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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Plant-Spotter: A Smart Way to ID Medicinal Plants

These days, pharmaceutical companies are big fans of medicinal plants. Why? Because they are cheap and have fewer side effects than regular drugs. But, identifying these plants can be tough, time-consuming, and prone to errors. That's why researchers are excited about automatic classification of the

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

A Year Alone: Young People and Parents Share Their Stem Cell Transplant Stories

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious health issue that can lead to many health problems and even death. A possible treatment is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT), which can improve the lives of those with SCD. But HCT is not easy; it can be physically and emotionally tough. This study

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Nov 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Farmers Can Use Agri-Food Chains to Fight Climate Change

Ever thought about how farmers can tackle climate change? Well, there's a clever way to do it using something called agri-food value chains. These are like special pathways that connect farmers to markets, and they can be designed to help farmers become climate-smart. That means using farming practi

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Nov 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Protists Help Clean Up Cadmium-Polluted Soil

Did you know that tiny organisms called protists can play a big role in making the soil healthier? Scientists decided to see how these microscopic creatures affect soil when it's polluted with a heavy metal called cadmium. They focused on one type of protist called Colpoda steinii. Soil naturally h

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

AI's Role in Tracking What You Eat: A New Approach

Food and nutrient intake are vital for health studies, food monitoring, and managing diseases. Traditional methods like 24-hour dietary recalls and food diaries often fail due to memory issues and the desire to give socially acceptable answers. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a way out with its

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Jump Higher, Not Stiffer: What Flywheel Training Reveals

Ever wondered if using a flywheel device could help you jump higher? A recent study put this to the test. They took a bunch of active adults and split them into two groups: one that trained with flywheels for eight weeks and another that didn't. Before and after the training period, they measured ho

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

What Did Trump and Mexico's President Talk About?

So, President-elect Donald Trump had a chat with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum. This was their first talk since Trump said he'd raise tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Trump seemed happy, calling it a "productive conversation. " He said Sheinbaum agreed to stop migrants from coming into the U. S.

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Nov 28 2024BUSINESS

US to Tighten Rules on China's Tech Access

The US government is set to announce new measures on Monday that aim to limit China's ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence. This includes potentially sanctioning around 200 Chinese companies that make equipment for semiconductors and restricting some chip manufacturing plants linked t

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy S25: What We Know So Far

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 series has been making waves even before its launch. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given it the green light, and with that, we've got some juicy details. First off, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is packing a punch with 45W wired fast charging. That's some seri

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

How Measurements Can Predict Breast Satisfaction

Ever wondered if some simple body measurements could tell us how happy people are with their breasts? Well, scientists decided to explore this idea. They wanted to see if there's a link between breast size and shape, and how women feel about them, especially in those who haven't had any surgery. The

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