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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

Turning Big Data into Simple Control: How Surrogate Models Help

Imagine you're trying to steer a huge, complex system, like an ecosystem or a healthcare network. Agent-based models (ABMs) help us simulate these systems, but controlling them can be tough. Enter surrogate modeling: a clever technique that simplifies things. This method turns complex ABMs into smal

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon Missions: New Players and Old Challengers in 2025

Are you ready for a busy year on the moon? Several companies are planning to land spacecraft on the lunar surface in 2025. First up are Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, who will launch their landers using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January. Ispace is hoping for a better outcome this time, after an uns

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

The Real-World Risks of Wolverine Cutting Balloons

You've probably heard about the Wolverine cutting balloon catheter, a helpful tool for doctors treating tough-to-treat blockages in our heart's arteries. But even the best tools can have complications. This is where the MAUDE database comes in. It's like a big book where doctors and manufacturers re

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon’s Hidden Water: What Lunar Trailblazer Aims to Unveil

NASA has big plans to return to the Moon by 2026 with its Artemis II mission. But before that, they’re sending two missions to the lunar south pole to search for resources. One of these missions is Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite that's going to study water on the Moon. Scientists think there might b

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Era for Warriors: The Thrill of Battle and Friendship

"Dynasty Warriors Origins" is a fresh take on tactical warfare. The game revolves around a mysterious figure who befriends heroes from all sides of a grand war, creating a unique blend of action and bonding moments. Battles are filled with intense combat, but they also include relaxing intervals whe

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Betamethasone and Delayed Cord Clamping: A Surprising Effect on Blood Flow

Did you know that betamethasone, a medication commonly used to speed up lung and heart development in preterm babies, could actually change how blood flows in their bodies during and after birth? Scientists studied this in baby lambs, which are often used to understand human infants better. They fou

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Walgreens' Turnaround Plan: Hits and Misses

Walgreens recently surprised Wall Street with better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Despite a $265 million loss, the drugstore chain is working hard to rebuild its business. They're closing stores, trying to fix prescription reimbursement issues, and battli

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Teenage Moods and Hormones: What's the Link?

Ever wondered how hormones affect your moods as you grow up? The pituitary gland, or PG, is like the hormone control center in your body, especially during puberty. Scientists have known for a while that PG hormones can cause mental health changes in teens. Most studies look at the whole PG, but new

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pets Find Refuge in Vet’s Care During LA Wildfires

Imagine a veterinarian who opens her doors to animals in need during a wildfire. That’s exactly what Annie Harvilicz, a Los Angeles vet, did. She welcomed over 40 dogs, cats, and even a rabbit named Oreo into her home and an empty pet hospital. Why? Because their owners couldn’t take them along as t

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Exercising at High Altitudes: How It Affects People with Heart Conditions

More and more people with congenital heart disease (CHD) are getting active and might find themselves exercising at high altitudes. But how does this affect their bodies? This review looks into how short trips to high altitudes impact the heart and lungs of people with CHD during workouts. High alt

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