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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Beef Recall Alert: E. coli Concerns Nationwide

Listen up! A massive recall is happening across the U. S. for ground beef. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is calling back 167, 277 pounds of the stuff. Why? They think it might have some unwanted guests – E. coli bacteria. This recall comes from Wolve

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Testing SIMIND with a Heart Phantom

Simulating medical images with nuclear detectors, known as Monte Carlo simulation codes like SIMIND, are really handy tools for scientists. This study was all about checking if SIMIND could be a good substitute for real nuclear medicine experiments. They used a cardiac phantom, called HL, which is l

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Nov 23 2024HISTORY

The Ottomans' Tech Tales: How Technology Reshaped an Empire

In the twilight years of the Ottoman Empire, a fascinating dance began between new technologies and the expansive, diverse empire. Historians have long debated how the Ottoman ruling elites embraced innovations like steamships, railways, and electricity to bolster their geopolitical power. However,

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Nov 23 2024EDUCATION

Improving Customer Satisfaction: What Motivates Public Service Employees?

Public service workers play a crucial role in customer satisfaction, but in many developing countries, this isn't always achieved. Governments have tried to enhance public service delivery, yet the results haven't been impressive. This calls for a deeper understanding of what drives employees to per

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

American Airlines Stops Line Cutters with New Tech

Imagine this: you're at the airport, eager to board your flight and squeeze into that coveted overhead bin space. But whoa, American Airlines has a new trick up their sleeve! They've just rolled out tech that won't let you scan your boarding pass until your group is called. It's all about keeping th

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Bugs in the City: The Surprising Urban Spread of Chagas Disease

Chagas disease is a big health problem all over the world. It's closely tied to social inequality and lack of political action. Now, the bugs that spread this disease are being found more often in cities, making things even tougher. Let's dive into what's happening in Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil,

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Nov 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

Biometric Tech: How India's Airports Are Getting Smarter

Imagine traveling through India's airports without papers—only your smile as your ticket. That's the future SITA, a global IT provider, and India's Airports Authority are creating. They've partnered to implement seamless travel through facial recognition. They're called DigiYatra airports. You just

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Stroke Prevention: What Really Matters?

Strokes are no joke. They're one of the top causes of death worldwide, affecting millions each year. You might think all strokes are the same, but new research says some risks hit harder than others. Let's dive in! A stroke happens when something goes wrong with your blood vessels in the brain. It

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Nov 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Camilla's Son Debunks Myths About Her Health Habits

Queen Camilla recently made headlines when she had to cancel events due to a chest infection. Online chatter sparked over her alleged heavy drinking and smoking habits. But her son, Tom Parker Bowles, cleared the air with a brief statement. When asked about his mom's supposed reputation for gin drin

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Sedatives in Brain Surgery: A Look at Dexmedetomidine

Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and when surgery is needed, doctors turn to certain medications to help. One of those is dexmedetomidine, often used during craniotomies - that's a surgical procedure to remove a part of the skull to treat brain injuries or trouble. It's a type of sedat

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