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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Pixel 9a: Goodbye Camera Bar, Hello New Look

Google has been teasing changes to its camera design for its upcoming Pixel 9a. This mid-range smartphone is getting a lot of attention for ditching the old camera bar. This move was spotted in leaked case designs. The case images, which are likely official, show the camera cutout on the left. And

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Voters Face a Tough Choice

Ecuador’s voters have a big decision to make before this election! There will be a runoff on April 13 for the country’s presidency, pitting current president Daniel Noboa against Luísa González. Both of these candidates have managed to beat out fourteen other hopefuls, so it is a huge deal.

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Flies in Flux: How Wiggly Temps Affect Mediterranean Fruit Fly Survival

Imagine trying to raise a bunch of flies indoors. Seems weird, right? Well, scientists have been doing it for years to study pests and create better bug control methods. Normally, they keep the temperature steady, thinking it's best for the bugs. But hold up! The real world isn't like that. So, they

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

“Frail Before Surgery”

Frailty plays a key role in how patients recover after operations. It’s the responsibility of those in charge of care to check on the elderly who are going in for surgery. The Clinical Risk Analysis Index (RAI-C) is a tool that doctors use to see if someone is frail before surgery. This is important

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Saffron: A Surprising Ally Against Brain Injuries

TBI can result from vehicle collisions, sports accidents or combat and this injury can cause death. TBI can also affect the bank accounts of those affected and the government. It can be broken down into two major phases: 1. The primary phase: things that occur immediately after the injury or conc

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Why Health Students Help or Hinder Chronic Disease Self-Management

People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and p

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Zapping Away Pain: A Closer Look at PEMF and the Future of Pain Management

With the growing need for alternatives to traditional pain medication, a new player has entered the field: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. This non-invasive treatment uses electromagnetic fields to tweak nitric oxide signaling in the body, promoting healing and potentially reducing pain

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Plant hormones: collaborating for better crops

Modern agriculture is all about tough pants. Plants need to be strong and resilient for crops grown. Communication among plant hormones is key to improving crops. What's going on inside those plants? Plants use internal communication signals to talk to each other. This is so they can respond and

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Chemical Magic: Breaking and Making Bonds to Create New Molecules

Scientists are finding new ways to make molecules. They start with a reaction called the Grignard reaction. This reaction needs a special liquid, or solvent, to work efficiently. The outcome of this reaction is a type of alcohol. Now, here's where it gets interesting. They take these alcohols and b

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

How do Large Language Models Measure Up to Real Guidelines on Brain Health after Surgery

Big language models like ChatGPT-4 and Gemini can generate advice based on large amounts of data, and that's cool. But can they really be trusted with something as serious as protecting someone's brain after a surgery? Without proper training, just like a doctor, these models might give the

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