenges and Solutions

Chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise in Tanzania, putting pressure on the already overstretched healthcare system. A study, focusing on Kilombero and Same districts, found that many people living in rural and semi-urban areas are battling these diseases. Out of 784 people

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

How Social Media Can Help Fight Lifestyle Diseases

With noncommunicable diseases on the rise and social media becoming more powerful, healthcare pros are using platforms like Instagram and Facebook to share health tips. The goal? To reduce risks like smoking and unhealthy eating. But what makes a post engaging? That's what experts are trying to figu

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