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Jul 12 2025SCIENCE

How Face Shapes Are Changing and Why Your Mask Might Not Fit

People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan

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Jul 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 17 Color Choices: What's New and What's Not?

Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 models are making waves, and not just because of their expected features. The latest buzz is about the color options for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air. A recent leak has spilled the beans on what colors we can expect to see. The iPhone 17 is rumored to come in five shad

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Missouri Workers Lose Paid Sick Leave: What Happened?

Missouri workers who had just started earning paid sick leave will lose it soon. This change comes from a new law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. The law also stops the minimum wage from going up with inflation. Business groups wanted this change. They argued that the paid sick leave law was too muc

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Jul 11 2025SCIENCE

Smart Tech Helps Scientists Study Brain Chemistry

Scientists are always looking for better ways to study the brain. One tool they use is called PET scanning. This tool helps them see how different parts of the brain work. But the data from these scans can be tricky to understand. One method to make sense of this data is called spectral analysis. I

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Jul 11 2025EDUCATION

How Museums Can Teach Doctors About Faith and Healing

Doctors in training often miss out on learning about religion and spirituality. This is a big deal because many patients find comfort and meaning in their faith. But how can medical schools fix this? One cool idea is to take students to museums. Museums have tons of artifacts from different religio

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Smart Tech is Changing the Way We Fight Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a big deal. It's one of the most common and deadly cancers out there. Every year, about 2 million people get it, and 1. 8 million lose their lives because of it. And it's only getting worse. By 2050, experts think there could be 3. 8 million new cases. That's why finding it early and

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Why Are Mental Health Experts Quitting Public Jobs?

New Zealand's public mental health services are facing a big problem. More and more psychiatrists are choosing to leave their jobs. This is a serious issue because it affects the care that people receive. There are many reasons why psychiatrists are leaving. One big reason is the workload. They hav

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

Seoul's Food Service Market: A Data-Driven Look at Survival Rates

Seoul's food service market is facing a tough challenge. Many small businesses close within just three years. This is a big problem for South Korea's economy. But why does this happen? And how can we predict which areas will struggle in the future? A recent study took a deep dive into this issue. I

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Jul 11 2025EDUCATION

PCD's Milestone: A Look at Its Growing Influence

PCD has just hit a big milestone. It's been around for 20 years, and it's growing stronger. The journal just got its highest 5-year impact factor ever. That's a big deal. It shows that PCD is becoming more important in its field. But what does this really mean? A high impact factor means that more

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Spin: Why Days Are Getting Shorter

Our planet is in a bit of a hurry lately. Earth has been spinning faster than usual, making some days shorter than the standard 24 hours. This isn't just a one-time thing. It's happening more often, and scientists are paying close attention. On July 9, 2025, Earth completed a full rotation in just

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