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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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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

Building a Better Digital Hub for Young Cancer Fighters

Young people who beat cancer often find it tough to get the help they need online. Right now, the digital support out there is all over the place. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. A new idea is to bring everyone together to build a better online platform. This platform should be easy

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Jul 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Wearable Tech Takes Health Tracking to the Next Level

Wearable tech like smartwatches and fitness trackers are getting smarter. They can now track health patterns more accurately than before. A recent study shows that these devices can predict health conditions by analyzing daily activities like movement, sleep, and exercise. This is a big deal because

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Jul 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Breakthrough in Battery Tech: Sodium-Ion Batteries That Work in Any Weather

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are stepping up as strong contenders in the world of energy storage. They are seen as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, especially for large-scale applications. However, making SIBs that can handle different temperatures, deliver high performance, and last

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Temperature and Saliva Affect Oral Cancer Cells

Oral cancer often appears in a specific area of the mouth, shaped like a U. This area includes the floor of the mouth, the sides of the tongue, and the back part near the tonsils. Scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens and how cells in this area deal with changes in temperature a

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Jul 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Tiny Fungi Help Trees Survive Harsh Conditions

In the world of plants, tiny helpers called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are making a big difference. These fungi team up with trees, like the Casuarina equisetifolia, to help them survive tough conditions. Scientists wanted to see how these fungi help the trees when they are growing in coral

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Defense Contractor's CEO: Big Donor, Bigger Questions

Kevin Stein, the CEO of TransDigm Group Inc. , has been making headlines, but not for the reasons you might think. This Ohio-based company, which supplies parts for military and commercial aircraft, has been under the microscope for years. Back in 2019, an audit revealed that TransDigm had made mill

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

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

Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte

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Jul 10 2025BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines: Adjusting to a Changing Travel Landscape

Delta Air Lines has had to adjust its plans for 2025. The company now expects lower profits because fewer people are booking flights than they thought. This is happening because there are too many flights available and people are waiting longer to make travel plans. Even though things are not as goo

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