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Jun 17 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling Schizophrenia: The Power of AI and Genetics

Schizophrenia, a serious mental health condition, has long been known to run in families. This means that genes play a big role in it. However, figuring out exactly which genes are involved is tricky. That's where artificial intelligence comes in. Researchers have been using a type of AI called deep

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Jun 17 2025CRIME

A Day of Chaos and Heroism

A man was killed in a high-speed chase that started in Spokane Valley and ended near the Washington-Idaho border. The trouble began early Sunday morning when a man stole a car from a father and daughter. He sped off towards Idaho, with deputies in hot pursuit. The chase reached speeds

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Jun 17 2025SPORTS

The Power of Proper Fueling: How Track Athletes Can Gain an Edge

What separates a good athlete from a great one? It is not just about the hours spent training. The food that athletes consume plays a crucial role in their performance. This is especially true in track and field, where every second counts. A recent effort showed how educating athletes about spor

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Community Helpers Boost Kidney Care for Medicare Users

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a big deal in the healthcare world. It costs Medicare around 82 billion dollars each year. This is a huge chunk of money. So, finding ways to manage it better is crucial. One approach that's gaining traction is using community navigators. These are people who understa

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Steps to a Healthier Heart: What Works Best?

Getting more steps into the day can add years to life, but how to motivate people to move more? That is the question. A recent study looked at three ways to boost physical activity among folks at risk for heart trouble. The methods were gamification, money rewards, or a mix of both. The goal was

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Jun 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

TSMC's 2nm Success: Why It's the Chip Industry's MVP

The chip industry has a clear leader, and it's not just because of fancy tech. TSMC, a company based in Taiwan, is crushing it with its 2nm chip production. The Taiwan Economic Daily spilled the beans that TSMC's 2nm yield is at 60%. This means that for every 100 chips they make, 60 of them are good

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Jun 17 2025SCIENCE

New Gel Boosts Sperm Cell Growth

Scientists have developed a new gel that could change the game for growing sperm cells outside the body. This gel is made from a substance called chitosan, which turns into a gel at body temperature. The gel is then covered with a special mix of proteins and other stuff that sperm cells need to gr

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Jun 17 2025WEATHER

Stormy Afternoon Ahead: What to Expect

The weather is set to take a dramatic turn this afternoon. Expect partly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms that could escalate into severe conditions. Wind speeds could reach up to 80 miles per hour, and hail up to 3 inches in diameter is possible. While the risk of flooding and tornadoes

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Why Babies in Ethiopia Often Don't Get Only Breast Milk

In Ethiopia, many newborns receive more than just breast milk in their first few days. This practice, known as prelacteal feeding, involves giving infants something other than breast milk shortly after birth. Such feeding habits can affect how soon and how exclusively babies are breastfed. This is a

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Jun 17 2025EDUCATION

How to Teach Health Students About Violence Against Women

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has laid out some rules on how to handle violence against women. The idea is to see if these rules can be taught to health students in Latin American universities. This means figuring out what might stop or help this from happening. The first step is to

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