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Jul 23 2025EDUCATION

Mastering ECG: A Fresh Look at Teaching Heart Reading Skills

Doctors in training often struggle with reading heart tracings, known as ECGs. This is a big deal because these readings help doctors make important decisions about patient care. Surprisingly, there's no set way to teach this crucial skill. One approach that's gaining attention is microlearning. Th

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Jul 23 2025SCIENCE

A Billionaire's Long-Awaited Space Adventure

Justin Sun, the crypto mogul, is finally set to embark on a journey to space. He paid a whopping $28 million for a seat on Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft. This is not his first attempt. He was supposed to fly in 2021 but had to cancel due to scheduling issues. Then, he planned to go in 2022 wi

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Jul 22 2025POLITICS

Unveiling MLK Files: A Mixed Bag of Transparency and Controversy

The FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. are now out in the open. This happened even though King's family and the civil rights group he led didn't want it. The files, over 240, 000 pages, were kept secret since 1977. The King family got to see them first. They asked people to look at these files with

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Jul 21 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Week: A Boost for Digital Currencies and What It Means

Cryptocurrencies saw a significant surge during what was dubbed "Crypto Week" by House Republicans. This week was marked by the approval of several pro-crypto bills, which seemed to give a confidence boost to the market. Ethereum, for instance, hit a six-month high on Friday, climbing up to $3, 675.

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Jul 21 2025EDUCATION

Teachers' Guide to Supporting Students with Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common condition, yet many teachers feel unprepared to handle it in the classroom. This can lead to students with epilepsy missing out on learning and feeling left out. A recent study set out to change that by creating a clear, practical guide for teachers. The study focused on what t

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Jul 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution and Fire Retardants: How Sunlight and Soil Mix Affect Their Stickiness

Plastic waste in farms is a big problem. It often carries fire retardants, which are chemicals used to stop things from burning. These chemicals can stick to the plastic and cause harm to the environment. But how exactly do they stick? And what makes them stick more or less? Scientists looked at tw

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of Cancer Treatment Choices

In the field of health economics, decisions hold significant power. When it comes to assessing treatments for metastatic breast cancer, the choices made during these evaluations can greatly influence outcomes. These assessments are vital for organizations like NICE, which determine the availability

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Helping Little Lungs Breathe: The Science Behind ECMO for Kids

ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a lifesaver for kids with severe breathing problems. It's like a temporary lung, giving their own lungs a break to heal. Doctors are always learning more about how to use it best. New tech and better ways to manage ECMO are changing how doctors treat

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Jul 20 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Genome's Hidden 3D Puzzle

Inside every cell, DNA is packed tightly, like a long, tangled thread. This packing is not random. It's crucial for how our genes work and how cells divide. Scientists have long debated how DNA folds up. Some think it's like a ball of yarn, while others believe it forms loops. Recent research has g

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Jul 20 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Magnetic Fields: How Spinal Cord Currents Create Tiny Signals

New, compact magnetic sensors are changing the game. They let scientists study tiny magnetic fields in a way that wasn't possible before. These fields come from electrical currents in the body, like those in the spinal cord and chest. Researchers ran simulations to see how these currents create magn

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