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Feb 08 2025BUSINESS

Does Good Behavior Mean Less Waste?

Big companies in China are being watched. A new system called the social credit system is keeping an eye on their behavior. The system started in 2014 and is now in many places like Shanghai and Shenzhen. This system is more than just a grade for companies. It's a way to make sure they use their mon

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Gout patients in Korea-Why Treatment Plans Fail

In Korea, a recent study tried to figure out why some folks with gout are difficult to control by examining who tends to stop treatment artificially early. This is especially relevant because gout, a type of inflammatory disorder, is typically treated with drugs that reduce uric acid levels. Unfort

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Impact: Breastsfeeding's Connection to Partner Violence

Let's dive into a topic that's not often discussed. Breastfeeding helps tiny humans grow big so that they reach their developmental milestones. But what happens when a mother experiences physical and emotional abuse? The challenges faced by new moms are already monumental. Now, let's imagine a

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

What if Your Favorite Cards Came to Life?

Some big news dropped recently. Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment have teamed up to create a live-action movie universe based on the popular card game, Magic: The Gathering. First things first, this isn't just one movie. The plan is to start with a feature film and then branch out in

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Magic: The Gathering Leaps from Cards to Screens

"Magic: The Gathering, " has been enchanting players since 1993. Now, it's set to capture audiences on the big and small screens. Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are teaming up to bring the beloved trading card game into a live-action feature film and television series. The collabo

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Robot's in the making.

Chemists took off on a quest. The aim was to change how enzymes work. These enzymes are like tiny machines given sugar as a source of any damage. Dig into enzymes known as pyranose oxidase (POx) and C-glycoside oxidase (CGOx). Part of the oxidoreductase family, these enzymes are the work of FAD.

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Can Help Teenagers Handle Stress better

Teenagers often face stressful situations that can take a toll on their minds and bodies. It is a well-known fact that physical activities greatly impact these stress levels--the more they engage in exercise, the less stressed they feel. However, how teenagers feel about exercise also plays

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Secret to Fighting Fat: Using Smart Tech to Spot Patterns

Everyday habits, such as moving too little and eating poorly, are making obesity a big problem. This is linked to other serious health issues like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. To tackle these problems, using clever computer models can help spot important links and patterns. This is where machi

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Feb 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ready for Takeoff: The Astro I, The one and only car from the future

Imagine a time when cars were supposed to be exciting and fast. In the 1960s, a car emerged that was both cool and out of this world. This wasn't your average car. The Chevrolet Astro I looked like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. It was unveiled in New York in 1967 and even today, its desi

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

What Makes Us Healthy? Exploring the Early Life and Family Factors Impacting Kids' Health

You know how families and babies live at birth matter? Well, a study dug into how these early life factors can affect kids heart health, diet and physical activity. This was about kids at ages 8, 9 and 10 years old, before puberty. The study wanted to check out if things like economic status, fami

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