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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ways to Improve Learning in Time-Based Networks

Time-based networks, like social media or online shopping platforms, show how connections change over time. Lately, scientists have focused on creating better models to understand these networks. But there's a catch: they haven't paid much attention to the quality of the "wrong" examples used to tra

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

California's political landscape might look quite different if ranked choice voting became the norm. This system, where voters rank candidates by preference, has already made waves in places like New York City. In the recent mayoral race, a lesser-known candidate, Zohran Mamdani, beat a well-establi

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Hunger Hurdles: Refugees' Fight for Food in the U. S.

Refugees in the U. S. often struggle to put food on the table. This isn't just a one-time problem. It's a challenge that can pop up at different times after they resettle. Why? Because their journey to find enough food isn't straightforward. It's a mix of hurdles and creative solutions. First, let'

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Jul 17 2025RELIGION

Believing in a Moral God: How Faith Can Bridge Divides

People often think that believing in a moral God brings people of the same faith together. But does this belief also help people from different faiths work together? Recent studies show that when people think about God, they tend to trust and be trusted more, not just by their own religious group, b

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Jul 16 2025SCIENCE

A Piece of Mars Lands on Earth for a Hefty Price

A big chunk of Mars, now on Earth, just sold for a whopping $4. 3 million. This isn't just any rock; it's the largest piece of Mars ever found on our planet. Weighing in at 54 pounds, it's a giant compared to other Martian meteorites, which are usually tiny. This meteorite, named NWA 16788, was dis

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

Fed Official Sees Strong Economy as a Buffer Against Tariff Effects

Susan Collins, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, thinks the economy is strong enough to handle tariffs without needing quick action from the Fed. She believes businesses and households are in good shape, which might help soften the blow of higher tariffs. This gives the Fed time to caref

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

How Different Therapists in Colorado Approach Faith and Healing

In Colorado, mental health experts have different views on how to include a person's faith in their treatment. A recent study looked at how psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and clinical social workers feel about this. The study found that these professionals have varying o

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Jul 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Video Smarts: How EAAR Model Sees and Understands Actions

Ever wondered how computers can understand what's happening in a video? It's not magic, it's science! The EAAR model is a smart tool that helps computers figure out actions in videos. This isn't just about fun and games. It's useful in many areas like security, traffic control, and even entertainmen

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

How Video Calls Are Changing Kids' Brain Cancer Treatment

Video calls are now a big deal in treating brain cancer in children. This isn't just a short-term trend. It's been going on for 20 years between two hospitals, one in Jordan and one in Canada. But it's not just them anymore. Since 2018, more hospitals in the region have joined in. They all talk abou

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Jul 12 2025BUSINESS

How Do Visits from Analysts Influence Company Risks?

In China, companies listed on the stock exchange are under constant scrutiny. One interesting aspect is how visits from institutional analysts affect how these companies take risks. Researchers looked into this and found something surprising. More visits in one year can lead to managers taking bigge

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