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The Heat and the Tiny Babies: A South Asian Dilemma

May 20, 2025

Let's dive into a serious topic. Extreme low birth weight is a big problem in South Asia. It's a condition where a baby is born weighing less than 1000 grams. This is a critical issue because these tiny babies face a higher risk of health problems and even death. Now, researchers are looking int

lifestyle

Listen to your body: It might know your partner better than you do

May 20, 2025

There are many signs that can help you figure out if you're with the wrong person. Your body can give you hints about your relationship. If you're always tired, even after a good night's sleep, or if you're constantly anxious, especially when you're with your partner, it might be a sign that somet

health

How to Get People Involved in Their Communities

May 19, 2025

People with mental health challenges often struggle to be active in their communities. This is a big problem. It is hard for them to enjoy life and feel connected to others. A program called PODS tried to change this. It aimed to boost community involvement. The program looked at how profession

science

The Hidden Power of One-Arm Workouts

May 19, 2025

The concept of cross-education is fascinating. It's about how training one arm can actually benefit the other. This effect can vary depending on the type of exercise. A recent study dug into how different kinds of resistance exercises affect the untrained arm's strength and muscle responses. The foc

health

Shoulder Ultrasounds: How Positioning Affects Blood Flow

May 19, 2025

The shoulder is a complex joint. It allows for a wide range of motion, but this flexibility also makes it prone to injuries and issues. To better understand and diagnose shoulder problems, researchers looked into the effects of different positions on blood flow in the shoulder. First, they establis

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Easy Way to Make Big Blue Lights with Perovskites

May 19, 2025

Perovskites are cool because they can make blue light. But making them just right is tricky. They mix bromine and chlorine to get the blue color. But this mix makes them grow too fast. This fast growth causes problems. It makes tiny holes and flaws in the material. These flaws mess up the ligh

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How pH Levels Impact Urease in Bacteria

May 19, 2025

The enzyme urease is crucial for a process called microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP). This process is important because it helps in forming calcium carbonate, which is useful in various environmental and industrial applications. However, using MICP in extreme environments, like

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Hidden Dangers in Your Dryer

May 19, 2025

Dryer lint is not just a nuisance to clean out. It is a silent witness to the materials that make up our clothes. It can reveal a lot about the hidden chemicals in our laundry. A recent investigation shed light on the presence of hazardous metals in dryer lint. This is important because dryer li

health

Ivory Coast's Hidden Health Battle: STIs Among Women

May 19, 2025

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a big deal globally. They cause a lot of health problems and even deaths, especially in developing countries. They mess with reproductive health, child health, and even spread HIV. So, it's crucial to understand why they're so common among women in Ivory Co

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How Moon's Weak Magnetism Affects Wheat Growth

May 19, 2025

The Moon's magnetic field is almost nonexistent, unlike Earth's. This difference could have big effects on plants, especially when it comes to growing food on the Moon. Researchers decided to look into how this weak magnetic field affects wheat seedlings, a key crop for future space farming. They s