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Apr 11 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mysteries of Fast Radio Bursts

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are incredibly brief flashes of radio waves. They come from far beyond our galaxy. Their origins remain a mystery. Scientists have made significant strides in detecting these bursts. Hundreds of new bursts have been found. Some of them repeat. This has opened up new wa

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Apr 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Electricity Use in Vietnamese Homes: Who Uses More and Why?

The link between how much electricity a household uses and the family's background is a big deal. It's a key piece of the puzzle in figuring out how to cut down on energy use and fight climate change. But for Vietnam, this link has not been studied much. Two big surveys from 2012 and 2020 shed some

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Apr 11 2025LIFESTYLE

A Half Century of Community Care

A support group in Dallas is marking a major milestone this week. The Stewpot is celebrating 50 years of helping people in need. It started as a small church effort. It has since grown into a big operation. The Stewpot offers a wide range of services. These include food, housing help, and even

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

AI: The New Research Buddy in Health Economics

AI is changing the game in health economics. It is making research faster and more accurate. Research is important in health economics. It helps people understand how to manage money in healthcare. It also helps to improve healthcare services. AI can help with this research. It can quickly look thro

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Apr 10 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Threat in Farm Waste

Farm waste is not just about the smell or the mess. It's a big deal for our health. There's a lot of talk about antibiotic resistance. This is when bacteria learn to beat the drugs meant to kill them. It's a real worry for doctors. But did you know that farm waste plays a big role in this probl

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

Unchecked Antibiotic Use in Nigeria's Livestock Industry

Antibiotic resistance is a global issue. It is growing faster than the creation of new drugs. This poses a serious threat to both human and animal health. It is a problem that is getting worse in Nigeria. It is not just about the animals. It is also about the people who rely on them for their livel

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Smart Move: Why Lagging in AI Can Be an Advantage

Microsoft is making waves in the AI world with a strategy that might seem counterintuitive at first glance. The tech giant is choosing to develop AI models that are a few months behind the latest cutting-edge technology. This approach, led by Microsoft's AI chief, offers some surprising benefits. F

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

How Good Are Our Pregnancy Care Rules?

The goal was to check how good and useful current pregnancy care rules are. These rules are meant to help countries use or change them as needed. A thorough search was done in a big database for rules made with a system called GRADE. This system is used to create health guidelines. The rules found w

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

The Double-Edged Sword of Herbicide Resistance in Rice

Herbicides are a double-edged sword. They help farmers keep weeds at bay, but they also pose a risk. Weeds can develop resistance, making the herbicides less effective. This is a big problem, especially with paraquat. Paraquat is a fast-acting herbicide used around the world. It's non-selective,

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

Melanoma Cells: The Silent Survivors of Chemo

Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, often becomes resistant to treatment. This resistance can be due to chemotherapy-induced senescence. This means that instead of dying, some cancer cells stop growing but do not die. This can lead to treatment failure. Finding and targeting these senescent cells is a

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