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Texas Universities Face Big Budget Cuts

March 1, 2025

Texas universities are bracing for a significant financial blow. The state's Senate and House have both proposed budgets for 2026-2027. These budgets do not include funding for a key program that has been providing universities with $423 million over the past two years. This program is called the in

health

Measles on the Move: Texas Fights Back

February 28, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a small town is facing a big problem. Seminole, a rural city on the western edge, is dealing with a measles outbreak. It's the largest one in the U. S. since 2019. More than 140 people in Texas have caught the disease, with most cases in Gaines County. The situation is so seri

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The Rise of Superbugs: A New Threat in the UAE

February 28, 2025

The United Arab Emirates is facing a new challenge in the world of medicine. A dangerous type of bacteria, Escherichia coli, has been found to be resistant to a powerful group of antibiotics called carbapenems. This bacteria is part of a group known as ST167, which is considered high-risk. The speci

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Can AI Understand Seizures From Words Alone?

February 28, 2025

Epilepsy is a big deal, affecting millions worldwide. It's a neurological disorder that causes seizures. These seizures can be scary and confusing, not just for the person having them, but for those around them too. Doctors often use tests like EEGs to figure out what's going on. But what if there

environment

Turning Old Jeans into New Treasures

February 28, 2025

Denim is everywhere. It's tough, it's blue, and it's a staple in closets worldwide. But what happens when our favorite jeans wear out? Most end up in landfills or are burned, which is a huge waste. Over 80% of discarded denim meets this fate. That's a lot of wasted material. Imagine if we c

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Measles Alert in Rockwall County: What You Need to Know

February 27, 2025

A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is curre

education

How Friends and Foes Shape School Success in China

February 27, 2025

In China, high school students often face a unique challenge: balancing their studies with the dynamics of their friendships. This isn't just about who sits next to you in class. It's about how those relationships can either boost or hinder your drive to succeed in subjects like math and

education

How Friendships and Feelings Drive Learning

February 27, 2025

Ever wondered why kids pick up new hobbies or change their minds about school subjects? It's not just about what they learn in class. Friendships play a huge role in shaping what students find interesting. Kids often change their learning interests to fit in with their friends. This isn't a one-way

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Wearable Tech: The Future of Interactive Clothing

February 27, 2025

Imagine wearing a shirt that can control your virtual reality game just by moving your arm. Or a helmet that can monitor your safety without any buttons or switches. This is not science fiction anymore. It is all possible with a new kind of technology called overbraided magnetoresistive sensors. Th

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Trust and Resilience: Keys to Top Team Performance in Healthcare

February 26, 2025

Imagine a bustling healthcare center. Everyone is working hard, but how can we make sure they work well together? Trust and resilience are the secret ingredients. Researchers wanted to find out how these factors affect team performance in healthcare. They gathered 927 workers from 100 te