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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

People's Views on AI in Mental Health Support

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been a hot topic, sparking both enthusiasm and worries. In India, where only one doctor is available for every 834 people, AI could be a game-changer in easing healthcare strain. But what do people really think about AI taking on mental heal

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Nov 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Water Polluters on the Rise: What We Know and How We Handle Them

Emerging contaminants (ECs) are pollutants that have started to show up in our waterways. They come from things like personal care products, antibiotics, painkillers, hormone disruptors, and even psychiatric medications. Scientists have gotten better at finding these pollutants, but we still need mo

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Nov 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Smart Fix for Chromium Pollution: The PAD Resin Story

Ever wanted to clean up a polluted lake? Well, meet the PAD resin, a super absorbent material designed to tackle chromium (VI) pollution. Made via an eco-friendly process, this resin is no ordinary adsorbent. It not only soaks up a lot of chromium (VI), but also changes color when it does, making it

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Nov 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Solving Joint Surface Stress: A New Ultrasonic Method

Machine tools, like any complex system, have a weak link—the joint surface. This surface plays a crucial role in determining the machine's overall stiffness and accuracy during machining. Understanding the distribution of contact stress here is vital but tricky. Scientists have now come up with a cl

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Preventing Teen Violence: A Tech-Savvy Approach

Imagine this: a cutting-edge tech tool designed to shield teens from violence, especially within primary healthcare settings. This isn't some futuristic dream; it's a real documentary project that's making waves. The goal? To spread the word about effective strategies to keep adolescents safe. But h

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Transforming Plant Waste into Resveratrol: A Greener Way

Scientists have found a new, eco-friendly method to turn plant waste into a valuable compound called resveratrol. They used a type of fungus called Aspergillus niger, attached to tiny cellulose particles, and a special liquid called deep eutectic solvent (DES) to make this happen. The goal was to im

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Checking for Breast Cancer: Three Methods Under the Microscope

There are three common ways doctors check for breast cancer when it's still early. Meet the mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. They were all tested on 33 women who either had breast cancer or were suspected to. Let's see what each method is like. Mammograms are the oldies but goodies in the detection

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Secrets of Steroid Hormone Quantification in Serum Samples

Steroid hormones play a big role in our bodies, controlling many important functions. To understand how they work and how they relate to health issues, scientists need accurate ways to measure them in our bodily fluids. One exciting method combines Fe3O4/reduced graphene oxide (Fe3O4/rGO) nanocompos

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Nov 28 2024EDUCATION

Schools as First Responders: Handling Mental Health and Safety in Kids

Schools in India have a severe lack of mental health programs that cover crucial topics like sexuality and personal safety. To address this, a project was initiated in 162 government schools, targeting nearly 21, 000 children over two years. These kids were in grades 6 to 10 and attended sessions ab

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Nov 28 2024BUSINESS

The Tech Benefits of Company Mergers: A Closer Look

Mergers and acquisitions can buy companies more than just assets; they can also bring innovative technology. Researchers have taken a close look at Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2007 to 2020, using a method called Difference-in-Differences. This wasn't ju

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