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Dec 01 2025SCIENCE

Keeping Online Surveys Honest: Smart Ways to Stop Cheating

Online surveys are a great way to gather information from many people quickly and cheaply. They can reach folks who might not otherwise participate, like those in remote areas or sensitive groups. But, there's a catch. When surveys are open to everyone via a generic link or offer money, dishonest pe

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Jul 31 2025HEALTH

Why Are We Missing the Big Picture on Vaccine Safety?

Vaccines are a big deal, but how well do we really know their long-term effects? Right now, most studies just compare people who got vaccinated to those who didn't. But is that enough? Probably not. Here's why: these studies often look at side effects and compare them to what's expected in the gener

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

How Sports Can Help Kids Grow: A Look at Real-World Challenges

Sports can be a powerful tool to help kids grow in many ways. They can improve physical health, boost mental well-being, and build social skills. This is especially true for kids who might not have access to many opportunities. But measuring how well these sports programs work can be tricky. One bi

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Jul 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ningbo's Rivers: A Three-Part Health Check

Ningbo's rivers are getting a thorough health check-up, and it's about time. Most studies only use one method to check the water's condition. But this time, researchers decided to be more thorough. They used three different ways to see how clean and alive the rivers are. First, they looked at 15 ri

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Jul 05 2025SCIENCE

How Media Shapes Bioethics Discussions

Bioethics is a field that blends science, life, and ethics. It's not just discussed in academic settings; it's a hot topic in media too. TV, newspapers, and online platforms all play a role in shaping how society views bioethical issues. However, the way media handles these topics is often messy and

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Jun 18 2025SCIENCE

Unmasking the Dragon Man: The Denisovan Connection

The Dragon Man skull, a giant human-like cranium, was first unearthed in 1933 by a worker in Harbin City, China. The skull was later donated to science in 2018. This skull is massive, with a long, low braincase, a prominent brow ridge, a broad nose, and large eyes. It was initially classified as a n

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Jun 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Who Penned the Bible? AI Sheds Light on Ancient Texts

The Bible, a sacred text for millions, has long been a subject of curiosity regarding its authorship. Over centuries, it has undergone numerous transcriptions and edits, making it challenging to pinpoint a single author. Believers often accept the Bible as it stands, viewing it as a divine transmiss

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Jun 05 2025HEALTH

Violence Against Women: What's Been Done and What's Still Missing?

Violence against women is a global issue that crosses all age groups and social classes. To tackle this problem, a comprehensive review was conducted. This review looked at scientific studies from various databases, including EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, and PsycInfo. The goal was to understand w

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Unspoken Barriers: The Silent Struggle of Kurds in Turkish Hospitals

The Kurds in Turkey face a hidden struggle when they need medical help. This struggle is not about money or distance to hospitals. It is about language and feeling powerless. When researchers talk to these Kurds, they must listen carefully. The Kurds might not say it directly, but their words hold d

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May 29 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Impact of Childhood Hardships on Mental Health

The link between tough times in childhood and mental health issues in adulthood has been studied before. But, the idea that the more hardship a child faces, the higher the risk of mental health problems later in life, hasn't been fully explored. This is where a recent study comes in. It aimed to gat

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