DATA

Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Keeping Medical Data Safe in the Digital Age

In today's world, healthcare is getting smarter. Devices connected to the internet are helping doctors and patients in amazing ways. They can check on patients from afar, give treatments just for you, and even spot diseases early. But there's a catch. All this cool tech means sensitive health info i

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Jul 04 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Secrets: How Old Bones Tell Stories of the Past

Digging up old bones and teeth might not sound exciting, but they hold secrets about our past. These secrets are hidden in tiny clues called isotopes. Isotopes are like fingerprints that tell us about the food people ate, the water they drank, and even the air they breathed. Scientists study these

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Brussels' Hidden Pollution: A Closer Look at Everyday Exposures

Every day, people in Brussels are surrounded by unseen threats. These threats are not from criminals or dangerous animals. Instead, they come from the environment. Noise, tiny particles in the air, and magnetic fields are just a few examples. Together, these factors cause a big problem. They are lin

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Hackers Trick Crypto Firms with Fake Zoom Updates

North Korean hackers have found a new way to target crypto startups. They are using fake Zoom updates to sneak malware onto Mac computers. This malware, called NimDoor, is more advanced than usual. It uses a mix of different programming languages to steal data and stay hidden. The hackers first tri

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

How AI is Changing the Way We Read Medical Records

Healthcare is going digital, and with it, comes a mountain of unstructured data. This data is not easy to handle or understand. There's a growing need for tools that can make sense of this information. One promising area is using AI to pull out key details from medical reports. Large language model

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Mapping the Tiny World of Metabolomics: A Data Adventure

Metabolomics is a fascinating field. It's all about studying tiny molecules in living things. To make sense of it all, researchers analyzed over 80, 000 studies. They used advanced computer programs to turn this massive amount of data into something understandable. First, they converted study summa

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sorting Plastics Smarter: A New Way to Recycle

Plastic waste is a big problem. Sorting it correctly is super important for recycling to work well. Right now, most systems use fancy cameras or big computers that aren't very flexible. This makes recycling expensive and not very good at handling different types of plastic. A new study looked at a

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

A New Chapter for 23andMe: What's Next for Your Genetic Data?

A big change is happening for 23andMe. A court just gave the green light for the company to be sold to a nonprofit group. This group is led by Anne Wojcicki, who used to be the CEO. The sale is worth $305 million. This is not the first time 23andMe has been up for sale. Earlier, there was a $256 mil

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Decisions in Crisis: Why Good Data Matters

In times of crisis, making the right call is tough. Why? Because the information available is often shaky, outdated, or just plain conflicting. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal. It affects how help is given, where resources go, and how well aid works. Think about it. In places like

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Jul 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Garmin and Google Team Up: What's In and What's Out for Health Data Sharing

Garmin smartwatches are known for their top-notch fitness tracking. But until recently, they couldn't share data with Google's Health Connect. That's changing, but not everything will be shared. Google announced in May 2025 that Garmin would soon support Health Connect. They promised it would be re

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