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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Chance to Revamp Education and Tackle Debt

The incoming Trump administration has a big job ahead in fixing higher education. For years, colleges have raked in tax dollars while pushing their own political views and racking up student debt. They've also become too cozy with foreign financiers, including governments that aren't friendly to the

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Nov 23 2024CELEBRITIES

Diddy's Bail Case Hits Another Snag: Judge Seeks Info on Jail Communication

It's been a rollercoaster ride for Sean "Diddy" Combs' bail hearings. The latest update? A federal judge delayed the decision on Combs' bail request, seeking more details about his communications from jail. Both the prosecution and defense teams have until November 25 to provide this info. The judge

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Neurosurgery's Slow Progress: Why Fewer Women?

Neurosurgery has always been a tough field to crack, but it seems like women are facing an extra challenge. Despite strides in gender equality across medicine, neurosurgery is playing catch-up. Let's zoom in on pediatric neurosurgery, often seen as the most welcoming for women. How has the gender ga

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Classroom Virus Spread: How Humidity Can Help

The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a lot about how diseases spread indoors. One big lesson was that crowded, poorly ventilated spaces can be hotspots for infection. Most classrooms in the U. S. don't have mechanical ventilation, so they can fill up with tiny virus particles in the air. Scientists used

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Older Adults at Home: How Real-Time Tech is Changing Care

Europe sees tech as key to future home care for older adults. One type that's catching attention is real-time communication, like video calls. It's not just about if it works, but how it feels, and how it fits into daily life. Most studies focus on if tech works, not how it's used. Let's dive into w

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Nov 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tech Use Among Aging Asian Americans: A Closer Look

Did you know that how people use technology like smartphones, tablets, and the internet can depend on things like their age, gender, and education? But what about how their background and English skills play a role, especially for older Asian Americans? There's a model called TAM that says two thing

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Good News or Bad: Primary Outcomes in GI Journal Trials

Scientists and doctors have been buzzing about something interesting. They've found that some clinical trials, especially ones focusing on tummy and liver diseases, might not always stick to their planned main goals. These trials, called randomized controlled trials (RCTs), are designed to test new

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Lighting Up Cell Secrets: New Ways to See Inside

Imagine being able to peer into the tiny world inside living cells, in real-time, to watch how they work. This is exactly what small-molecule fluorescent probes allow scientists to do. These tiny, glowing tools have changed the game in understanding biological processes. Instead of focusing on old i

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Justice Health Research: A Decade of Progress and Gaps

In the last decade, a new field called justice health research has popped up. It's like a bridge between the worlds of public health and the justice system. To make sure this area of study is fair and focused, researchers are taking a close look at what's been done so far. They're checking for any m

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Nov 23 2024HISTORY

The Ottomans' Tech Tales: How Technology Reshaped an Empire

In the twilight years of the Ottoman Empire, a fascinating dance began between new technologies and the expansive, diverse empire. Historians have long debated how the Ottoman ruling elites embraced innovations like steamships, railways, and electricity to bolster their geopolitical power. However,

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