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May 21 2025SPORTS

The Unseen Benefits of Birth Months in Soccer

The way players are picked in soccer can be unfair based on when they were born. This is called the relative age effect. Players born earlier in the year have an advantage. They are more likely to be picked for teams and get more training. This is because they are

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

Can AI Models Handle Extreme Weather Events?

AI models are becoming a big deal in weather forecasting. They are supposed to help us predict extreme weather events. But there is a problem. These models are trained on past weather data. They struggle with events that are so rare, they weren't in the training data. These rare events are called "g

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May 21 2025HEALTH

How Animal Foods Boost Kids' Growth in Ethiopia

The first few years of life are super important for a child's growth and brain development. This is when they need lots of good food to stay healthy. Animal foods, like meat, eggs, and milk, are packed with stuff kids need, such as protein, iron, and vitamins. These nutrients help kids grow strong a

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May 21 2025RELIGION

Portuguese Priests: Personality, Fun, and Burnout

The well-being of priests in Portugal has been a topic of interest. A recent investigation looked into how personality traits, leisure activities, and professional support affect the risk of burnout among these religious leaders. The study involved 208 priests who took two tests: one for personalit

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Back Pain Blues: What's Making Students Worry?

Back pain is a huge issue. It's the top cause of long-term disability. And guess what? It's only going to get worse. Fear avoidance beliefs (FAB) play a big role in how bad back pain gets. They can affect when it starts, how intense it is, how often it happens, and how it impacts daily life. Young a

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

Cancer Detection: The Power of MOF-Based Aptasensors

Aptasensors are tools that use aptamers to spot specific targets. What makes them special? They are highly sensitive and selective. They are easy to tweak, stable, and can give real-time results. Plus, they are safe for living things, budget-friendly, and blend well with other tech. Now, imagine mix

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

How Small Changes in Horse Care Make a Big Difference

The well-being of horses is often judged by specific behaviors or health signs. However, a horse's overall welfare is shaped by its entire environment. This includes how it is cared for and how it is used. Previous work has shown that different riding schools can have horses with unique emotional tr

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Teaching Skills Under the Spotlight: A New Way to Train Pediatric Critical Care Teachers

Teaching is a big part of being a pediatric critical care specialist. But who checks if these specialists are good at teaching? Not many. So, a group of medical education experts came up with a clever idea. They wanted to create a program that uses simulations to test and improve teaching skills in

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May 21 2025EDUCATION

Plastic Surgery's Missing Piece in UK Medical Training

Plastic surgery is often overlooked in UK medical schools. This is a big problem. Many studies have shown that it is one of the least taught specialties. Yet, there is not much research on how much plastic surgery is actually taught to medical students in the UK. This is surprising, given how import

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Musk's Shift in Political Spending: A New Era?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made a surprising announcement. He declared that he would be cutting back on his political donations in the future. This news came during his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. The forum took place on May 20, 2025. Musk's decision marks a signific

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