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Why We Crave Instant Answers and How It Affects Us

March 10, 2025

Epistemic curiosity is a fancy term for our desire to know things. In today's world, information is everywhere, and it's easy to get. But how does our curiosity work in this information overload? Researchers have come up with a new idea. They say our curiosity is driven by two things: interest and u

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Early Mistreatment and Motherly Neglect: The Science Behind It

March 10, 2025

The way we treat our kids can be heavily influenced by our own past experiences. People who were mistreated as kids might struggle to be good parents, and scientists are trying to figure out why. Researchers looked into how DNA changes might play a role in this cycle. They focused on somet

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The Digital Health Revolution: COVID-19's Impact

March 9, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a game-changer for digital health solutions. It has forced us to rethink how we approach healthcare. The pandemic has shown us that digital health solutions are not just a trend but a necessity. These solutions have become essential tools in fighting the virus and keep

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Brain Tumors and Seizures: Can AI Predict Them Before Surgery?

March 8, 2025

Brain tumors, specifically gliomas, often come with a nasty side effect: seizures. These seizures can be tough to predict, but getting a heads-up before surgery can make a big difference in treatment. So, scientists decided to try something new. They took a powerful AI tool called XGBoost and used i

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Boosting Learning Efficiency with Memory in Robotics

March 7, 2025

Imagine teaching a robot to walk. It's not just about giving it instructions, but also about helping it learn from its past experiences. This is where episodic memory comes in. It's like a robot's personal diary, storing past actions and their outcomes. The challenge? Using this diary to make better

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Surgery Success: Comparing Two Sides of the Brain

March 6, 2025

Brain surgery for epilepsy can be a game-changer. But what if the trouble spots are on both sides of the brain? This is what doctors call bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy (BTLE). In this case, doctors had to figure out if surgery on one side of the brain could help. They looked back at past cases. T

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Sepsis: Can AI Predict When Patients Need Help?

March 6, 2025

Sepsis is a serious condition that can be life-threatening. It happens when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues. This can lead to organ failure and even death. Early detection and treatment are key to improving outcomes for sepsis patients. One way to do this is by using tech

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Brain Health in Bangladesh: The Silent Epidemic

March 5, 2025

Bangladesh is facing a growing issue with neurological disorders. These conditions are causing more people to become disabled, increasing deaths, and raising medical bills. The situation is serious. Stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and meningitis are some of the most common disorders. They ar

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Dad's Weight Gain: How It Affects His Daughter's Health

March 5, 2025

Dads, listen up! What you eat and how you live can affect your daughter's health, even before she's born. Scientists found that when dads are overweight, tiny changes happen in their sperm. These changes can stick around and affect their daughter's health later in life. These changes involve someth

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Knowledge Locked Away: How Mental Health Patients Are Left in the Dark

March 5, 2025

Imagine being sick and not knowing why. Or worse, knowing why but having no way to find out more. This is what happens to many people with mental health issues. They are stuck in a tough spot, not just because of their illness, but because they can't get the information they need. This isn't just ab