Surge in Four Viruses Strains US Healthcare Systems
Four viruses (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus) are surging in the U.S., causing widespread illness and impacting healthcare systems, with the CDC reporting high positivity rates and increased hospital visits; vaccines are available for some, but not all, of the viruses.
Surge in Four Viruses Strains US Healthcare Systems
Four viruses (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus) are surging in the U.S., causing widespread illness and impacting healthcare systems, with the CDC reporting high positivity rates and increased hospital visits; vaccines are available for some, but not all, of the viruses.
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40% Bias Score
Global Trust in Science Remains High Despite Variations
A global survey of 71,922 people shows that trust in science remains high across countries, averaging above "three" on a five-point scale, despite political and social variations; however, experts caution that undifferentiated trust isn't ideal.
Global Trust in Science Remains High Despite Variations
A global survey of 71,922 people shows that trust in science remains high across countries, averaging above "three" on a five-point scale, despite political and social variations; however, experts caution that undifferentiated trust isn't ideal.
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20% Bias Score
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
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20% Bias Score
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
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32% Bias Score
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
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32% Bias Score
Japan Raises Mega-Earthquake Probability to 80%
Japan's government warns of an 80 percent likelihood of a magnitude 8.0 or 9.0 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within 30 years, based on historical patterns and tectonic plate movement, potentially causing 230,000 deaths and 2.1 million destroyed buildings.
Japan Raises Mega-Earthquake Probability to 80%
Japan's government warns of an 80 percent likelihood of a magnitude 8.0 or 9.0 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within 30 years, based on historical patterns and tectonic plate movement, potentially causing 230,000 deaths and 2.1 million destroyed buildings.
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48% Bias Score
Physical Fitness Linked to Lower Cancer Mortality Risk
A study of nearly 47,000 cancer patients found that muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with a 31–46% lower risk of death from any cause, with even greater reductions in specific cancer types and stages; this research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, ...
Physical Fitness Linked to Lower Cancer Mortality Risk
A study of nearly 47,000 cancer patients found that muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with a 31–46% lower risk of death from any cause, with even greater reductions in specific cancer types and stages; this research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, ...
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40% Bias Score
US Mars Mission Faces Budgetary and Technological Hurdles
Decades-long US efforts to send humans to Mars, utilizing a lunar staging approach under the Artemis program, face significant budgetary and technological hurdles, including in-flight refueling and sustaining human life on Mars, with timelines reaching the 2030s.
US Mars Mission Faces Budgetary and Technological Hurdles
Decades-long US efforts to send humans to Mars, utilizing a lunar staging approach under the Artemis program, face significant budgetary and technological hurdles, including in-flight refueling and sustaining human life on Mars, with timelines reaching the 2030s.
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56% Bias Score
Daylight Saving Time: Minimal Energy Savings Outweighed by Health Concerns
President Trump's recent criticism of Daylight Saving Time reignites the debate over its benefits and drawbacks, with studies showing minimal energy savings offset by negative impacts on public health, particularly sleep disruption and increased risk of accidents.
Daylight Saving Time: Minimal Energy Savings Outweighed by Health Concerns
President Trump's recent criticism of Daylight Saving Time reignites the debate over its benefits and drawbacks, with studies showing minimal energy savings offset by negative impacts on public health, particularly sleep disruption and increased risk of accidents.
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16% Bias Score
Oppenheimer: Moral Responsibility and the Atomic Bomb
J. Robert Oppenheimer's role as the lead scientist of the Manhattan Project is examined, focusing on his moral and scientific responsibility for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their lasting global impact; the ethical implications of his actions are weighed against the political co...
Oppenheimer: Moral Responsibility and the Atomic Bomb
J. Robert Oppenheimer's role as the lead scientist of the Manhattan Project is examined, focusing on his moral and scientific responsibility for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their lasting global impact; the ethical implications of his actions are weighed against the political co...
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64% Bias Score
Salt Settling Patterns in Water: Particle Size, Quantity, and Water Level Determine Distribution
Dutch and French researchers studied salt settling patterns in water, discovering that particle size (0.6mm to 6mm), quantity, and water level significantly affect distribution, creating rings or dispersed patterns; findings relevant to various sedimentation contexts.
Salt Settling Patterns in Water: Particle Size, Quantity, and Water Level Determine Distribution
Dutch and French researchers studied salt settling patterns in water, discovering that particle size (0.6mm to 6mm), quantity, and water level significantly affect distribution, creating rings or dispersed patterns; findings relevant to various sedimentation contexts.
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12% Bias Score
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
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40% Bias Score