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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Surgery Success: Comparing Two Sides of the Brain

Brain surgery for epilepsy can be a game-changer. But what if the trouble spots are on both sides of the brain? This is what doctors call bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy (BTLE). In this case, doctors had to figure out if surgery on one side of the brain could help. They looked back at past cases. T

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Sepsis: Can AI Predict When Patients Need Help?

Sepsis is a serious condition that can be life-threatening. It happens when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues. This can lead to organ failure and even death. Early detection and treatment are key to improving outcomes for sepsis patients. One way to do this is by using tech

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Spine Fractures in Kids: The Surprising Trends

Spine fractures in kids are rare but can be serious. The spine of a child is different from an adult's. It's more flexible and can bend more. This means kids can get different types of spine fractures than adults. These fractures can happen in the middle or lower back, known as the thoracic and lumb

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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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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Moon's Morning Glory: Private Lander's First Light

The moon just got a little bit more familiar. A private spacecraft, Blue Ghost, touched down near a lonely peak called Mons Latreille. This spot is in a huge crater named Mare Crisium, which is in the northeast part of the moon's near side. The landing happened on a Sunday, March 2nd. The spacecraf

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Mar 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Weather Warriors: How MWFormer Tackles Multiple Weather Challenges

In the realm of computer vision, dealing with images taken in bad weather is a big deal. Think about it—rain, snow, and haze can mess up pictures, making it hard for computers to see what's going on. Most current methods can only handle one type of weather mess at a time. That's where MWFormer comes

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Mar 03 2025BUSINESS

Kroger's Big Shake-Up: CEO Steps Down Amid Conduct Probe

In a surprising turn of events, Rodney McMullen, the CEO of Kroger, the biggest grocery store chain in the country, has stepped down. This comes after a thorough internal investigation into his personal behavior. The investigation revealed that McMullen's actions didn't align with the company's ethi

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Moon Landing Victory: Texas Company Makes History

A company from Texas, Firefly Aerospace, just made history by successfully landing a spacecraft on the moon. The spacecraft, named Blue Ghost, touched down in the Sea of Crises, a region on the moon's northeast side. This landing is a big deal because it's the first time a commercially-built and ope

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Cuomo's Big Return: Will New Yorkers Give Him Another Chance?

Andrew Cuomo's political comeback has begun. He announced his run for New York City mayor. This has sparked a lot of questions. Is he a good choice for the city? The answer is not clear. Cuomo's political journey has been full of ups and downs. He was once a powerful governor. He resig

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Moon Landing: Private Company Scores a Win on the Lunar Surface

Firefly Aerospace made history as their Blue Ghost lunar lander touched down on the moon's surface. This wasn't just any landing; it was a triumph for private space exploration. The lander, launched in mid-January from Florida, carried 10 experiments for NASA. This mission was part of NASA's commerc

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