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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Why are hospital assaults happening more?

Harsh realities like staff shortages, poor hiring practices, and neglected training are making hospitals dangerous places. Safeguards for patients are often lagging. For instance, HCA Florida Citrus Hospital's policy for handling sexual misconduct cases is detailed but poor execution might have let

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Science under Spotlight: The Political Twist

Imagine a world where science and politics walk hand in hand. Sounds intriguing, right? But what happens when these two powerful forces collide? It's a story worth exploring. Scientists spend years digging deep into the mysteries of our world. They conduct experiments, crunch numbers, and come up w

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Nov 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Orlando's Science Center Blasts Off with Paper Rockets

Imagine this: 271 people, all gathered in the Dr. Phillips CineDome of the Orlando Science Center with one mission – to launch paper rockets simultaneously. This wasn't just a fun activity; it was a world record attempt! The goal was to get 250 rockets airborne at the same time. How did they do it?

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Scientists: A Dose of Humility Could Boost Post-Pandemic Trust

Who do you trust? That question's been on a lot of minds since the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists used to be at the top of the list, but now, things have changed. According to a recent study, people's faith in scientists dropped from 87% to a low of 73% during the health crisis. Ouch! But why the dro

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Nov 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

WWE Hits Netflix: A New Era for Wrestling Fans

Get ready for a major shake-up in the world of wrestling! World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is set to launch its first "Monday Night Raw" episode on Netflix on January 6, 2023. The big news was announced by WWE's Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque during a concert by Travis Scott at Co

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

How AI is Revolutionizing Nasal Cavity Segmentation in CT Scans

Imagine you're a doctor trying to understand how someone's nose works, or you're planning a delicate surgery. You'd need to see a super clear image of the nasal cavity and the tiny details inside. Head CT scans can help, but spotting the differences between all the tiny structures in the nose isn't

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Nov 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

New Delhi Chokes on Hazardous Smog: Schools Close, Curbs Enforced

Imagine waking up to a thick, gray blanket of smog. That's what happened in New Delhi on Monday. Air pollution hit its peak this season, leaving the city of over 33 million people gasping for fresh air. Schools shut their doors, construction sites froze, and big trucks were banned from the roads. Th

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Nov 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Expands Board with New Faces and Fresh Ideas

CVS Health has bolstered its board of directors, adding four new members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been vocal about the company’s struggles. The latest development comes after productive discussions with shareholder Glenview Capital Management, which holds about a 1% stake in CVS H

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Water-Sensitive Color-Changing Composites

Imagine a material that changes color when it comes into contact with water. Sounds like magic, right? It's actually the work of hydrochromic materials, which are hot topics in sensing and security. Perovskite materials are known for their water-induced color changes, but making this happen in perov

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Nov 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s New Periscope Camera Tech: Better Zoom in a Smaller Package

Samsung has just unveiled a nifty new camera technology called All Lenses on Prism (ALoP). This tech changes the layout of periscope cameras to make them smaller and better at capturing low-light pictures. Periscope cameras use mirrors or prisms to enable long-range zoom, but they often take up a lo

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