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May 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's New Deal: What's in It and Why It Matters

The Ukraine minerals deal is finally done. This deal was a long time coming. It took weeks of tough negotiations. At times, things got really heated, and the US even paused its aid to Ukraine. But in the end, Ukraine got a better deal than it initially seemed like it would. Ukraine managed to g

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May 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollow Knight: Silksong to be showcased in Australia

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to be playable in Australia in September 2025. This news has sparked excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting the game's release. The game will be featured at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne, as part of an exhibit called Game

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

The Shrinking Brain: Shrews' Secret to Surviving Winter

The Eurasian common shrew, Sorex araneus, is a small mammal that has a unique way of dealing with winter. Instead of hibernating or migrating, it shrinks its brain, skull, and most organs. Then, come spring, it grows back to its original size. This ability to change brain size is something that scie

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May 01 2025HEALTH

TikTok's Role in Healing Cesarean Scars

TikTok has become a hub for sharing tips on healing cesarean scars. This has raised questions about the quality and accuracy of the information being shared. A recent study looked into the products, methods, and procedures suggested on TikTok for helping new mothers heal from cesarean deliveries.

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

How Bias in Science Publishing Affects Us All

The idea that science should be free from bias is pretty straightforward. After all, the goal is to find reliable answers. However, there is a big problem called publication bias. This is when only certain results get published. It is a major issue and has been linked to the replication crisis in sc

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Does Social Media Make Teens Think Differently?

In the past, experts have warned that social media might mess with how teens think. A recent study wanted to check if this is true. It looked at how teens' brains work after using social media for a short time. It also compared this to how their brains work after chatting with friends in person. The

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Cracking the Code on Sickle Cell Care in Africa

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a big problem in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The main issue is that many people do not have access to the right care. This is because of several key problems. First, there is a lack of universal screening for infants and the wider population. This means that many peopl

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May 01 2025HEALTH

Young Faith or Hidden Struggle? Understanding Kids' Religious Anxiety

Pediatric scrupulosity is a complex issue that often goes unnoticed. It is a condition where children experience excessive guilt and worry about religious or moral matters. Up to one-third of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) deal with this. It is a condition where people feel guilty

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May 01 2025HEALTH

What's Holding Back Hand Surgery?

Lots of things shape how healthy we are. These include where we live, how much money we make, and our access to good food and healthcare. These factors are called social determinants of health. They play a big role in how well we heal and recover from medical treatments. This is true for many types

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May 01 2025HEALTH

The Ups and Downs of Vaccine Doubt

The refusal or delay in getting vaccines has become a significant public health issue. This problem has only grown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The antivaccine movement has gained more followers and spread false ideas and mistrust. This has made it clear that better communication between healthcare

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