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Back in 2024, an odd video began circulating online demonstrating an “anti-cheating bra” developed in Japan. It showed a Japanese student demonstrating what many called a “smart bra” or “anti-cheating bra.” The bra appeared to stay locked until it recognized a fingerprint of the wearer’s spouse or partner. However, this invention, according to its creator,...

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A 34-year-old Canadian man regained vision after a rare “tooth-in-eye” surgery. He joins fellow Canadian citizens, a 75-year-old British Columbia woman, Gail Lane, and 2 others who were the first successful recipients of the surgery. After experiencing a rare allergic reaction, Brent Chapman lost his vision at 13 years old. Now, thanks to a rare...

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On the far south-eastern edge of Western Australia, a group of partners is planning to build something massive: the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH). Picture a huge clean-energy estate on the world’s largest single exposure of limestone bedrock, called the Nullarbor. There, the constant wind and hot sun are harnessed to create “green” hydrogen and...

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Since they arrived on the scene, Crocs have been a divisive footwear. Some people love them, others think they are the ugliest shoes they’ve ever seen. Beyond aesthetics and fashion, however, a question remains: are Crocs good for your feet? Podiatrists and experts have finally answered the question. Are Crocs Bad For Your Feet? Crocs...

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Until now, Multiple Sclerosis has been a disease that has baffled scientists and doctors. New research, however, is pointing to a surprising potential cause of Multiple Sclerosis (MS): two specific types of gut bacteria. A study published in the journal Science suggests that these microbes may be a key environmental trigger for this devastating autoimmune...

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In many parts of the world, speaking out against the government isn’t just risky, it can land you behind bars. Around the globe, authoritarian governments and regimes along with strict legal systems criminalize criticism, using laws that punish dissent, insult, or defamation of state leaders. From harsh jail sentences to hefty fines, these 16 countries...