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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Calculating the Economic Toll of Food Poisoning: A Comparison of Methods

When it comes to foodborne illnesses (FBI), the economic damage can be huge, especially in developed countries. One of the biggest hits is the loss of productivity. This happens when people miss work because they're sick, aren't as efficient when they do work, or have long-term health problems that

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Jan 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Ariana Grande's Age Joke: Hit or Miss?

Ariana Grande's appearance at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Award was nothing short of spectacular. She wore a stunning silver metallic ballgown that stole the show. But it wasn't just her fashion that grabbed everyone's attention. When she accepted the Rising Star Award,

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Improving Cancer Care: A New Tool for German Patients

Cancer treatment often needs a team of specialists across different areas of medicine. The Care Coordination Instrument (CCI) is designed to gather feedback from cancer patients about how well their care is coordinated. Researchers set out to create a German version of the CCI (CCI-DE). This involve

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Fixing Meniscal Injuries: A New Twist on Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic surgery has been a game-changer for treating meniscal injuries. But what if we tweak the way we access the knee joint? Researchers are exploring a new approach called arthroscopic channel modification. Instead of using the usual path, surgeons create a different way to reach the affecte

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

China's New EV Tech Export Rules: What's the Big Deal?

China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants and the U. S. Government: Reviving Nuclear Power

Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are investing in nuclear energy to reduce their carbon footprint. The U. S. government is supporting this with funding for small modular reactors. Environmental groups are still concerned about safety and waste disposal. The U. S. Department of

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

VPN Apps Vanish from Indian Stores: What's Going On?

You might have noticed some of your favorite VPN apps, like Cloudflare’s 1. 1. 1. 1, disappear from India’s app stores. This happened because the Indian government ordered their removal. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued these removal orders, affecting apps like Hide. me and PrivadoVPN too. Apple

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring How Temperature and Size Affect Ferroelectric Memory Devices: Unlocking Multi-Bit Computing

What if the size and temperature of a tiny electronic component could change how well it stores multiple values? That's what researchers found out when they looked into ferroelectric field effect transistors, or FeFETs. These mini devices can store more than one value, making them super handy for ta

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Tonsils Can Regrow: A Second Surprise

Katy Golden, now in her 40s, found herself in a surprising situation. She had her tonsils removed as a child, but recently, they seemed to be back. Golden, who lives near Detroit, had always been aware of some tissue in her throat but hadn't given it much thought. It wasn't until a particularly pain

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Jan 02 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Classroom Inclusivity: How Anti-Hate Speech Programs Make a Difference

Imagine walking into a classroom where everyone feels welcome and accepted. This is the power of an inclusive classroom climate, especially important during times of conflict and division. But how do we make sure our schools foster such environments? A recent study in Germany decided to test this by

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