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Moving More, Frail Less

February 22, 2025

Frailty is a big deal for adults. It's when your body can't do what it used to. You might feel weak, tired, or just not as strong. Scientists have been looking into how much we move around in 24 hours and how it affects frailty. There are guidelines for how much we should move in a day. But

environment

Mercury's Lingering Impact: A Hidden Story of Grassy Narrows

February 22, 2025

In the heart of Canada, the Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek, known as Grassy Narrows First Nation, have been fighting for their health and environment for many years. This battle began after a massive industrial spill dumped between 9, 000 and 11, 000 kilograms of mercury into their river system. T

science

The Goat's Worm Problem: A New Weapon in the Fight

February 21, 2025

First, let's talk about the enemy. A tiny worm called Haemonchus contortus is causing big problems for goats. These worms are sneaky. They use special tools, HcTPS and HcGOB, to make a sugar called trehalose. This sugar helps the worms and messes with the goat's immune system. Scientists have a cle

science

Moon Mission: A Private Spacecraft's Journey to the Far Side

February 21, 2025

A private spacecraft is on a thrilling journey to the Moon. This spacecraft, funded by NASA's initiative and operated by Firefly Aerospace, has been performing various maneuvers to reach a lower orbit around the Moon. The spacecraft, named Blue Ghost, is set to land in the Mare Crisium region on Mar

technology

Bias in AI: What's Really Going On?

February 21, 2025

Ever thought that AI systems could be biased? Well, they can. Even if they pass tests that check for obvious bias, they can still have hidden biases. These biases are like the ones humans have, even if they claim to be fair. It's tricky to spot these hidden biases. As AI systems get more secretive,

science

Why Narcissists Get the Cold Shoulder

February 21, 2025

Imagine being in a room full of people, but no one talks to you. That's ostracism, and it's not a fun experience. So, why do some people, especially narcissists, often find themselves in this situation? Narcissists, those who have an inflated sense of self-importance, tend to report being i

sports

The Secret of Squat Jumps: Unweighting for Better Performance

February 20, 2025

Squat jumps are a common exercise used to measure an athlete's power and strength. But how do you know if you're doing them correctly? Traditionally, coaches and scientists have used their eyes or force-time graphs to check for an unweighting phase before the jump. This method can be unreliable and

sports

Unlocking Soccer Tactics: The Science Behind Team Formations

February 20, 2025

Soccer formations are like secret codes that teams use to outsmart their opponents. These codes have been studied for over twenty years, using data from games and player movements. But what exactly are formations? They are the patterns that teams create on the field, like a dance routine that helps

health

Diabetes and Diversity: A Swedish Journey

February 20, 2025

Diabetes is a big challenge, especially for people who have moved to a new country. In Sweden, there are many women from the Middle East who face this challenge. They are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes, but there are ways to help them stay healthy. This story is about a special project that aims

technology

AI's Game World Progress: A Step Forward, Miles to Go

February 20, 2025

Imagine a world where AI can create entire game worlds just from a few seconds of video. That's the dream, right? Well, Microsoft Research is getting closer to making that dream a reality with their new World and Human Action Model, or WHAM. But let's not get too excited just yet. First thi