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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Wonder: A Glue for Social Bonds

Ever felt small when gazing at a starry night sky or a vast mountain range? That feeling is called awe, and it turns out it's not just about personal growth. Awe can change how we see the world and each other. Scientists have found that awe makes people think less about themselves and more about the

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Tracking HIV, Hepatitis B, and C in French Drug Users: A 25-Year Journey

For the past 25 years, France has been monitoring HIV and hepatitis B and C among drug users through the ANRS-Coquelicot survey. This unique experiment, conducted in cities across the country, has recruited participants from various services like drug treatment centers and harm reduction facilities.

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Boosting Performance: Talent Management in Jordan's Telecoms

Ever wondered how Jordan's telecom sector is thriving? It's not just about fancy tech – it's about treating employees right. This study dives into how good talent management can make both workers and companies shine. It's all about creating a supportive work environment, something called Organizatio

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

News with Nils: 44 Years of Local Business Reporting

Did you know that Nils Rosdahl has been covering local business news in the Coeur d’Alene area for over four decades? That's right, 44 years! His column, "Business Bits, ” which appears every Sunday, has been a trusted source for business updates and growth stories. People like Kandi Johnson, who wo

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Workers in Turkey: Fear of Violence and the Drive to Leave

Have you ever wondered what drives healthcare professionals in Turkey to consider leaving their jobs? A recent study took a close look at this issue, focusing on how fear of violence affects their decision to emigrate. Using a special type of statistical analysis called quantile regression, the stud

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Kids and Cops: The Shocking Rise in Violence

Lately, police officers are having to use force more often when dealing with violent kids. Numbers have skyrocketed, with over 85, 000 incidents in just one year. This is a big increase from the year before, and it's more than double what it was back in 2017. Cops even had to draw their guns 546 tim

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

The Trendelenburg Twist: A Better Way to Predict Fluid Needs in ARDS Patients on VV-ECMO

Fluid management is tricky for patients on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Too much fluid can make things worse. So, predicting how well a patient will respond to fluids is crucial. A study in an intensive care unit (ICU) loo

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Why Do Teens Quit Sports? Unpacking the Problem

Have you ever wondered why some teens give up sports even though it's good for their health and social life? Researchers have been digging into this issue to figure out what's causing the dropout rate in youth sports. It's a common problem that's causing concern, and finding solutions means understa

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Boosting Zoo Animal Well-being: A Practical Guide

Zoo animal welfare is under the microscope these days. While zoos have made strides in care and management, there's still room for improvement. To push things forward, turning theoretical welfare ideas into real-life actions is crucial. Let's start with a well-known definition to set a baseline for

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