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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

How Does Li Behave Around Fe-Oxides?

Did you know that lithium (Li) can change hands with iron oxides? Let's dive into how this happens and why it matters. In our vast world, weathering processes shape the climate. One way to track these processes is by looking at lithium isotopes. Scientists tend to focus on how Li sticks to or gets

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Living with Diabetes: Life After Lower Limb Amputation in Ghana

In Ghana, diabetes can lead to serious problems like lower limb amputations if not managed well. People often struggle with managing diabetes due to limited access to proper care, low awareness about the disease, and a strong belief in religious and traditional medicine. When amputations happen, lif

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Jan 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Turning Ollama Into a Browser-Based AI: A Handy Guide with Firefox

Ever felt like your AI research could be more seamless? If you’re using Ollama for your AI queries, you can now do so directly from your browser. This handy guide will walk you through transforming your terminal tool into a browser-based AI with the help of a free Firefox extension called Page Assis

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

AI Video Generators: Changing Healthcare, Yet More to Consider

Imagine if doctors could customize educational videos for each patient or if medical students could train with realistic, personalized scenarios. That’s what artificial intelligence (AI)–driven video generators like Sora Turbo from OpenAI and Veo 2 from Google are promising. Announced in December 20

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Why Suicide Prevention for AAPI Veterans Needs a Cultural Touch

Suicide rates among U. S. veterans are high, but Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) veterans face an even bigger challenge. Experts say that culturally sensitive strategies work best, but there's a lack of knowledge among clinicians on how to help. To fill this gap, we talked to experts abou

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: Markets React to New Orders

It was a busy morning for U. S. Treasury yields, which took a dip at the start of Tuesday. Why? Investors were processing some big news: President Donald Trump had returned to the White House and signed a bunch of new executive orders. The 10-year Treasury yield was down by over 2 basis points to 4.

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump’s New Order: Easier Firings for Some Federal Workers?

Former President Trump brought back an old plan to make it simpler to fire federal employees who shape policies. He wants to take away their civil service protections and says it will make the government workforce more accountable. This isn't the first time Trump has tried this. He did it in 2020, b

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Orsted's Offshore Wind Woes: A Costly Challenge

Orsted, a major player in the offshore wind industry, just took a big financial hit. The Danish company reported a $1. 7 billion impairment, thanks to rising costs of building wind farms in the US. This news comes at a time when President Trump is putting a stop to new offshore wind projects, making

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah May Soon Get a Contract Boost

The Minnesota Vikings have already locked down their coach, Kevin O’Connell, with a new contract. Now, it’s time for the team’s General Manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, to possibly see an extension to his deal. According to recent reports, talks are happening to ensure Adofo-Mensah stays with the team.

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

The Tale of Two Food Additives: Why One's Harmless and The Other's Harmful

You might be surprised to know that tiny differences in how our bodies process certain food additives can lead to big differences in safety. Take methyleugenol (ME) and its cousin, methylisoeugenol (MIE), for example. Both are used in foods, but one's classified as a potential carcinogen, while the

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