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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Startup Hinge Health Takes Big Step with IPO Filing

A digital physical therapy company based in San Francisco, Hinge Health, has filed to go public. This move hints at a potential revival in the IPO market, especially in the tech sector, which has been relatively quiet for the past few years. The company specializes in using software to help

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

The Power of Health Knowledge: How It Shapes Our Fight Against COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light just how crucial health literacy is. Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make good decisions. During the pandemic, people's willingness to follow safety steps, like wearing masks, staying apart, washing hands, and g

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Sleeping Better with Tech: How Virtual Assistants Can Help Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Young adult cancer survivors often struggle with chronic insomnia. This is a big problem because it can mess with their physical and mental health, and overall well-being. One proven way to tackle insomnia is through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This therapy helps people change

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court to Weigh in on Conversion Therapy Ban

The highest court in the land, the Supreme Court, has decided to step into a heated debate. They will listen to arguments about a Colorado law that stops therapists from trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. This isn't just about one state. Over 20 states have similar ru

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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Fruit Flies: The Secret Weapon in Uruguay's Neuroscience Research

In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the

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Mar 10 2025WEATHER

Weather Warnings: Wind and Warmth Fuel Fire Risks

The start of the work week brings a mix of warm temperatures and strong winds to Colorado. Colorado Springs is seeing low 70s while Pueblo is experiencing mid 70s. The dry conditions are accompanied by gusts reaching up to 40 MPH, which is why Red Flag Warnings are still in effect. These warnings a

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Mar 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Heat and Cattle: How Hot Weather Changes Their Daily Routine

Cattle in Alberta, Canada, faced unusually high temperatures in 2021. This affected their daily activities. Researchers used devices called pedometers on the legs of beef heifers and cows with calves to track their movements. They found that when it was really hot, the cattle changed their routines.

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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of a Super Yeast Enzyme

The industrial world loves ethyl acetate. It's a key ingredient in everything from flavors to pharmaceuticals. But making it efficiently? That's a challenge. Enter EatH, a special enzyme from the yeast Hanseniaspora uvarum. This enzyme is a powerhouse, working best at a comfortable pH of 7. 5 and a

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Mar 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Data, Big Power: The DOGE and AI Connection

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has gained access to sensitive federal databases, including those from the IRS and Social Security Administration. This access raises concerns about cybersecurity and privacy. But there's another worry: using this data to train AI systems for private

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

VA Cuts: Veterans' Care at Risk?

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently attempted to slash hundreds of contracts for veterans' health care services. Initially, a list of 875 contracts was set for termination, causing an uproar among Veterans Health Administration employees. These employees argued that many of the c

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