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Jan 05 2025OPINION

From Homeless to Mechanic: A Woman's Journey

Imagine being a teenager, homeless, and stuck with a broken-down car. That's how Courtney's story starts. She was 16 when she fell in love with cars, especially her 2004 Ford Mustang convertible. But with no money for repairs, she had to learn to fix it herself. YouTube videos and online forums were

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Floods and Death Rates: A Closer Look at the United States

You might think floods only cause water damage to homes, but they can also increase the number of deaths in certain groups. A recent study investigated death records from 2001-2018 in the United States and found some surprising results. They used high-detail flood information and a special statistic

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Nurses' Views on Spiritual Care: A Time-Lapse in a Cancer Clinic

Imagine you're a nurse in a Swedish cancer clinic, focusing on spiritual care for your patients. Now fast forward two decades. How have your understandings changed? This mixed method study dives into precisely that. Back in 2003, nurses had a straightforward view. They tied spiritual care to religi

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Impact of Surface Layers on Phase Change Materials

Scientists are delving into how the surface of materials affects their ability to change phases. They're focusing on a thin layer of a compound called Germanium-antimony-tellurium (GST). This layer can either become crystal-like or amorphous (like glass). They're using a special math model called th

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Understanding EN ISO 15189: A New Guide for Medical Labs

The EN ISO 15189:2022 standard, released on December 6, 2022, is a major update for medical labs across Europe. It replaces the older standards EN ISO 15189:2012 and EN ISO 22870:2016. The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) has created a new guide to help labs u

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Dolphins' QB Huntley Gets Another Start: Tagovailoa's Hip Injury Keeps Him Out

Tyler Huntley will start for the Miami Dolphins again this week. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa won't play due to a hip injury. It's not a simple bruise, but a "unique muscle issue" that's keeping Tagovailoa sidelined. The coach wanted to be sure Tagovailoa doesn't risk a ser

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Moms of Kids with ADHD: Spiritual Practices for Coping

Motherhood is tough, but for moms with kids who have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can be especially challenging. These mothers face everyday struggles that go beyond the typical symptoms of ADHD. To manage these obstacles, some moms turn to spiritual practices as a coping stra

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Jan 03 2025SCIENCE

Quantum Restarts and Time-Energy Uncertainty

Scientists have discovered an interesting link between time and energy in quantum systems under observation. Known as the time-energy uncertainty relation, this concept helps explain how often a quantum system returns to its initial state. Previous studies showed that this return time, called the me

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Morgan Stanley's Climate Pivot: A Turning Point

You might have heard about Morgan Stanley's recent exit from the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance. They're not alone, with big names like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America also taking a step back. So, what's the deal? Critics are pointing fingers at conservative groups who aren't fans of environm

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Jan 03 2025WEATHER

Chilly Times Ahead: Why You Should Prepare Now!

Hey, weather watchers! It's time to grab those woolly sweaters because the warm days are taking a break. This weekend, say adios to the nice 60°F temps and welcome the cool 40°F. You might also get some sprinkles and hear far-off thunder. This cool trend could hang around, so expect more of the same

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