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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Battling Malaria: How Insecticide Treated Nets Are Working in Ghana

What if you could help save lives by understanding simple health tools used in communities? In the North Tongu District of Ghana, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are being used to fight malaria, a big problem for kids under five. Let's dive in to see how well these nets are being used by the careg

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

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Feb 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Stretchy Supercapacitors: The Future of Wearable Tech

Imagine a world where your clothes can power themselves and monitor your health. This isn't science fiction anymore! Scientists have created a supercapacitor that can be woven into fabric. These yarn-based supercapacitors can be integrated into textiles to form flexible and lightweight self-powered

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

Alphabet's Stock Drops Despite Big Plans

Alphabet, the big boss behind Google, had some disappointing news recently. The company's stock took a hit after it didn't meet the money expectations for the last three months of 2024. Even though they made a lot of money, investors were hoping for more. The tech giant brought in $96. 5 bi

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Changing Scene of Pregnancy Check-ups in Ethiopia

The importance of regular pregnancy check-ups, also called antenatal care (ANC), is huge. They help lower the chances of health problems for both mothers and babies. But, not everyone in Ethiopia has equal access to these services. This is a big issue that needs to be talked about. People in Ethiop

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

A Lifesaving Story: Maternal Healthcare in Lagos, Nigeria

In the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, a significant number of women of childbearing age are well-versed in maternal healthcare services. A recent survey conducted between July 2022 and March 2023 brought to light some eye-opening insights. This survey of 453 women revealed that 99% of women were f

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Feb 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Stiletto: A Futuristic Car that Never Was

The GM-X Stiletto is a futuristic concept car. It was designed during the 1960s. At that time, the space race was happening. Designers from the Advanced Development Department of General Motors were tasked with creating it. The goal was to make the most futuristic and technologically advanced car ev

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

What Makes Bulgarian Peaches Special?

Peaches, a favorite fruit for many, have a story to tell. Eight varieties grown in Bulgaria were analyzed to understand what makes them unique. Eight varieties grown in Bulgaria were analyzed. The varieties grown in Bulgaria were "Filina", "Gergana", "Ufo-4", "July lady", "Laskava", "Flat Queen", "E

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Cartilage's Hidden Story: Lipids and Osteoarthritis

Cartilage's role in joint health can become easily overlooked. This tough material in our joints keeps bones from rubbing together. But sometimes, things go wrong, resulting in osteoarthritis. It turns out that the molecules called lipids can tell a story about what's happening at the joint level in

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Spinning With The Planet

The Earth spins in space, and it's ever so slightly tilted. This tilt is a big deal. To understand how big, let's break down what we know. Earth's axis goes in a slow motion wobble. This wobble is like a spinning top that slowly changes its tilt over 10, 000 years. But don't think it's a perfect ci

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