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Darwin Faces Strong Winds and Rain as Cyclone Fina Moves On

November 23, 2025

Cyclone Fina, a powerful category three storm, has left its mark on Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern Territory. With wind gusts reaching up to 205 kilometers per hour, the cyclone brought strong winds and heavy rain to the city. Residents were reminded of the devastating Cyclone Tracy, wh

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Storms and Strokes: A Closer Look at the Connection

November 11, 2025

Tropical cyclones, also known as typhoons or hurricanes, are powerful storms that can cause significant damage. But did you know they might also be linked to an increase in stroke hospitalizations? This idea is not well-researched, so a recent study set out to find out if there is a connection betwe

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A Tiny Girl's Big Health Battle

June 27, 2025

In a small hospital, doctors found something unusual in a 2-month-old girl. She had a large choledochal cyst. This is a rare problem where a cyst grows in the common bile duct. It's more common in girls, especially those from Asian backgrounds. These cysts happen because the pancreas and bile ducts

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The Power of Simplicity: Natural IVF for Poor Responders

June 15, 2025

In the world of fertility treatments, there is a lot of focus on high-tech solutions. However, sometimes the simplest methods can be the most effective. One such method is natural cycle in vitro fertilization (NC-IVF). This approach skips the usual hormone injections and instead uses a woman's na

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Tracking Cancer's Footprints: ctDNA and Bladder Cancer

May 26, 2025

Cancer is a sneaky foe. It is always on the move. It can be hard to catch. Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is a tough one. It's aggressive. It often comes back even after treatment. The usual treatments are radical cystectomy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. These are big words for major s

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The Unseen Life Cycle of Minamiiwoto Island

May 24, 2025

Minamiiwoto Island, part of the Ogasawara Islands in subtropical Japan, is a unique place. It has never been messed up by humans or invaded by foreign animals. This makes it a perfect example of how oceanic islands should work. Seabirds and land crabs play a big role in keeping the island's ecosyste

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Hawaii's Hidden World: Microbes in Different Coastal Sands

May 23, 2025

Hawaii's Big Island has two unique beaches: Papakolea and Richardson Ocean Park. They are quite different. Papakolea is exposed to the open ocean and has fine sand. Richardson is sheltered and has coarse sand. This makes them perfect for studying how microbes live in different coastal environmen

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Can AI Models Handle Extreme Weather Events?

May 21, 2025

AI models are becoming a big deal in weather forecasting. They are supposed to help us predict extreme weather events. But there is a problem. These models are trained on past weather data. They struggle with events that are so rare, they weren't in the training data. These rare events are called "g

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Why Do Some Streets See More Drug Use Than Others?

April 28, 2025

Drug use is not evenly spread out. It is concentrated in specific small areas. These areas are often within the same neighborhood. This is a fact that has been shown in many studies. However, the reasons why drug use is more common in some spots than others is not well understood. One approach

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Silicon's Journey from Ice to Sea: A Nutrient's Tale

April 22, 2025

The polar regions are more than just icy landscapes; they are bustling with life and play a big role in how nutrients move around the planet. One key nutrient is dissolved silicon, which is super important for tiny plants called diatoms. These diatoms need silicon to grow and are a big part of what