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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Predicting CRRT Outcomes: AI Meets Pediatric ICU

You probably know that continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a big deal for kids in the ICU with kidney troubles. But guess what? Figuring out how they'll do after starting CRRT is like trying to predict the weather in a place you've never been before. That's because there are so many diffe

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

New Jersey's Drone Sightings: What's the Truth?

Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing unexplained flying objects. That's exactly what's been happening in New Jersey. The governor has asked people to relax because the FBI is investigating. They've looked into many reports and found most drones are harmless. Some are even hobbyist drones o

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Dec 17 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Scam Alert: Hackers Pretend to Be Investors to Steal Millions

Ever heard of the North Korean hacker group, Lazarus? They're back with a new trick, the FBI says. After stealing billions in crypto, they're now pretending to be venture capitalists to target startup CEOs. In November 2023, they fooled a crypto startup's CEO using a fake Telegram account. They sent

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

The Grass Genus Homolepis: A Journey in Plant Photosynthesis Evolution

Ever wondered how grasses adapt to different environments? Scientists have been studying the grass genus Homolepis to understand just that. This group of grasses is special because it shows different stages of an important process called C4 evolution. C4 evolution helps plants deal with hot and dry

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Weather Watch: What to Expect in North Texas This Week

Get ready, North Texas! A cold front is on its way, bringing some thunderstorms tonight. Don't worry, they'll move east soon, leaving us with a dry night. Tomorrow will be a bit cooler, but still pretty mild with highs in the 60s. Another cold front rolls in Tuesday night, making Wednesday feel more

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Tracking Knee Heat: A Unique Way to Spot Health Issues

Would you believe that understanding the temperature changes in your knees could help doctors spot problems early? The knee, especially in athletes and older folks, is prone to injuries and diseases. Doctors often monitor surface temperature to keep an eye on conditions like osteoarthritis and tendo

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Maize Farmers in Zimbabwe: How Weather Forecasts Boost Crop Yields

In Zimbabwe's rural areas, like Manicaland Province, small-scale maize farmers face big challenges from changing weather patterns, especially droughts. These shifts can seriously harm their livelihoods. But what if they had reliable weather forecasts tailored to their locations? Such forecasts could

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Cricket Showdown: PA vs SA at Boland Park

Get ready for a thrilling cricket match! South Africa and Pakistan are facing off in the first ODI of their three-match series at Boland Park in Paarl on December 17. The South Africans, fresh off a 2-0 win in the T20I series, are eager to keep their winning streak alive. Pakistan, on the other hand

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Plasma Proteins and Sepsis: What We Need to Know

Sepsis is one of the top reasons people die in intensive care units. To get better at predicting who might die and how to treat them, it's crucial to understand how the proteins in their blood change over time. Researchers are studying these proteins, called the plasma proteome, to find patterns tha

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

The New Era of Proton Therapy: Rapid Beam Control and Skip Spots

Mayo Clinic Florida is upgrading its cancer care with a Hitachi particle therapy system that's a leap ahead. This new tech includes super-fast scan speeds and a powerful proton beam. One standout feature is the rapid beam off control (RBOC), which can quickly stop the beam when needed. There's a tri

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