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rsi

Health Apps on Campus: A Snapshot at Debre Markos University

November 7, 2024

In 2022, smartphones became like extra limbs for young people, especially university students. At Debre Markos University in Ethiopia, health science students were no exception. They were exploring mobile health apps, tools designed to help manage health better, anytime and anywhere. This was differ

education

Schooling in Benin: How Education Policies Affect Families

November 6, 2024

In rural Benin, a study looked at how education policies impact the schooling decisions of parents. The research found that when parents have a better education, they're much more likely to send their daughters to school. Specifically, 76% of educated parents chose to educate their daughters, compar

environment

The Dwindling Herring: Fishing, Warming Seas, and Predators at Fault

November 6, 2024

Atlantic herring has been a big deal in Canada's seafood industry since the 1960s, with the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy herring fisheries being a major player. However, this stock has been struggling since the mid-1960s, despite efforts to boost it since 2003. Researchers wanted to understand why man

religion

Religions: Shapeshifters of Belief

November 6, 2024

Ever ponder how religions morph and branch out into different shapes? Picture this: cultural ideas, or 'memes', zip around like lightning among people. Some ideas latch on, others vanish in a flash. Sort of like how viruses invade hosts, religions act as hosts for these memes. Zoom in on how viruse

science

Celebrating Schwinger: Harvard's Tribute to a Physics Giant

November 6, 2024

Theoretical physicist Julian Schwinger was a big deal in the world of science. He helped shape modern quantum mechanics. On February 12, 2018, Harvard University held a special event called "The Memories of Julian" to mark 100 years since his birth. It's pretty impressive that even a century after h

technology

Tecno's New Campaign Fights Skin Tone Bias in Photos

November 5, 2024

Ever wondered why some photos don't show your skin tone right? Chinese smartphone company Tecno has stepped up to fix this. They've launched the ToneProud campaign to tackle skin tone bias in imaging technology. This isn't just a small issue; a study from MIT and Stanford back in 2018 showed that s

technology

TECNO's New Campaign: Celebrating Skin Tone Diversity in Tech

November 4, 2024

In our tech-driven world, smartphones play a big role in shaping how we see each other. But do they truly capture the full range of human skin tones, especially in places like Africa and Asia? TECNO, a brand known for its multi-skin tone imaging, has launched the ToneProud campaign to tackle this i

politics

Former President Trump's Stance on Vaccines: What's Next?

November 4, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has been making waves with his recent comments about vaccines. In a phone interview with NBC News, he hinted that he might consider banning certain vaccines if he's re-elected. Trump has been vocal about his support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who has been known to spre

technology

Big Tech Teams Up to Say: Keep Hands Off Our AI Money

November 3, 2024

In a surprising move, giants like Microsoft and venture capitalists from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) have come together. But this isn't about a new tech project. It's about a plea to governments: don't mess with their money by regulating AI. They say it’s about protecting startups, but the truth migh

politics

The Battle for Latino Votes: Trump's Border Plans vs. Harris's Star-Studded Campaign

November 1, 2024

In the heat of the political race, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been making a splash in states with a significant Latino population. They've been traveling to Arizona and Nevada, places where the Latino vote could tip the scales. Harris has been rolling ou