OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults in 31 countries reveals Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands lead in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania lag; higher numeracy correlates with better employment, income, health, and life satisfaction.
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults in 31 countries reveals Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands lead in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania lag; higher numeracy correlates with better employment, income, health, and life satisfaction.
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32% Bias Score
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Mental Illness Hospital Admissions in Scotland
A Scottish study of 202,237 people found a link between increased exposure to nitrogen dioxide and higher hospital admissions for mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, suggesting that stricter environmental regulations could significantly reduce the burden on healthcare.
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24% Bias Score
Youth-Led Tech Tackles Global Challenges
CNN's "Tech for Good" showcased youth-led innovations: coral restoration devices, AI-powered rocket recovery, and AI-powered shark detection, addressing reef degradation, sustainable space travel, and human-wildlife conflict.
Youth-Led Tech Tackles Global Challenges
CNN's "Tech for Good" showcased youth-led innovations: coral restoration devices, AI-powered rocket recovery, and AI-powered shark detection, addressing reef degradation, sustainable space travel, and human-wildlife conflict.
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20% Bias Score
Genomic Newborn Screening: Potential Benefits and Ethical Concerns
Newborn screening detects rare diseases in 0.1% of babies, but genomic screening could detect more, though a more targeted approach is proposed in Germany, addressing ethical concerns and high costs (currently €1200 per genome).
Genomic Newborn Screening: Potential Benefits and Ethical Concerns
Newborn screening detects rare diseases in 0.1% of babies, but genomic screening could detect more, though a more targeted approach is proposed in Germany, addressing ethical concerns and high costs (currently €1200 per genome).
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44% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
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36% Bias Score
ISS Study Shows Accelerated Brain Cell Maturation in Microgravity
An ISS study revealed that brain cells matured faster in microgravity than on Earth, exhibiting less stress and inflammation; this suggests microgravity could provide a unique model for studying neurodegenerative diseases.
ISS Study Shows Accelerated Brain Cell Maturation in Microgravity
An ISS study revealed that brain cells matured faster in microgravity than on Earth, exhibiting less stress and inflammation; this suggests microgravity could provide a unique model for studying neurodegenerative diseases.
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28% Bias Score
Gold-Adorned Mummies Unearthed in Egypt
A team of archaeologists unearthed 13 ancient Egyptian mummies adorned with gold tongues and fingernails, along with other artifacts, in 2,000-year-old tombs at the Al-Bahnasa archaeological site in Egypt's Minya governate, shedding light on Ptolemaic-era religious customs.
Gold-Adorned Mummies Unearthed in Egypt
A team of archaeologists unearthed 13 ancient Egyptian mummies adorned with gold tongues and fingernails, along with other artifacts, in 2,000-year-old tombs at the Al-Bahnasa archaeological site in Egypt's Minya governate, shedding light on Ptolemaic-era religious customs.
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44% Bias Score
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
Stimulant Medications Most Effective for Adult ADHD, Study Finds
A new study of nearly 15,000 adults with ADHD found that stimulant medications and atomoxetine were more effective than placebos at reducing core symptoms over 12 weeks, while non-pharmacological treatments showed mixed results, highlighting the need for further research into long-term effectiveness...
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36% Bias Score
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Updated World Magnetic Model Shifts Magnetic North Pole Towards Siberia
The World Magnetic Model (WMM) was updated on January 1, 2025, shifting the magnetic North Pole closer to Siberia by approximately 170 km since 2019 due to erratic changes in Earth's magnetic field, impacting global navigation systems.
Updated World Magnetic Model Shifts Magnetic North Pole Towards Siberia
The World Magnetic Model (WMM) was updated on January 1, 2025, shifting the magnetic North Pole closer to Siberia by approximately 170 km since 2019 due to erratic changes in Earth's magnetic field, impacting global navigation systems.
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4% Bias Score
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Failure
A 53-year-old Alabama woman, Towana Looney, is thriving after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health in November 2024; this is a significant advancement in xenotransplantation following previous setbacks.
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Failure
A 53-year-old Alabama woman, Towana Looney, is thriving after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health in November 2024; this is a significant advancement in xenotransplantation following previous setbacks.
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52% Bias Score
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
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52% Bias Score