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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Small Samples, Big Challenges: Testing for TB in the Brain

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a nasty infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. One big problem with TBM is that it's hard to detect. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that surrounds the brain and

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Light and Plasmons Party in a tiny space

Scientists have been curious to discover whether the interaction between plasmons and excitons in certain materials can achieve a special state of light matter interaction, known as strong coupling. These interactions are often observed when there is a mix of light and electrons at the nano scale,

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Global Brain Surgery Care

Everyone deserves top-notch medical care no matter where they live. Right now, there are huge differences in the level of brain surgery care around the world. Some places have state-of-the-art facilities while others are still using outdated methods. This isn't just about fancy equipment but also a

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Drones and Disaster: How a Hobbyst Pilot Grounded a Firefighting Plane

Imagine this: A wildfire is raging, and firefighters are battling it with all they've got. Suddenly, a drone crashes into one of their planes, causing significant damage. This isn't a movie scene; it's what happened during the Los Angeles wildfires. A man named Peter Akemann, a former big shot in th

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Feb 01 2025ENTERTAINMMENT

The Movie Dog Battle: Dog Man vs. The Competition

Starting with the dog, Paulick Scholastic's animated film Dog Man led the way this weekend, taking a big opening. This comes after a lackluster last few months. While it is no Kung Fu Panda 3, opening break with $41. 8M onward, and opens $35. 3 million this weekend. Drea

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Feb 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Powering Sensors Underwater with 'Coaxially Aligned' Tech

Sending power to things underwater isn't easy, especially if you want them to work for a long time and with no batteries. In places like the ocean, radio waves don't work well because water and salt mess with signals. The signals get weaker and the equipment gets disrupted. Underwater places aren't

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Feb 01 2025FINANCE

How China's Big Businesses Are Changing Their Games:The Financialization Factor

Imagine a world where big companies in China are not just focused on making products or providing services. They are also playing with money in big ways. This trend is called financialization, and it's a hot topic for a reason. It has a big impact on how well these companies do their main jobs.

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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 2025POLITICS

Platte County Mental Health Drama Still Unfolding

Platte County has not been able to implement a youth mental health fund. This fund was approved as a quarter-cent sales tax by voters. However, it was halted by commissioners in December. Months later, this decision remains contentious. A report was released from the Platte County Health De

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Feb 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Zoe Saldaña Weighs In On Co-Star's Controversial Past

Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in Avatar and Emmy-winning performance in Emilia Perez, recently spoke out about the recent controversy surrounding her co-star Karla Sofia Gascón. Gascón, who is a part of Emilia Perez, has been in the spotlight for old tweets that were racist, Islamophobic and hom

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