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How Older Adults Move in Everyday Life: A Closer Look

December 5, 2025

Understanding how older adults move in their daily routines is important. It helps in preventing and treating mobility problems. But most studies focus on lab tests. These tests show what older adults can do in a controlled setting. However, they don't show how people move in real life. Real-life w

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Dive Into the Future: How Mote SEA is Shaping Young Marine Scientists

December 5, 2025

Mote SEA, a new marine science hub, is doing more than just showcasing ocean life. It's also shaping the future of marine science by training the next generation of experts. With its STEM Workforce Development Labs, Mote SEA is offering hands-on experience to students and young professionals. This i

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How Your Daily Light Routine Affects Your Internal Clock

December 4, 2025

Ever wondered why your body clock seems to go haywire when you work shifts? It turns out, the math models that predict our internal rhythms do well in labs but struggle in the real world. This is especially true for shift workers whose light exposure is all over the place. Researchers dug into this

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Figuring Out the Right Measures for Fighting Bacteria

December 4, 2025

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a tricky bacteria that can make people sick. To tackle it, scientists need to know how well different medicines work against it. They tested eight medicines using a standard method. They did this in different labs and at two different temperatures: 35°C and 28°C. The resul

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New Faces and Flaws in Health and Science

December 4, 2025

The FDA is getting a new leader for its drug evaluation center. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping into this crucial role. Meanwhile, the CDC is reviewing the hepatitis B vaccine. This is a big deal because vaccines play a huge role in public health. But not everyone is happy with the FDA's plans. A group

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Young Innovators Changing the Financial World

December 2, 2025

The financial world is seeing a wave of young talent driving change. These individuals are making big moves in fintech, crypto, and traditional finance. Their work is not just about making money but also about solving real problems in the industry. Kalyani Ramadurgam saw a big issue while working a

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New Tech Hub in China Boosts Specialty Silanes

December 2, 2025

A new tech hub has just opened in China, focusing on specialty silanes. This isn't just any hub; it's a big deal for the plastics, coatings, and adhesives industries. The place is packed with labs where experts will cook up high-performance additives. It's not just about creating new stuff, though.

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Crypto Gaming: Big Changes on the Horizon

December 2, 2025

The crypto gaming world is buzzing with potential. Big gaming companies are eyeing crypto, but they need clear rules to jump in. Robbie Ferguson, the head of Immutable, thinks a new law called the CLARITY Act could be a game-changer. This law aims to make crypto rules clearer, especially for big gam

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Spending Crypto Just Got Easier: Truther's New Visa Card in El Salvador

November 30, 2025

Truther, a company that deals with crypto payments, is introducing a new Visa card in El Salvador. This card lets users spend USDT directly from their own wallets. They don't need to add money to the card beforehand. Instead, it takes the USDT equivalent of the purchase amount in real time. The car

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Mexico's Crime Fighter: Omar García Harfuch's Battle Against Cartels

November 30, 2025

Omar García Harfuch, a key figure in Mexico's fight against crime, has earned a nickname that echoes a famous comic book hero. Known as Mexico's "Batman, " he serves as the secretary of Security and Citizen Protection under President Claudia Sheinbaum. His journey to this role began when he was the