NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Battle of Blood: Comparing Treatments for Severe Aplastic Anemia

Severe aplastic anemia (SAA) is a serious blood disorder. It is a condition where the body stops making enough new blood cells. This is a big problem in China. Doctors need more real-world studies. These studies help them make better choices for treating SAA. Two common treatments are cyclospor

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Apr 07 2025WEATHER

Staying Safe in Minnesota: Your Guide to Weather Alerts

Severe weather is a fact of life in Minnesota. Every year, the state experiences a range of weather events that can be dangerous if not properly prepared for. This year, from April 7 to 11, there is a special week dedicated to helping people understand and stay safe during these events. Each day foc

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: Putting Patients First in Severe Aortic Stenosis Care

Severe aortic stenosis is a serious heart condition where the aortic valve narrows, making it hard for the heart to pump blood. This can lead to major health issues if not treated properly. Traditionally, doctors have relied on their expertise to decide the best course of treatment. However, a shift

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Opossum Feeding Facts: What Works and What Doesn't

Laboratory opossums, specifically Monodelphis domestica, play a big role in biomedical research. Keeping them healthy and happy means feeding them right. So, what's the best way to do that? Researchers looked into how opossums interact with their food and how different feeding methods affec

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Fighting Malnutrition: What Helps Kids Recover Faster

Severe acute malnutrition is a big problem for kids under five in Ethiopia. It's a major cause of sickness and death. But how long does it take for kids to get better? And what helps them recover faster? Researchers looked into this by studying kids aged 6 to 59 months who were treated for severe a

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

A Mite Mistake, The Crops Spared

Laboratory scientists have been studying a wild character in the European countryside. This tiny rascal is the Lewis spider mite, and there is no candy cane to deal with in the end. They do not have a monster of a bad reputation to live up to. It is not the bad guy scientists thought they may hav

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Channels: Why Bed Material Matters in Stormwater Control

Storms can be tough on city channels, especially when urbanization changes how water flows. We've been using rules called the Unified Stormwater Sizing Criteria (USSC) to manage this, but it turns out they might not be keeping channels safe from erosion. So, let's dig into how we can do better. Fir

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Jan 14 2025WEATHER

Tornado Trends: How Weather Patterns Vary Across the US

Severe storms and tornadoes are some of nature's most dangerous events, causing significant damage and harm. The weather conditions near the surface are heavily influenced by large-scale weather patterns, known as synoptic patterns. To understand how tornadoes might change with the climate, scientis

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Dec 15 2024WEATHER

Russian Cargo Ships Struggle in Crimea Storm

Severe weather in the Kerch Strait, between Russia and annexed Crimea, has left two Russian cargo ships in trouble. One ship, Volgoneft 212, ran aground and its crew of 13 was evacuated after a rescue helicopter arrived. Unfortunately, one person lost their life. Another ship, Volgoneft 239, with 14

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Dec 05 2024SPORTS

Big Ten's Recruiting Wins: Oregon Ducks Lead the Pack

National Signing Day for the class of 2025 is almost over, and the Big Ten Conference is making a strong showing. Three schools—Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Michigan Wolverines—have recruiting classes in the national top 10. Eight schools in the Big Ten are in the top 25. The On3 Industry

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