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US Man Dies After Wrong Organ Removal – Surge in Surgical Errors Raises Alarm

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A 70-year-old Alabama man recently passed away in a Florida hospital after a surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen. Such errors, known as “never events” because they should never occur, are unfortunately more common than they should be. Never events include operating on the wrong organ or side of the body, inserting […]

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A New Mini-Moon to Arrive in Earth’s Orbit Later This Month

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Step aside, Moon—Earth is about to gain a new natural satellite. This “mini-moon” will stay with us for the next two months, though it’s not its first visit, and it won’t be the last. This temporary mini-moon is actually a small asteroid, about 10 meters (33 feet) wide, officially named 2024 PT₅. Discovered just last

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Sunlight Converts CO2 and Methane into Valuable Chemicals

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Drawing inspiration from natural photosynthesis, scientists have developed a technique that uses sunlight to convert two major greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals for fuel and industrial applications. Researchers from McGill University have created a novel process called photo-driven oxygen-atom-grafting. This method employs gold, palladium, and gallium nitride as catalysts to transform carbon dioxide and methane

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Earth May Have Had a Ring Like Saturn – and It Caused Havoc

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New Evidence of Earth’s Potential Ring System Saturn’s rings are famous, but new evidence suggests that Earth might have also had a ring at some point in its history. This ring would have caused significant impacts on the surface. We know that Earth has gone through many phases throughout its existence. Initially, it was covered

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Boost Heart Health: Why Broccoli May Beat Carrots

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A study from Edith Cowan University found that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale are more effective at lowering blood pressure than root vegetables, potentially benefiting heart health and reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Research involving middle-aged and older Australians with high blood pressure revealed that cruciferous vegetables—such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower—were more effective

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Scientists Reveal a Simple Strategy Proven to Reduce Alcohol Consumption

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Researchers have found a successful way to encourage people to drink less alcohol: emphasize the heightened cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption and combine this with tracking every drink. In a 2021 study, researchers found that combining messages about “why to reduce” alcohol intake with “how to reduce” it could effectively promote better health. While

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Consuming Good Food Triggers the Brain to Release Feel-Good Serotonin

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Researchers have uncovered an intriguing connection between the gut and brain: consuming nutritious food triggers the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. This discovery paves the way for potential new treatments for eating disorders. Recent studies have highlighted the significant link between the gut and brain. Eating is especially noteworthy as it involves the nervous

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Dr. Hologram is Now Seeing Cancer Patients Virtually

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In August 2021, LA-based Portl introduced a 7-foot-tall hologram projection box for realistic remote communication. Now rebranded as Proto, the company has announced that its Epic technology enables cancer patients to consult life-size virtual specialists. Proto, founded in 2019 by David Nussbaum, leverages his experience creating large holograms for concerts, movie premieres, and fashion shows.

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Epilepsy Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea Symptoms by 50%

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A commonly used epilepsy medication for children may hold the key to improving the lives of millions suffering from sleep apnea, as a clinical trial has shown remarkable results in reducing symptoms and enhancing daytime alertness. Sulthiame’s Unexpected Benefits Sulthiame, marketed as Ospolot, is typically prescribed to manage childhood epilepsy. However, in a randomized, double-blind

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Polaris Dawn Hears Up for its First Private Spacewalk: Here’s How to Watch

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After completing its first day in orbit, the Polaris Dawn mission is set to conduct the first-ever private spacewalk. Two astronauts are scheduled to exit the Dragon spacecraft Resilience at 2:23 am EDT. Here’s how to watch. Launched at 5:23 am EDT on September 10, 2024, from Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in

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