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Mar 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Face Magic: Making Virtual Makeup Look Real

Imagine putting on makeup that looks so real, you can't tell it's not actually there. That's the goal of a new technology called Dynamic Facial Projection Mapping (DFPM). This tech overlays computer-generated images onto human faces, creating an immersive experience. It's already being used in the m

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Heat Waves and Hospital Deaths: A Surprising Twist

Heat-related illnesses are a growing worry for public health. Everyone knows that hot weather can be dangerous, but did you know that the risk of dying in the hospital from heat-related issues isn't always higher in the hottest places? A big study in Japan looked at this problem. They used data from

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Buprenorphine in Action: The Real Deal for EMS

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across the United States are facing a big challenge. They are trying to figure out how to use buprenorphine, a powerful drug to treat opioid addiction, before patients even reach the hospital. This approach, known as prehospital buprenorphine administration, is sprea

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of Disease Spread: A Fresh Look at Predicting Infectious Trends

In the world of infectious disease tracking, getting real-time data is a big challenge. This is because the numbers often come in late and get changed later on. To tackle this, experts have come up with different ways to guess the current trends, called nowcasting. These methods try to fix the delay

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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

Arab World's Battle with Liver Disease: A Decade of Research

The Arab world has been grappling with a serious health issue called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD for short. This condition has been on the rise globally, but it's particularly bad in the Arab region. So, let's dive into what's been happening with research on th

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Mar 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flying Towards a Greener Future: United Airlines' Big Bet on Clean Air

United Airlines is taking a bold step towards reducing its carbon footprint. The company has invested in a cutting-edge technology that sucks carbon dioxide straight from the air. This isn't just about waiting for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to become more available. United Airlines Ventures Sus

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Mar 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Aging Genes in Joint Health

Osteoarthritis (OA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are both big problems that get worse as we age. But what's really going on inside our bodies that makes this happen? Scientists dug into public databases to find genes that change with age and might be linked to these conditions. They found 20 genes

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Fans in the Heat: How They Help Older Adults

Older adults often face challenges when temperatures soar, especially indoors. Studies have shown that electric fans don't cool down the body's core temperature when it's really hot, like 36°C. But what about how they feel and their mood? Eighteen older adults, with a median age of 72, took part in

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Why Girls Get Sick More Often: The X-Chromosome Mystery

Girls have two X chromosomes, and this can make them more likely to get autoimmune diseases. These are conditions where the body's immune system attacks itself. Scientists are finding out that the X chromosome plays a big role in this. First, let's talk about something called X Chromosome I

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Feb 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unconventional Picks for Best Picture in 2025

The 2025 Oscars are set to shake things up with a lineup of Best Picture nominees that are anything but ordinary. The films up for the top prize are not the usual big-budget blockbusters. They are not the typical action-packed, special effects-heavy movies that often dominate the box office. Instea

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