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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Nurses, Breaks, and the Care Connection

Nurses are people, not robots. They need time to unwind, and sometimes, that means browsing the internet during work hours. This habit, known as cyberloafing, isn't always a bad thing. It can make their shift more enjoyable and help them manage stress. However, excessive internet use might cut into

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Jul 10 2025EDUCATION

How Tech Classes Boost Nursing Students' Confidence and Skills

A recent study looked at how a tech course for nursing students affected their ability to learn on their own and their views on technology. The research involved 109 first-year nursing students split into two groups. One group took a course on using technology in nursing, while the other group took

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Role of TMEM9B-AS1 in Muscle Health

In the world of tiny molecules, long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are like secret bosses. They don't make proteins, but they control many important jobs in our cells. One of these bosses, TMEM9B-AS1, has been found to be less active in the muscles of people with type 2 diabetes and muscle loss. This is

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Jul 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Floods, Trust, and Climate Change: What Americans Think

Americans have seen a lot of floods lately. In the past five years, about 20% of people in the U. S. have dealt with major flooding. Most of these folks think climate change had something to do with it. Before the recent floods in Texas, people were pretty confident in the National Weather Service.

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts on ISS Enjoy Science, Earth Views, and Polish Pierogi

A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA

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Jul 09 2025SPORTS

Grass Court Tactics: The Art of Returning in Wimbledon

Wimbledon, the famous tennis tournament, is known for its fast grass courts. Players with strong serves often get a lot of attention. But, the real skill lies in returning those powerful serves. Ben Shelton is one such player. He is known for his strong serve. But in a recent match, he showed his i

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Drone Strike as Global Tensions Rise

Russia recently launched an unprecedented drone attack on Ukraine, marking the largest since the invasion began. This assault involved 728 drones and 13 missiles, a significant increase from previous records. Despite the scale, Ukrainian forces managed to intercept most of the drones, minimizing the

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Jul 09 2025WEATHER

Ruidoso's Repeated Struggles: Flash Floods Strike Again

Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in m

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Jul 09 2025SPORTS

Red Bull Racing Shakes Up Leadership Amid Turbulent Times

Red Bull Racing has made a big change, letting go of Christian Horner from his top roles. This move comes as the team is having a tough time on the track, struggling to keep up with other teams. Horner had been with Red Bull since 2005, leading them to many wins and championships. But lately, things

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Plant Secrets: How AI is Revolutionizing Botanical Data

Plants hold a wealth of information that can greatly benefit agriculture and environmental studies. Details like where they grow, how they grow, and where they are found can be scattered across countless texts. Extracting this data manually is slow and often misses important details. That's where AI

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