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More Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development in Babies, Study Finds
The News One-year-olds exposed to more than four hours of screen time a day experienced developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills at ages 2 and 4, according to a study published today in The Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics. The research also found that 1-year-olds who were exposed to more screen time …
The James Webb Space Telescope confirms how far back in time Maise’s galaxy existed
Though it may not look like much in images, appearing as just a glowing orange blob of light, Maisie’s galaxy shows that when it comes to space, appearances can be deceptive. As one of the first objects captured by the powerful James Webb Space Telescope in the summer of 2022, this simple splotch represents the …
Named Booleans prevent C++ bugs and save you time
During a recent code review I found a hard to spot bug, a misplaced parenthesis in an if statement. I often employ a technique I call named booleans, which would have prevented this bug. It’s a simple technique, instead of a long if statement, give every comparison a seperate boolean variable with a descriptive name …
Solar panel prices are tipped to fall after years of increases, so when’s the best time to buy?
After an unprecedented period of increases, the wholesale price of solar panels is tipped to fall, with some experts predicting sizeable drops of 10 per cent per year for the next decade. In 2020, the cost per watt of solar energy increased for the first time in decades, as manufacturing and shipping ran into the …
Health officials say now’s the time to catch up on breast cancer screening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Even before COVID, some women avoided breast cancer screenings because they feared the process. The pandemic seemed to bring another reason to put off the exams. The American College of Radiology notes a 37 percent decline in screening mammograms during the COVID pandemic. A recent study from the group found the …
A time of recovery and rebuilding: Kootenai Health faces financial challenge head on
COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai Health is not for sale, nor is it on the brink of financial collapse. The hospital and health care system is, however, facing a significant financial challenge, one driven by a national health care staffing crisis that Kootenai Health CEO Jon Ness has been alerting the community to for months. At …
Pandemic trauma caused many to lose their sense of time
Comment on this story Comment Did you lose track of time during the early days of the pandemic? If so, you’re not alone. A new study says a majority of Americans experienced time distortions at the beginning of the pandemic, which are common during traumatic times. Researchers say those who lost their time sense could …
People with higher socioeconomic status are more charitable with their money but more selfish with their time
In recent years, social and behavioral scientists have shown increased interest in understanding how a person’s socioeconomic status (SES) affects their willingness to give to others. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that the answer depends on the context of the giving — people with higher SES are more generous with their money …
Why Part Time Work Culture Is Gaining Importance in Today’s Corporate World?
As Unemployment is gaining pace the trend is moving towards flexi time jobs. Every person wants stable income and job security whether they belong to senior level management or executives. Last decade proved that there has been an increase in number of qualified individual in developing countries, job availability is less as compared to rising …
Grand Bahamas Island – A Perfect Spring Time Destination!
Grand Bahamas Island is a perfect getaway destination. This beautiful island is located near the Atlantic Ocean. There are more then seven hundred islands, which make your vacations quite thrilling. The meticulous beaches and adventure sports satiates the senses of both adventurous and romantic people. Few of the must visit islands are; Abaco, Long Island, …
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