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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Predicting Risks in Epilepsy: A New Tool for Doctors

Doctors are working on a new way to figure out who might have serious problems with epilepsy in the next year. They want to predict if someone will need to go to the emergency room, be admitted to the hospital, or even if there's a risk of death because of their condition. This is important because

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Nov 08 2025CRYPTO

Filecoin's Big Jump: What's Driving the Crypto's Sudden Rise?

Filecoin (FIL) has been on a wild ride, jumping over 70% in just one day. This surge took it from $1. 33 to $2. 27, making it a standout in the crypto world. The climb happened in three clear stages: building up, breaking out, and then settling down above the $2 mark. The biggest jump happened arou

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Nov 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android's Future: A Judge's Doubt Casts Shadow

A recent courtroom drama has put a wrench in the plans of Epic Games and Google. Judge Donato, overseeing the case, isn't convinced that the proposed settlement between the two tech giants will fix Google's alleged wrongdoings. The judge's skepticism is palpable, as she questioned the sudden friends

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Oct 29 2025SCIENCE

Finding the Best Genes to Measure Plant Growth

Researchers wanted to find the best genes to use as a reference when measuring gene expression in blackgram plants. They looked at 14 different genes and tested them under various conditions. First, they tested these genes during 17 different stages of plant growth. They used several methods to see

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Oct 25 2025SPORTS

Rugby Injuries: What's Happening in South Africa's Women's Game?

Rugby is a tough sport. It's no surprise that injuries happen. But what about women's rugby in South Africa? A recent study looked into this. It wanted to find out how often injuries occur. It also looked at how bad these injuries are. And what makes them more likely to happen. First, let's talk ab

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Oct 25 2025SCIENCE

How Genes and Lifestyle Shape Sports Injuries

Sports injuries are a big deal for athletes. They can happen to anyone, but some people might be more likely to get hurt than others. This is where genes and other factors come into play. Certain genes, like ACE, ACTN3, AMPD1, VDR, and APOE, can make someone more likely to get injured. But it's not

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Listeria's Hidden Dangers: A Closer Look at Australia's Food Safety Battles

Listeria, a sneaky bacteria, has been causing trouble in Australia over the past decade. It's a big deal because it can make people very sick, especially those who are already vulnerable. From 2012 to 2022, there were 12 outbreaks of listeria, affecting 94 people and sadly, leading to 20 deaths. Tha

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

Small Brain Guardians Might Hold Key to Taming Epilepsy

In the intricate world of the brain, tiny immune system proteins named C1q and C3 are stirring up trouble. Normally, these proteins are the brain's protectors. However, in epilepsy, they turn against the brain. They disrupt the brain's connections, leading to excessive brain activity and seizures.

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Oct 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sabrina Carpenter's SNL Show: Hits, Misses, and Oops!

Sabrina Carpenter took on a big role as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. The 26-year-old singer took the stage on October 18, 2024, for the third episode of season 51. She sang two songs, "Manchild" and an uncensored version of "Nobody's Son. " She also appeared in a few sketches,

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Oct 05 2025HEALTH

New Hope in the Fight Against Liver Cancer

Scientists have been busy in the lab, cooking up new versions of a natural compound called cordycepin. They added some extra bits to it, hoping to make it stronger in the fight against cancer. They used some fancy tools to check the new compounds, like IR, NMR, HPLC, and HRMS, to make sure they were

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