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Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out Against AI Misuse

February 12, 2025

Scarlett Johansson, a well-known actress, has recently spoken out against the misuse of artificial intelligence. She was prompted to do so after a fake video featuring her and other celebrities surfaced online. This video, created by an Israeli AI expert, showed these celebrities condemning Kanye We

health

Unraveling Vulvar Cancer Risk: The Role of DNA Changes

February 12, 2025

Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) often begins as a precancerous condition known as high-grade vulvar intraepithelial lesion (HSIL). This condition, linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), poses a significant risk, with 8% of cases progressing to cancer. This is why it's so important to understand

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Boosting Molecular Excitement with Smart Range-Separated Hybrids

February 12, 2025

Imagine trying to understand how molecules get excited. Scientists have come up with a clever way to do this using something called range-separated hybrids (RSHs). These RSHs are part of a bigger idea called time-dependent density functional theory. This new method doesn't force things to f

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Are Juvenile Myositis Patients Reporting Accurately?

February 12, 2025

When it comes to understanding how kids with juvenile myositis (JM) are feeling, it is key to have tools that can accurately capture their experiences. One system that's been in the spotlight is the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, or PROMIS. This system uses fixed short for

crime

Bannon's Border Wall Scandal Ends in Plea

February 12, 2025

Steve Bannon, a controversial conservative figure, faced a courtroom turn recently. In 2022, he was hit with serious charges. The core reason? A borderline shady online fundraising effort called “We Build the Wall”. What? The campaign, with a devious twist, promised donations wouldn't pay one of th

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Ouch! The Shoulder Blues: A Look at US Emergency Room Visits

February 12, 2025

Shoulder injuries are a big deal in emergency rooms across the US. These injuries are a major reason why people end up in emergency departments (EDs). Imagine this: from 2006 to 2016, a lot of folks walked into EDs with shoulder issues. These injuries can happen in many ways, from sports accidents t

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Whipworm Warriors: A Honduran Study Uncovers a New Diagnostic Tool

February 12, 2025

The fight against soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), parasites that thrive in soil, is a worldwide battle. These infections are extremely common, yet detecting them is tough. Usually, doctors check for active infections by examining feces. But what if we want to find out if someone was exposed to wh

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Can AI Build Trust in Pill-Checking Machines?

February 11, 2025

Pill mistakes are a big deal. They can lead to serious health problems and cost the healthcare system a lot of money. To stop this, scientists made special machines that check pills automatically. These machines are a lot faster than human pharmacists checking. It is still unknown if pharmacists ful

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NASA's Starling Swarm Takes Flight

February 11, 2025

NASA's Starling satellite swarm is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. The mission, which started in August 2023, has been testing out something called Distributed Spacecraft Autonomy (DSA). This means the Starling satellites can work together without needing constant hum

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Spirituality and Gender: Unveiling Family Life and Well-being

February 11, 2025

In Iran, where tradition and faith greatly influence families -- something true to many cultures -- understanding the different stuff that goes on in Iran households is essential. But here’s the twist: not much has been looked into understanding how spirituality and gender affect happiness and well-