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Gold Rush: The New Way to Extract Gold

March 5, 2025

The world's hunger for gold is growing, but the Earth's supply is running low. This has sparked a race to find new ways to get gold, like recycling old electronics and pulling it from seawater. But there's a big problem: finding a way to pull out tiny amounts of gold from messy water mixtures is sup

health

Should You Fix Both Shoulders at Once or Wait? A Surprising Answer

March 5, 2025

Imagine you have a torn rotator cuff in both shoulders. You might think fixing them both at once would be quicker and easier. But hold on, there's more to consider. A recent study looked at whether it's better to have both shoulders fixed at the same time or to space out the surgeries. The study f

politics

Social Security in Chaos: What's Happening and Why It Matters

March 5, 2025

Imagine this: a government agency that's supposed to help people is suddenly in turmoil. That's what's happening with the Social Security Administration (SSA) right now. It all started when a group called DOGE, led by a businessman named Musk, began making big cuts to government spending. These cuts

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Can Sound Waves Even Out Leg Length?

March 5, 2025

Imagine being a kid with one leg shorter than the other. It's a challenge, but there's a new treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT for short. This method uses sound waves to tackle issues in muscles and bones. The big question is: Can it safely help kids whose bones are still gr

education

Facing the Doctor's Test: A Look at the FCFP (SA) Exam

March 4, 2025

The FCFP (SA) exam is a big deal for family medicine registrars in South Africa. It's a test that covers both written and clinical skills. The exam is designed to make sure that future family doctors are ready to handle real-life situations. It's not just about knowing facts; it's about applying tha

politics

New Education Chief: Wrestling Exec Takes On Big Job

March 4, 2025

Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, has been appointed as the nation's education chief. This is a surprising choice, given her background and the president's plans for the Education Department. McMahon, a 76-year-old billionaire and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has little tr

health

TB Hotspots: Uncovering Nepal's Environmental Links

March 3, 2025

Nepal is grappling with a significant health issue. Every year, around 70, 000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) emerge in the country. That's a lot of people affected by a preventable and curable disease. In 2022 alone, the incidence rate was 229 cases per 100, 000 people. This is a stark reminder tha

politics

Weather Warnings at Risk: Government Cuts Threaten Safety and Science

March 3, 2025

The recent dismissal of many employees from NOAA, the agency responsible for U. S. weather forecasts, has sparked concern among scientists. This move, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, could have serious consequences. Lives are at stake, especially during extreme weather even

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Stretching the Limits: Wireless Sensors for Tendon and Ligament Repair

March 1, 2025

Tendon and ligament injuries are common, especially in sports. These injuries often need surgery to fix them. But what happens after the surgery? This is where things get tricky. Doctors need to keep an eye on how the tissue is healing. If the tissue is under too much stress, it can cause problems l

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Kids in Crisis: How Hospitals Prepare for the Unexpected

March 1, 2025

Hospitals often face unexpected situations where they need to care for many young patients at once. To be ready for this, they use special training exercises. These exercises mimic real-life emergencies, pushing everyone to think quickly and act wisely. Imagine a hospital filled with kids n