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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Temporary Telemedicine Policies on Chronic Disease Care in South Korea

In South Korea, telemedicine has been used to manage chronic diseases for a while now. But how effective and safe is it when used nationwide? Let's dive in! Researchers looked back at national claims data to figure out how well a temporary telemedicine policy worked. They wanted to see if it helped

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Avoids Jail Time, Gets Unsupervised Release

In a surprising turn of events, former FTX executive Gary Wang won't serve any jail time for his role in the crypto exchange's downfall. On Wednesday, a U. S. district judge sentenced him to three years of unsupervised release and time served for four fraud-related counts. The judge, Lewis Kaplan, p

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Conspiracy Theories and Their Impact on Outgroup Attitudes During Crises

What happens when people believe in conspiracy theories during crises? This study took a closer look at this question, focusing on Germany. Researchers used an experiment to see how different crisis scenarios, like health, economic, and security issues, affected people's attitudes towards others, or

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Brain's Gamma Waves: More Than Just a Buzz

For over eight decades, scientists have been curious about the brain's gamma waves, which oscillate between 30 to 150 times per second. Despite recent advances, we're still puzzled about their exact role in how we perceive, think, and act. Let's dive into what we know so far. First, let's chat abou

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Seeing the Invisible: Scientists Model a Photon's Shape

Imagine trying to see the face of a single flash of light. That's what scientists from the University of Birmingham in the UK have practically done. They've created a clever computer model to understand how light and matter interact. Light, as we know, acts like both a wave and a particle. Understan

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Mystery in the Baltic: Two Undersea Cables Cut, Officials Disagree

Imagine this: two crucial undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea got suddenly cut just hours apart. European officials think it’s an act of sabotage, possibly linked to Russia. But US officials suggest it could be an accident, maybe a ship’s anchor dragging the cables. This isn’t the first time

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Living with Hidden Pain: A Personal Journey

Ever wondered what it's like to live with chronic pain that doctors can't pin down? One person explored this exact experience in a unique type of research called autoethnography. This approach offers a deep dive into personal stories while connecting them to wider cultural and social themes. The goa

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Stormey Weather: A 'Bomb Cyclone' Strikes the Northwest US

A whopper of a storm hit the northwest United States this week, packing a punch with intense winds and heavy rain. Meteorologists dubbed it a "bomb cyclone, " an event that happens when a storm suddenly gains strength. Also known as an atmospheric river, this storm is a massive stream of moisture fr

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Farming in a Changing Climate: Experts Talk Air Pollution and Adaptation

In October 2023, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology hosted an international workshop focused on how agriculture can adapt to climate change and air pollution. Experts from various fields gathered to discuss the challenges and priorities for the future. The workshop was divided

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Renal Denervation: A 10-Year Look into Managing Unrelenting High Blood Pressure

Think about a group of 65 people who couldn't get their high blood pressure under control, even with lots of medication. They decided to try something different: a procedure called renal denervation. This isn't a new movie plot; it's real life. These people had their blood vessels near the kidneys t

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