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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Baby Sturgeons: How Warmth Shapes Their Behavior

Baby white sturgeons, known as larvae, are facing new challenges in a warming world, and recent studies have shown that the temperature while they're developing can change how they act later in life. These sturgeons live in big rivers and estuaries along the Pacific coast of North America, and

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

How safe is nuclear imaging? Radiation risks and what we need to know

Let's dive into how nuclear medicine affects our bodies. Yes, it sounds strange, but the truth is, they use special materials to look inside the body. In this new study, scientists took a closer look at how radiation affects children and adults differently. If you didn't k

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Feb 11 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin and Gold: The Unlikely Heroes of Market Stability

During tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, investors often look for safe places to put their money. Two big names in this game are Bitcoin and gold. But what about other types of investments, like those in the blue economy or green finance? How do they fare

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Boosting Surgery Recovery with an App: A New Way to Prep

Preparing for major surgery can be a real challenge, especially for older folks and those not in the best shape. Imagine trying to run a race but without proper training. You know it will be tough and you might get injured. The same goes for big operations. People often end up with complications and

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Migrating Towards Migraine: The fMRI Headache

Migraines aren't just headaches; they're a complex neurological condition. Researchers have been using fMRI scans to learn more about what's happening in the brain during a migraine. Studies have shown different things. Looming limitations come from the mixed bag of variables and m

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Knee Injuries That Injure Surgery Has 'Em Come Soft

Boys up to the age of 16 in Canada who suffer from a knee injury can go without a surgery for it. This is even true for some folks requiring a knee replacement or reconstruction. Although it sounds scary, the cruciate ligament of the knee is a pretty tough band that can repair itse

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Digital Boons for Dementia Care

Technology is transforming how dementia care is managed. Dementia affects millions of people worldwide. More than just personal health, it also impacts economic systems and family lives. For dementia patients, day-to-day functioning is challenging. Neurocognitive abilities decline. This

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Feb 10 2025BUSINESS

Super Bowl Ads 2024: The Big Game Superb Ads

The Super Bowl isn't just about football. While the Eagles celebrated victory, the real challenge was winning over viewers with ads. "They were racing against time that cost millions. " 50 brands on the field, each looking to grab attention from around 120 million eyeballs. Each ad spot during

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

How Our Hands Feel When We Use Power Tools Every Day

Why do some people feel pain or numbness in their hands after using power tools? Well, this happens because of a condition called hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). It happens a lot in jobs where people are exposed to vibrations through power tools. But, there is so much more we need to understand

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Baking Babies: The Heat is On in The Gambia

In the heart of West Africa, a unique study is uncovering how rising temperatures are affecting expecting mothers. The focus is on a region where heatwaves are becoming more common. But what does this mean for pregnant women and their babies? Let's dive in. The study, in The Gambia, is all about un

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