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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Detecting Hidden Radiation: A New Approach to Safety

Radiation workers face unique challenges, especially when it comes to detecting internal contamination. External contamination can often mask internal issues, making it difficult to get accurate readings. A recent study introduced a new method to tackle this problem using a Quick Scan Whole Body Mon

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Simplifying Radiation Dose Calculations with GHOST

In the world of medical research, figuring out how radiation spreads in the body is super important. Scientists use something called Monte Carlo simulations to do this. These simulations help them see exactly where radiation goes and how much dose is given. One of the most reliable tools for this is

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

How Movement Patterns Show Gender Gaps in Surgical Training

In the world of surgical training, gender might play a bigger role than we think. A recent study looked at how male and female trainees are given independence during robotic surgery. The focus was on a specific measure called the ratio of economy of motion (rEOM). This ratio helps assess how efficie

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Shingles Shot: A Surprising Brain Booster?

A recent study has uncovered a surprising benefit of the shingles vaccine. It might not just prevent shingles but also protect your brain. Researchers looked at data from Wales, where the shingles vaccine was introduced in 2013. They found that people who got the vaccine were less likely to develop

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Dec 05 2025SCIENCE

Why Bacteria and Gels Could Be the Future of Radiation Measurement

In the realm of radiation therapy, finding materials that mimic human tissue is a big deal. This is where Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and hydrogels come into play. Researchers have been looking into how these two can work together to measure radiation more accurately. The focus is on two specifi

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

Cracking the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Puzzle

In a significant turn of events, a man from Virginia was recently taken into custody by the FBI. This arrest is linked to the pipe bombs found near the Democratic and Republican national committees' headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The investigation

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Political Ping-Pong with Health Care Subsidies

It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Teen's Surprise: A Prom Night for Parents Who Missed Their Own

In a heartwarming turn of events, a 17-year-old girl decided to give her parents a night they never had. Bailee, stepdaughter of country singer Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo, organized a prom for them. Why? Because neither of them got to experience their own prom night. Bailee planned the entir

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A New Architect Joins White House Ballroom Project

A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Paramount's New Bosses: Big Changes, Big Controversies

Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param

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