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Factory Activity in China: A January Surprise

January 27, 2025

In a twist, China's factory activity took a dip in January, just before the Lunar New Year. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49. 1, showing a contraction. This was a surprise, as experts had expected it to stay above 50, which signals growth. December's PMI was 50. 1, so this

business

A Closer Look at the Embraer Phenom 100EV and EX

January 27, 2025

First flying in 2008, Embraer's Phenom 100 is the entry-level business jet for the Brazilian manufacturer. It has evolved in many ways. The Phenom 100E added spoilers for better performance. Its successor, the 100EV, swapped engines for more thrust and updated avionics. The latest model, the 100EX,

health

Stopping Teen Bullying: What Really Works?

January 26, 2025

Bullying isn't just a schoolyard scrap. It hurts teens deeply, both in person and online, affecting about 1 in 20 kids aged 12-18 in the U. S. To fight this, scientists are digging deep into what puts kids at risk and what protects them. A big study used smart machines to find out. Researchers look

technology

Designing Multi-Material Lattices with Graph Neural Networks

January 26, 2025

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the creation of customized materials with unique properties. It's not just about shapes anymore; now, we can mix different materials in AM to make stuff with even more special features. So far, using machine learning to design these materials has mainly

health

X-rays and Kidney Cancer: How Senescent Cell Secrets Boost Tumor Growth

January 26, 2025

Ever wondered how x-rays might affect kidney cancer? Well, scientists found that x-rays can speed up kidney cancer growth. How? By making healthy kidney cells go into a strange phase called "senescence, " where they stay alive but stop growing. These senescent cells start pumping out special signals

technology

Plug In and Zone Out: Top Noise-Cancelling Headphones

January 26, 2025

Ever wished you could block out the world and just listen to your music? That's exactly what Sony's wireless headphones do, and they've got plenty of fans - nearly 40, 000 to be exact. These headphones are packed with smart tech, like dual microphones that catch sounds from traffic to chatty neighbo

health

Life Satisfaction in Germany: What's Making People Happy and Unhappy?

January 26, 2025

Life satisfaction isn't just about being happy overall, but also about how we feel in different parts of our lives. This study looked into how Germans feel about their work, family, environment, and money, and how these feelings change based on age, income, and whether they have a job. The researche

health

Elder Abuse in Kamalamai: A Hidden Problem

January 25, 2025

The world is seeing more people reaching their golden years. This means we need to pay extra attention to issues like elder abuse. The World Health Organization says that one out of every six people over 60 has faced some kind of abuse. This could be physical, mental, neglect, money issues, or even

health

Why Do Some People Go Back to the Hospital After Rectal Cancer Surgery?

January 25, 2025

Did you know that hospitals sometimes see patients again right after surgery? When this happens more than 30 days after rectal cancer surgery, it's called a delayed readmission. Why does this matter? Well, it's linked to higher death rates and heavier burdens on the healthcare system. Unfortunately,

health

Setting Goals After Knee Replacement Surgery: A Closer Look

January 25, 2025

You might think recovery from a total knee replacement surgery (TKA) is pretty straightforward. But it turns out that patients' expectations about what they can and can't do after surgery play a big role in how happy they are with the results. Surprisingly, up to 20% of people aren't satisfied with