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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
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
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
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
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed in Large-Scale Study
A study of 1.4 million US veterans with type 2 diabetes revealed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, weekly-injected drugs, reduced the risk of 42 health issues, including cardiovascular problems and infections, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues and low blood pressure.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed in Large-Scale Study
A study of 1.4 million US veterans with type 2 diabetes revealed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, weekly-injected drugs, reduced the risk of 42 health issues, including cardiovascular problems and infections, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues and low blood pressure.
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40% 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
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
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
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
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Reduced Alzheimer's Risk, But Increased Gastrointestinal Issues
A study of over two million US diabetic patients found that GLP-1 receptor agonist weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 12%, drug/alcohol dependence, and some blood clotting issues, but increased risks of gastrointestinal problems, low blood pressure, and kidn...
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Reduced Alzheimer's Risk, But Increased Gastrointestinal Issues
A study of over two million US diabetic patients found that GLP-1 receptor agonist weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 12%, drug/alcohol dependence, and some blood clotting issues, but increased risks of gastrointestinal problems, low blood pressure, and kidn...
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32% Bias Score
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
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40% Bias Score
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed
A study of over 2.4 million people found that GLP-1 weight-loss medications reduced the risk of 42 health conditions, including cardiac arrest and Alzheimer's disease, by reducing inflammation and improving impulse control, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues were also observed.
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed
A study of over 2.4 million people found that GLP-1 weight-loss medications reduced the risk of 42 health conditions, including cardiac arrest and Alzheimer's disease, by reducing inflammation and improving impulse control, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues were also observed.
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36% Bias Score
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