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A new study looks at how people use phones, computers and other gadgets in ways that can either help or hurt their mental health. The researchers think it isn’t just how much time you spend online that matters, but whether you use tech with a clear purpose. They called this purposeful use “dig

A 3‑D Peek into the Tiny World of Ants

Scientists used a powerful X‑ray machine in Germany to scan over two thousand ants from museums and private collections. The device, a synchrotron particle accelerator, captured detailed images of each insect’s body in a single week. Normally, doing the same work would take years with older technolo

Collaboration Sparks New Ideas for Future Particle Collider

The International Linear Collider (ILC) Technology Network, created in 2022 by the ILC International Development Team—a group within the International Committee for Future Accelerators—has begun to make progress on engineering studies that could bring the ILC into reality. Rather than staying con

Maryland’s New Hospital Payment System and Cancer Care

The state of Maryland changed how hospitals get paid in 2014 by introducing a Global Budget Revenue (GBR) model. Under this plan, each hospital receives a fixed amount of money for the entire year instead of being paid per service. The idea is to keep hospital spending in check while encouraging bet

Missing Voices in Diabetes Drug Trials

Recent research examined who gets tested with new diabetes medicines that also help the heart. The study looked at large phase three and four trials of SGLT‑2 inhibitors, drugs that lower blood sugar by making the kidneys excrete more glucose. These medicines have shown promise for people with type

Child Back Pain and Surgery: What We Learned

The research looks at kids who had back surgery because a disc in the lower spine slipped. It asks which factors make this problem worse and how well kids recover after surgery. One focus is the COVID‑19 lockdown. The study compares children treated before and during the pandemic to see if delays

AI Helps Spot Exercise Limits Without Guesswork

Deep learning can read the breath and heart data that people use to find their exercise limits. In a test called a cardiopulmonary exercise test, doctors look at how the body uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. They mark two key points: one where lactate starts to build up, and another wh

AI Helps Fight Bad Bacteria, but Money Still Holds Them Back

Artificial intelligence can now sift through millions of molecules in a few days, spotting potential new antibiotics that would have taken years to find. It can even spot clues in ancient DNA or design fresh compounds from scratch, giving scientists new tools to battle drug‑resistant bacteria. Bu

Machine Learning Helps Pick and Test the Best Probiotic Bacteria

The world of probiotics is growing fast, thanks to new computer tricks and big data tools. Scientists now use machine learning (ML) to sift through huge amounts of biological information, from DNA sequences to the chemicals bacteria produce. This new approach lets them choose promising probiotic str

Youth Voices Shape New Mental Health Apps