How Cpap machines work: the anatomical science behind a noisy night-time lifesaver

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sbw18/Shutterstock.com Every night, millions of people stop breathing without knowing it. Not once, but sometimes hundreds of times. Their remedy? A mask, a hum and the steady whisper of pressurised air. Its not glamorous,...

The critical response to Miley Cyrus’s Something Beautiful exposes pop’s gender double standards

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With her latest album Something Beautiful debuting at number four in the Billboard 200 and in contention to reach the top of the UK album charts, Miley Cyruss commercial appeal appears as strong as ever. Something...

Gay Men’s Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic – providing a model for today

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The story of the AIDS movement is one of regular people: students, bartenders, stay-at-home mothers, teachers, retired lawyers, immigrants, Catholic nuns, newly out gay men who had just arrived in New York, and many...

Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite

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When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the park. Your fear is well-founded. Tick-borne diseases are the most prevalent vector-borne...

AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators

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Snow leopards are known as the ghosts of the mountains for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one. These elusive big cats move silently across...

Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes

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The consequences of Hamas Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israels war in Gaza have reverberated far beyond the zones of conflict. In the United States, for example, a growing number of people, including some Jewish groups, assert...

‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

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Da, duh. Two simple notes E and F have become synonymous with tension, fear and sharks, representing the primal dread of being stalked by a predator. And they largely have Jaws to thank. Fifty years ago, Steven...