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Esports: Brain Boosters or Busters?

July 13, 2025

Esports have taken the world by storm, becoming a major form of entertainment and a hot topic in scientific research. But there's a lot of talk about how these games might be affecting the minds of players. Some people worry that esports could be harming players' brains, making it harder for them to

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Keeping Bioelectronics in Check: What's the Big Deal?

July 13, 2025

Bioelectronics is a big deal. It's all about tiny gadgets that talk to your nerves and other body parts. The idea is to help people feel better, but there's a catch. These gadgets need to last and work well over time. That's not always easy in the messy, ever-changing world inside our bodies. So, w

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What Happened to the Air India Flight?

July 12, 2025

A recent report has shed light on the tragic Air India plane crash that happened in June. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was on its way to London but crashed just moments after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in western India. The crash resulted in the deaths of 260 people, including passen

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Wolverine Teeth: A Look into Their Dental Health

July 12, 2025

Wolverines in North America have some serious dental issues. A recent study looked at over 180 wolverines from Alaska. Most of them were adults, with only a few young ones. The study found that almost all of them had gum disease, but it was usually mild. More than two-thirds had broken teeth, with t

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Combining Amoxicillin and Silver: A New Weapon Against Superbugs

July 12, 2025

Scientists have found a way to make amoxicillin more powerful by teaming it up with silver. This isn't just a simple mix. They've created two new forms: one where amoxicillin and silver are tightly bound together, and another where tiny silver particles are stabilized by amoxicillin. The goal? To ta

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How Face Shapes Are Changing and Why Your Mask Might Not Fit

July 12, 2025

People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan

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How Traffic Conflicts Predict Crash Risks on Highways

July 12, 2025

Traffic conflicts are like warning signs on roads. They show where crashes might happen. But not all spots on a highway are the same. Some areas have more risks than others. This study looked at traffic conflicts on U. S. 101. It used a special method to see how risks change in different zones. Usu

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How Two Exercises Stack Up in Strength Training

July 12, 2025

Strength training is all about understanding how different exercises work your muscles. A recent study dug into how two common exercises, the isometric squat and the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), compare in terms of force and muscle activation. The study involved 15 people, mostly men, who were

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A Dino Discovery Beneath the Parking Lot

July 11, 2025

Deep under a parking lot in Denver, a museum known for its dinosaur exhibits made an unexpected discovery. While exploring geothermal heating options, they drilled over 750 feet down. What they found was a tiny fossil, about the size of a hockey puck. This fossil is a vertebra from a small, plant-ea

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Smart Tech Helps Scientists Study Brain Chemistry

July 11, 2025

Scientists are always looking for better ways to study the brain. One tool they use is called PET scanning. This tool helps them see how different parts of the brain work. But the data from these scans can be tricky to understand. One method to make sense of this data is called spectral analysis. I