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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Oxygen Overload: How Our Bodies React to Too Much of a Good Thing

Oxygen is essential for life, but too much of it can be harmful. This is especially true when it comes to supplemental oxygen therapy. In cases like bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature babies and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in adults, too much oxygen can lead to lung injury.

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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

Amazing Crystals: Shrinking and Stretching with Heat

Imagine a material that can stretch and shrink dramatically with just a bit of heat. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, scientists have found a crystal that does just that. This isn't your average crystal. It's made from a special type of dibenzothiophene sulfone. Whe

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

When Mistakes Happen: How People React to Medical Errors Online

Medical errors can be scary. They happen more often than we think, especially in busy places like emergency departments. A study looked at how people react when they see these mistakes online. People can be quick to judge. They might blame the doctors or the hospital. But, it's important to remembe

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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

The Tiny Invader: A New Microbe in Bugs

In the world of tiny creatures, a new player has emerged. This new microbe, named Nosema canburensis, was found in the Italian striped bug. Scientists have been studying this new microbe and found some interesting things. First, let's talk about how this microbe grows. It grows by splitting

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Alone and at Risk: How Gender Plays a Role in Drug Use in Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada, is grappling with a major issue: deadly drug overdoses. Public health experts have been shouting from the rooftops about the risks of using drugs alone. When someone is by themselves, it's much harder for anyone to help if something goes wrong. But many people still do it. Why? We

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Messenger: How Cancer Spreads Through Tiny Bubbles

Imagine tiny bubbles, so small you can't see them with the naked eye, floating around in our bodies. These are called exosomes, and they're like little messengers that help cells talk to each other. When it comes to cancer, these bubbles can be a big problem. Cancer cells use these exosomes

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Feb 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots in Kids' Dental Care: A Closer Look

The world of dentistry is buzzing with the rise of large language models (LLMs) in artificial intelligence (AI). These AI models are popping up everywhere, but can they really be trusted? This study dives into the world of AI in paediatric dentistry. It checks out how well six different LLMs can dia

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Feb 23 2025SPORTS

Cricket Stars Reveal Their All-Time Favorites

In a lively show, three of India's top cricket stars—Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Mohammed Shami—took on a quick-fire challenge. The task? Name their favorite cricketers in just five seconds. This fun segment offered a glimpse into the heroes who inspire these modern-day legends. Ravi

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Feb 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Building Smarter: Energy-Efficient Homes in China's Qinba Mountains

In the heart of China, the Qinba Mountains are home to rural communities with a rich cultural heritage. These communities have traditionally built homes that reflect their unique way of life. However, these homes are not always energy-efficient. This is a problem because energy efficiency is crucial

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Feb 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Printing the Future: Low-Temp Tech for Flexible Electronics

Imagine a world where your phone can bend without breaking, and your wearable tech is as comfortable as your favorite t-shirt. This is the future that scientists are working towards, and they're using some pretty cool methods to get there. One of the big challenges is creating thin-film tra

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