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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Mental Health Perceptions in the Gulf: What Teens Think

Mental health is a big deal globally, and it's often overlooked in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. A digital campaign by the Gulf Health Council aimed to change this by targeting adolescents across four popular social media platforms: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X. The campaign collec

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Dec 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Weather Frog's Exit: What Google Changed and Why

Ever wondered what happened to the popular weather frog on Google Weather? The Pixel Weather team finally answered this question on the Made by Google Podcast in October. It turns out, Froggy didn't fit the new design Google had in mind. The team shared that they faced a tough choice. Half of the u

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Dec 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively's Shocking Texts Expose Hollywood's Underbelly

Actress Blake Lively recently revealed explosive text messages from her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni and his team, alleging they planned to "smear" her for reporting sexual harassment on set. The texts show discussions about manipulating the press and preserving Baldoni's image. Baldoni'

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Dec 29 2024HISTORY

Peter the Great's Faithful Outreach to Venice

Peter the Great, the Czar of Russia, made a powerful move by sending a petition to the Orthodox Christians of Venice. This isn't just about religion; it's also about politics. Religion and politics were tightly linked back then, so this wasn't just a religious request. Peter wanted to show support f

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

How Manta Rays' Fins Evolved for Underwater Flight

Manta rays and their relatives, like the cownose ray, have fins that are uniquely adapted for life in the open ocean. These fins are split into two parts, each serving a different purpose: one for eating and the other for moving. This special adaptation started with the little skate, a distant relat

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

Foreign Language Majors' Training and Entrepreneurial Dreams

Imagine you're a student learning a foreign language. You've had hands-on experience in innovation and entrepreneurship training. Does this help you think about starting your own business? Let's find out how this affects your plans. Researchers took a group of students studying foreign languages an

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Can AI in Healthcare Respect Our Humanity?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in the healthcare industry. It's changing how we treat patients and make medical decisions. But is there a downside? Some people worry that AI could hurt our sense of human dignity. To understand this better, let's consider some Catholic ethical princ

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Decoding Muscle Signals: The Neural Network Way

Imagine trying to pick out a single guitar riff from a busy rock song. That's similar to what scientists are doing with muscle signals, known as surface electromyography (sEMG). They're aiming to spot tiny muscle units, called motor units (MUs), in real time. A recent study took a clever approach us

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Dec 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Santa Cruz Harbor's Stormy Struggle

Santa Cruz Harbor, shaped like an hourglass, was built to protect boats. But recent storms have shown its weakness. The harbor suffered significant damage, with several docks broken and around 15 boats sinking. Repairs are estimated to cost at least $20 million, possibly more. Boat owners are being

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Bone Health Breakthrough: Genes and Hormones in Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a global issue that weakens bones and raises the risk of fractures. It's a tricky disease to manage because it's caused by many factors. Scientists have been digging into how genes and hormones play a role in this. Lately, they've found some exciting stuff using single-cell RNA seque

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