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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Pandora's Space Journey: NASA's latest Exoplanet Hunt

In a recent development, NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch a small satellite mission focused on exoplanet science. This mission, part of NASA's Astrophysics Pioneers program, involves a smallsat named Pandora. Pandora is equipped with a 45-centimeter telescope and optical and infrared detectors. Its

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Fit Older Adults, Fit Kidneys?

Ever heard the phrase "use it or lose it"? Well, it turns out that keeping moving might help keep your kidneys in good shape too. First, let's talk about why kidneys are important. Imagine them as your body's filters. They clean your blood and make sure everything is balanced. When they aren't wor

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Feb 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Pete Davidson Teams Up With Reformation for Fancy New Clothes

In a surprising move, sustainable clothing brand Reformation has teamed up with one of Hollywood's most famous guys, Pete Davidson. This is not a romantic relationship, but a partnership to create some fancy new clothes. Sponsored sweatshirts with a very fancy name and boxer briefs with a n

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Feb 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Vulcan Rocket: Space Force Approval Hiccups

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has been patiently waiting for the US Space Force's green light for its Vulcan rocket. The plan was to launch a military mission on the rocket last year. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and the Space Force's certification process has not been complete. Meanw

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

What Do People Think About Measuring Progress in Functional Neurological Disorder?

Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers aren’t just interested in getting to know a person’s symptoms. They want to know how well treatments are working in the long term. This study delves into the opinions of patients with a type of condition called a functional neurological disorder (FN

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Can AI Build Trust in Pill-Checking Machines?

Pill mistakes are a big deal. They can lead to serious health problems and cost the healthcare system a lot of money. To stop this, scientists made special machines that check pills automatically. These machines are a lot faster than human pharmacists checking. It is still unknown if pharmacists ful

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu's New Twist: A Dairy Worker's Mild Eye Infection

In the heart of Nevada, a dairy worker recently caught a new type of bird flu. This isn't the same strain that has been causing trouble in U. S. animal herds since the end of last year. The worker's main issue was just some annoying eye redness and irritation. Lucky for him, he didn't need to go to

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Spirituality and Gender: Unveiling Family Life and Well-being

In Iran, where tradition and faith greatly influence families -- something true to many cultures -- understanding the different stuff that goes on in Iran households is essential. But here’s the twist: not much has been looked into understanding how spirituality and gender affect happiness and well-

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

T-Boost vs. Lifestyle

Let's cut to the chase. We're talking testosterone, diabetes risk, and sex life. Men who are at risk for type 2 diabetes often get confused when trying to figure out what testosterone treatment and lifestyle changes can do for their sexual function. It's a bit of a mystery. But we will try to shed s

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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Flashes: The New Photo-Sharing App That's Taking on Instagram

A fresh face has joined the photo-sharing scene. Flashes, a new app, is giving Instagram a run for its money. It supports up to four photos per post and one-minute-long videos. But there's more to it than just photos and videos. Flashes is built on the same tech as Bluesky, a decentralized

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