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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Can Reiki Ease Dialysis Discomfort?

Dialysis can be tough. Patients often struggle with pain, exhaustion, and itching. Imagine if there was a natural way to ease these symptoms. That's where Reiki comes in. Reiki is a complementary therapy that focuses on energy healing. But does it really help dialysis patients? A study was done to f

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Zapping Spinal Cords: A Step Forward for Muscle-Wasting Diseases

Researchers have found a way to improve mobility in people with a muscle-wasting genetic disease by using a spinal cord stimulator. This is a big deal! Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA, was once a condition without any hope of improvement. SMA is a tough disease. It slowly destroys muscle cel

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

How did Parents see changes in their kids who struggle with movement

Power mobility devices, or PMs, are basically small electric vehicles. They can be a big help for kids with cerebral palsy (CP). One exciting experiment involved two such devices, the Explorer Mini (EM) and the modified ride-on car (mROC). Parents tested these with their young ones over 16 weeks. Th

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Square Dancers: Unraveling the Tetratic Phase.

Imagine tiny squares, around 4 by 4 millionths of a millimeter in size, floating in water. These aren't your average particles; they're special because they have a unique shape. Scientists created these squares using a fancy technique called 3D nanoprinting. When these squares settle on a special gl

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Fixing Old Schools: South Carolina's Big Plan

South Carolina's rural schools are facing a big problem. Many of these schools were built a long time ago, and they need some serious repairs. To fix this, the state's Superintendent of Education came up with an idea. She wants to create an "Education Infrastructure Bank" with $100 million. This ban

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Bad Oysters Ruin a Meal in the Big Easy

This past month, there has been some trouble with the oysters. This happened in the water around the Louisiana Chandeleur Islands. People in New Orleans had stomach issues, later the health people found out it was because they ate oysters from an area that was recalled. These oyste

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turning Trash into Treasure: Cleansing Water with Mine Waste

Listen up, because this is something amazing! Imagine if we could turn garbage into something useful. A group of researchers did exactly that. They took waste from mines and turn into a strong cleaner for water. This stuff is full of iron and was mixed with a special "trimesic acid" help f

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

3D Food Printing: Mixing Plants and Animals for a Better Bite

Imagine a world where food is printed like a document, but tastier and healthier. This is the promise of 3D food printing. It's a fun way to make food, but it's also a tool for creating personalized meals that meet specific nutritional needs. One big hurdle in the 3D food printing world is

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tool, Big Discovery in the World of Batteries

Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deal: Ukraine's Riches for US Aid

A unique proposal has surfaced in the midst of Ukraine's ongoing battle, driven by the United States desire to offset international assistance. Trump's new stance is to access Ukraine's vast rare earth minerals and crucial minerals. The push for access has been coming from diverse sources before

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