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Spain is grappling with two major health issues: cancer and obesity. These conditions are not only affecting individuals but also straining the healthcare system. Exercise has emerged as a powerful tool in managing and preventing these diseases. This is where sport and exercise science (SES) graduat

Unraveling Back Pain: The Surprising Role of Bones and Nerves

Back pain is a huge problem, affecting many people worldwide. It can be caused by the degeneration of intervertebral discs (IVDs), which are the cushions between our vertebrae. But why do these discs break down? Scientists are now looking at how our bones sense and react to mechanical forces, a proc

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Shining Bright in the Dark: A New Kind of Light

Imagine a light that can see through things and is invisible to the human eye. That's what near-infrared (NIR) light can do. It's like a secret agent of the light world, sneaking through materials and doing its job without being noticed. This special light is made possible by something called NIR ph

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When Sun Flares Strike: Earth's Hidden Weaknesses

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm

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VR and Balance: How Virtual Reality Affects Your Stability

Ever wondered how virtual reality (VR) affects your balance? A recent study dove into this question, focusing on how prolonged VR exposure influences standing balance. The research looked at how different speeds and frequencies of visual motion in VR impact balance responses. Twenty young adults par

Measles on the Rise: A Wake-Up Call for Vaccination

Measles, a highly contagious disease, has made a comeback in two neighboring states. Over two dozen cases have been reported in Texas and New Mexico. The majority of these cases are concentrated in Gaines County, Texas, which has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. All confi

Booze and Workouts: What Happens to Your Muscles?

East Asian men are often seen knocking back a drink or two after a intense run or workout. But does that post-run beer or cocktail help or hurt muscle recovery? Muscles are always recovering after exercise and it is normal to feel soreness. The question here is how does alcohol affect that? We wa

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Famous Writer's Close Call: A Look Into a Brutal Attack

Salman Rushdie, a well-known author, was getting ready to speak to a big crowd, but things took a sudden and violent turn. He noticed someone rushing towards him on the stage. This person had a frightening look in his eyes. The person struck Rushdie in the face and neck, leaving him with a lot of

EMA: You Don't Have To Be A Superhero To Track Healthy Habits

EMA sounds fancy, but it's not rocket science. It's just a cool term for beating or testing yourself to be healthier I guess, by catching yourself in real-time as you do any of the things you do. The topic speaks about smart research. That study decided to check how good people were at tracking th

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Mine Safety: Improving Fire Detection with Smart Sensor Placement