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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

NASA's New Mars Plan: Smaller Missions, More Frequent

NASA has a fresh plan for exploring Mars. They want to send smaller missions more often, with a focus on key scientific questions. These missions could cost between $100 million and $300 million each. The idea is to gather important information before humans ever set foot on the planet. The plan ha

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Dec 16 2024WEATHER

Wake Up to Icy Roads: Northeast Braces for Monday's Commute

Monday morning commuters in the Northeast should be ready for some slippery roads. A mix of light snow and sleet is expected to start on Sunday evening in parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service has put out a winter weather advisory. This warning i

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Canada's Deputy PM Quits Over Trade Disagreement

In a sudden turn of events, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from her post on Monday. The reason? A disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to handle U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Freeland also resigned from her role as finance min

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Rescuing Lives Together: Civilian-Military MEDEVAC Collaboration in Romania

In 2010, Romania's Ministry of National Defense developed a special service called the Military Emergency Medical Service (SMMU). Its main goal? To save the lives of military personnel during operations using specially equipped MEDEVAC aircraft. But what about the rest of the population? That's wher

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

The Money Maze of Healthcare

Have you ever wondered why healthcare feels so confusing? It might be because of how money moves around. Insurance companies are making a lot of money, but patients are often left feeling frustrated. Recently, there's been news about emergency services struggling. But it's not just one problem. We'v

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

How Alzheimer's Affects Moods and Voices

Did you know that Alzheimer's disease can mess with a person's mood and voice? A recent study dug into this, asking folks with early-stage Alzheimer's and others without it to fill out questionnaires. These forms helped measure depression and how people felt about their voice. The results? People wi

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Stress Levels Among UK Dental Students: A Closer Look

Being a dental professional can be tough. The job demands high precision and strong patient trust, which can be stressful. So, how are future dental professionals—UK dental students—handling this pressure? Let's dive into a review that explores the prevalence and incidence of stress among these stud

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Dec 15 2024LIFESTYLE

The Perfect Jacket for Freezing Winters

Meet the jacket that took the internet by storm during last year's Fall Prime Day. This might not be the most convenient coat for driving, but it truly shines when you’re out in the cold. The reviewer, Negesti, got lucky with a size 4XL, which fits perfectly without any issues around the chest area.

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

NISAR Mission: Delayed Launch, Repairs, and What's Next

You might be wondering why the NISAR mission isn't already up in space. Well, there's been a bit of a hiccup. Originally planned for launch this spring, NASA and its Indian counterpart decided to push it back. Why? The spacecraft's main radar antenna needed some TLC. Engineers found out that once it

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Dec 15 2024AGRICULTURE

Boosting Dairy Production: How Yeast Helps Cows

You might think yeast is just for baking bread, but it turns out it can also help cows produce more milk! Researchers found that giving live yeast (a tiny organism called Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to high-yielding dairy cows can improve their milk production. When 50 Holstein cows were given food wi

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