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Feb 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dragon Age: A New Dawn for a Beloved World

Disney is shifting its focus to Mass Effect. This transition is not just a change in development plans, but it's also a sad moment for fans of Dragon Age, as several seasoned developers have left the studio. Euridice Aveye has left, marking the end of an era for Dragon Age.

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Mouth Sores and the fight against Cancer treatment

Picture this: You're going through a battle against head and neck cancer, fighting off the big, bad C cells, and suddenly you have another enemy at your doorstep - mouth sores. These stuff are annoying and painful, making it hard to eat, speak, and even go about your daily routine while undergoing C

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Feb 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

We need to talk about Africa's deadly drought and babies

Climate change is making extreme weather events like droughts and floods happen more often and with greater force. This is a big problem, especially in Africa. Africa is super vulnerable to these changes. It's also where a lot of the world's young children die. This is why scientists have been l

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Lessons from Lockdown: Navigating Health Crisis in Care Facilities

Healthcare facilities designed for elderly and disabled faced a high death rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many changes were made to combat the virus. These changes are important for understanding how to handle future outbreaks. The focus on these facilities is crucial. They house people who a

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Decade of Discovery: How a Journal Shaped the Fight Against Diseases

The world of medicine is constantly evolving, always striving to understand and combat infectious diseases. A decade ago, a journal was born to help in this mission. It was designed to be a beacon of excellence, a place where scientists could share their cutting-edge research and findings. Infecti

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Why Does Scratching Feel Good When It Makes Things Worse?

Scratching an itch can feel really satisfying, but unfortunately, it might not be the best idea. Ever wondered why we have the urge to scratch an itch even though it makes things worse? Scientists at a university in Pittsburgh wanted to figure out this mystery. They conducted expe

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Acne: new paths to targeting breakouts

Acne is truly a bother, ranking as the 8th most common skin issue globally, teenagers and adults alike fall prey to the struggle. For some time, experts have noticed that unhealthy habits and improper diets can cause breakouts. Typically, these bothersome skin spots appear in areas rich in oil gland

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Wind's Impact on Ocean Currents: A Peculiar Dance

First, picture this: the ocean's weather is far from calm. It's a chaotic dance of rotating and stretching movements, each in a different direction and with a different purpose. These movements are crucial for the ocean's circulation and climate. The rotating movements, or vorticity, are like the co

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Bison's Big Defense: Battling Tuberculosis

These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Smoking Taxes, Smoking Kids

The taxation of cigarettes while a baby is in the womb doesn't just impact those with a habit during pregnancy. It has effects that stick around well into adulthood. That means cigarettes priced more highly for expecting mothers could steer adults away smoking when they later fall expecting. Some s

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