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Becoming a billionaire from problem-solving: Could Jim McKelvey’s Invisibly be his next big fix?

“I’m driven with frustrations with problems I can’t solve or haven’t been solved,” said St. Louis billionaire Jim McKelvey.

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New Robotic Bronchoscopy is Helping Doctors Diagnose Lung Cancer Early With Precision

Through a new robotic platform, doctors at Siteman Cancer Center have a greater ability to get tissue biopsies to test for lung cancer.

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Looking at Turtle Races, a Fair Favorite, Through a Scientific Lens

A new study investigates the movement and health of box turtles after they have been used in turtle races.

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Dangerous Conditions From Historic Heat Wave in St. Louis and More Hot Summers Expected

When the summer of 2023 ends, experts say it’s not over. More dangerously hot summers are expected fro St. Louis.

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It’s a Summer of Record-Breaking Heat With More Dangerously Hot Summers Ahead From Global Warming

Scientists say this year is increasingly likely to become the hottest year on Earth.

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What your social media activities really say about you

The new “Social Media Use Scale” has four categories for social media activities that provide insights about users’ behavior traits and personality.

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Pacemakers get an upgrade, and a St. Louis woman has resumed her active lifestyle because of it!

Mercy Hospital St. Louis became the first in the state to offer the new, more natural pacing system.

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July is Earth’s Hottest Month on Record. It’s Likely Hotter Summers are the Future

July is confirmed as the Earth’s warmest month on record by a large margin, and 2023 is now on track to be the hottest year on record.

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Summer Heat, Sun and Skin Cancer Prevention! The Differences Between Men and Women

Find out about the types of skin cancer and the best approach to skin cancer prevention, including sunscreen recommendations.

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New Technique for Diagnosing Brain Diseases is Successfully Put to the Test

A new way of diagnosing brain diseases combines focused ultrasound with a new method for opening the blood-brain barrier for retrieval of disease biomarkers.

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