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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

How 3D Tech is Changing Kids' Brain Surgery

Surgery on the brain is tricky. It's like trying to navigate a maze while blindfolded. But now, there's a new tool called the Surgical Theater system. It's like giving surgeons a map and a pair of 3D glasses. This system takes flat X-ray pictures and turns them into 3D models. It's like going from

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Jul 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Borderlands 4: Fans Plan Ahead, But Game's Not Done Yet

Fans of Borderlands 4 are already diving deep into the game's mechanics, even though it's not out yet. They've created a skill tree planner for two characters, Vex and Rafa, letting players map out their game strategy early. This is pretty cool, but there's a catch. The game's creative director, Gr

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Plant Secrets: How AI is Revolutionizing Botanical Data

Plants hold a wealth of information that can greatly benefit agriculture and environmental studies. Details like where they grow, how they grow, and where they are found can be scattered across countless texts. Extracting this data manually is slow and often misses important details. That's where AI

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Workplace Well-being at Risk: Federal Cuts Threaten Mental Health Progress

In Connecticut, construction workers who complete addiction treatment are paired with a recovery coach. This coach checks in daily, attends recovery meetings, and helps them reintegrate into work for a year. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not

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Jul 08 2025SPORTS

Ohio State's Hidden Gems in College Football 26

Ohio State has a lot of talented players, but some might be underrated in the new College Football 26 video game. The game rates players based on their skills, but sometimes it misses the mark. Payton Pierce, a linebacker, is one of those players. He's only rated 74 overall, which is lower than a m

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Silencing Workers: The End of Secret Deals?

A big change is coming to how companies handle complaints. Soon, bosses won't be able to use secret deals to stop workers from talking about sexual misconduct or discrimination at work. This change is part of a new law expected to pass later this year. These secret deals, called non-disclosure agre

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Jul 08 2025SCIENCE

Barley's Fight Against Rust: A Genetic Breakthrough

Scientists have found new ways to help barley plants fight off a nasty disease called stripe rust. This disease is a big problem for barley crops in many parts of the world. To tackle this issue, researchers looked at 318 different types of barley from all over the globe. They tested these plants ag

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

Helping Workers Tackle Student Loans: What Employers Can Do

The past few years have been tough for people with student loans. The hope for widespread debt forgiveness is gone, and the break for those who defaulted on their loans ended in May. Now, the government is taking money from wages, tax refunds, and benefits of those in default. This could hurt millio

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Jul 08 2025SCIENCE

How Plants and Water Shape Tiny Life in Vertical Farms

Vertical farms are becoming more popular. They let us grow plants in a controlled way. But how do these farms affect the tiny living things on plants? These tiny life forms are called microbes. They can be good or bad for plants. In a recent study, scientists looked at two main sources of microbes

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Eating Plants: A Simple Way to Stay Sharp and Young

New research shows that eating more plants can help you stay healthy and live longer. This isn't just about eating salads. It's about a whole way of eating that focuses on plant-based foods. The study looked at over 105, 000 people. They were between 39 and 69 years old. Researchers tracked their d

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