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Back to SearchLiver cancer crisis looming as prevention lags, says Lancet study
A new report from The Lancet reveals that three out of five liver cancer cases worldwide are linked to preventable risk factors, with obesity-related…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Germans worry their beloved kebab may get more pricey or even scarce because of factory strike
Germans are in kebab angst. They worry that their most beloved street food option, the spicy, juicy kebab in a pita that can be found on every street…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Students have been called to the office—and even arrested—for AI surveillance false alarms
Surveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices. Thousands of school districts…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species
The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from th…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Millions are flocking to grow virtual gardens in viral Roblox game created by teenager
Whether it serves as a chill escape from the onslaught of the real world or simply a way to beat vacation doldrums, a viral Roblox game about gardeni…
9 months ago
Shopping for a robot? China has a new robot store
A high-tech district in the Chinese capital opened an all-service robot store on August 8 to push a national drive to develop humanoid robots. From …
9 months ago
As judge ordered medical debt to stay on credit reports, Americans face financial stress
“I have been receiving medical bills my whole life,” said Leroy Brown, a 61-year-old part-time worker at a local nonprofit in Indianapolis that helps…
9 months ago
Demand rises for Australian-produced chocolate
Australia’s cocoa industry is poised for significant growth, driven by rising demand for high-quality, locally made chocolate. With global supplies u…
9 months ago
College isn’t in the plans for many rural students despite stepped-up recruiting efforts
Many rural school districts have begun offering college-level courses and working to remove academic and financial obstacles to higher education, wit…
9 months ago
Now playing in movie theaters: 73 minutes of cat videos, for a good cause
The best of the internet’s cat videos came to the big screen earlier this month. CatVideoFest is a 73-minute, G-rated selection of all things feline—…
9 months ago