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Jul 21 2025HEALTH

Urban Cats in Kazakhstan: A Hidden Health Risk

Cats roaming the streets of Kazakhstan's bustling cities might be harboring more than just fur and whiskers. These feline friends could be carrying parasites like Toxocara cati, Toxoplasma gondii, and Giardia intestinalis, which can pose serious health risks to both cats and humans. A recent study

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Jul 21 2025HEALTH

Measuring Scars: A Simple and Smart Way

Measuring scars on the upper lip is a big deal in medical care. It helps doctors see how well treatments are working. But doing this accurately has been a problem. Old ways, like tracing with clear film, take a lot of time and aren't always precise. Now, there's a new method called standardized pix

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Jul 21 2025SCIENCE

The Fungus That's Fighting Back: How a Tiny Gene Could Change the Game

Cryptococcus gattii is a tricky fungus that can cause serious infections, even in healthy people. Doctors rely on antifungal drugs to treat these infections, but the fungus is becoming resistant. This is a growing concern, and scientists are working hard to find new solutions. In a recent study, re

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Jul 21 2025SCIENCE

The X-59: Making Supersonic Travel Quiet and Accessible

The X-59 is a big step forward in making supersonic travel quieter. It's designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without creating a loud sonic boom. This is a big deal because the loud noise from supersonic flights has been a major problem in the past. The X-59 is currently being built and t

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Jul 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

NASA Wants Your Help to Build a Rocket Part

NASA is looking for creative minds to help design a crucial part of their rocket system. They have a challenge for anyone who thinks they can create a better ejection system for their SPEED project. SPEED is a big deal because it helps NASA test how safe and stable their rockets are when they come b

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Jul 21 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Week: A Boost for Digital Currencies and What It Means

Cryptocurrencies saw a significant surge during what was dubbed "Crypto Week" by House Republicans. This week was marked by the approval of several pro-crypto bills, which seemed to give a confidence boost to the market. Ethereum, for instance, hit a six-month high on Friday, climbing up to $3, 675.

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Jul 21 2025CRYPTO

Why Bitcoin Companies Might Be a Smarter Choice Than Crypto ETFs

Bitcoin's value recently hit an all-time high of over $120, 000, sparking interest from traditional investors. One new way to invest in Bitcoin is through companies that hold it as part of their treasury. Jack Mallers, CEO of Twenty-One Capital, believes these companies are a better option than cryp

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Jul 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Smart Tech is Making Blockchain Safer

Blockchain technology has grown fast since Bitcoin came out. It's now used in many areas like banking, supply chains, and even the Internet of Things. But with more users, there's a mix of good and bad transactions. This makes it hard to keep trust in the system. Researchers have come up with a sma

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Jul 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Decoding Microplastic Aging: A Smart Tech Breakthrough

Microplastics are sneaky. They change in ways that are hard to track. Scientists have been trying to understand these changes using old methods. But now, a new tech approach is making waves. A team of researchers looked at 1371 microplastic samples. These samples went through seven different types

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Jul 21 2025EDUCATION

Teachers' Guide to Supporting Students with Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common condition, yet many teachers feel unprepared to handle it in the classroom. This can lead to students with epilepsy missing out on learning and feeling left out. A recent study set out to change that by creating a clear, practical guide for teachers. The study focused on what t

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