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May 13 2025SCIENCE

How Our Brains Handle Noise in Speech

Young adults with typical hearing have a fascinating ability to understand speech in noisy settings. This skill is partly due to how their brains process changes in sound volume, known as amplitude modulations or AM. Researchers wanted to understand this process better. They used tests and brain sca

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May 13 2025BUSINESS

Tencent Music's Big Earnings Boost

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, a top digital music service in China, had a great start to 2025. They made $1. 01 billion in the first three months, which is 8. 7% more than the same time last year. This boost came from more people paying for music subscriptions and from ads. But the real game-ch

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May 13 2025HEALTH

The Power of Partners: How Men Shape Women's Contraceptive Choices in Angola and Zambia

In Angola and Zambia, a recent study has shed light on an often overlooked factor in women's reproductive health: the influence of their male partners. These countries are part of a group that has agreed to promote women's reproductive health. However, many studies have missed the mark by not consid

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May 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Deep-Sea Mining Dilemma

Deep-sea mining is on the horizon, with plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor. This is not just an environmental issue. There are some big questions about whether it is even necessary. People often talk about how rare certain minerals are. They say we need to mine the deep sea to meet dema

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May 13 2025SCIENCE

Clean Air in Tunnels: How Ventilation Keeps Workers Safe

Tunnels are not just dark, long holes in the ground. They are complex spaces where air flow and pollution need careful management. During tunnel construction, especially when drilling and blasting, controlling pollution is crucial. This is where ventilation technology comes in. It helps keep polluta

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Nurses' Spiritual Growth and Its Impact on Patient Care

New nurses play a big role in patient care, and their spiritual health is a key factor. This aspect of nursing is often overlooked, but it's crucial for providing holistic care. Spiritual health isn't about religion. It's about finding meaning and purpose in life. In China, a study looked at how sp

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Two Weight Loss Drugs Go Head-to-Head

A recent study pitted two popular weight loss drugs against each other. The results showed that Zepbound, made by Eli Lilly, helped people shed nearly 50% more weight than those using Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk. This was the first time these two blockbuster medications faced off in a clinical trial.

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Spot Microcystin in Water and Body Fluids

Water pollution is a growing problem. Harmful algae blooms are on the rise. These blooms produce toxins. One such toxin is microcystin. It is dangerous for humans. It can cause serious health issues. Liver damage and cancer are possible. Detecting microcystin is not easy. Traditional methods

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May 11 2025BUSINESS

Robots Revolutionize Pharmacy Workflow

The pharmacy industry is undergoing a significant transformation. A major player is expanding its use of automated centers to handle prescriptions. These centers use robots to manage thousands of prescriptions for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. The goal is to reduce the workload o

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May 11 2025SCIENCE

A Star's Fatal Date with a Wandering Black Hole

In the vastness of space, a black hole has been caught red-handed, feasting on a star. This isn't just any black hole, though. It's a rogue, wandering far from its galaxy's core. The event, labeled AT2024tvd, was first noticed by the Palomar Observatory. Later, big-name space telescopes like Hubble

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