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Dec 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Strengthening Communities After Disaster: The Case of the Morandi Bridge Collapse

Let’s take a look at the Morandi Bridge collapse in Italy as an example of how communities can bounce back after trauma. The disaster wasn’t just about rebuilding infrastructure; it was about rebuilding a sense of community too. The Beyond the Bridge Project was involved in this process. We talked

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Rectal Health Matters in Ulcerative Colitis Recovery!

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a tenacious disease that targets the rectum and colon. But here's a surprising fact: the rectal environment plays a crucial role in triggering relapses. So, why is this the case? Researchers dived into this question in a two-step study. They compared gene activities in the

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

Scientists Sound Alarm on Potential ‘Second Tree of Life’ Pandemic

What if a tiny microbe could turn into a global threat? This is what hundreds of biologists are worrying about. They claim that in the next few decades, scientists might create a dangerous microorganism. This microbe could start a pandemic that's impossible to stop. Crop fields might turn into waste

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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

U. S. Hits 75 ISIS Targets in Syria After Regime Change

Just one day after Syria’s government collapsed, U. S. forces launched a major strike on over 75 ISIS targets in central Syria. The attack involved different types of warplanes, including B-52 bombers, F-15 fighters, and A-10 Warthogs. General Erik Kurilla, the head of U. S. Central Command, stated

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Barnier's Budget Battle: A Race Against Time

France is on the brink of a political storm. Prime Minister Barnier, who took office in September, has a big task ahead: reducing France’s budget deficit. His plan? A budget with €60 billion in tax increases and spending cuts. But here’s where things get tricky. Barnier tried to use a constitutiona

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Underwater Bubbles & Hydrofoils: A Closer Look

Ever wondered how bubbles behave near underwater foils? Researchers have been studying this with advanced experiments and theories. They found that the shape and size of hydrofoils, which are used to create lift underwater, can greatly affect how bubbles change their shape and collapse. These tiny b

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Malaria Mysteries: The Spleen's Role in WWII Soldiers' Relapses

During World War II, soldiers from Allied countries like the U. S. , U. K. , Australia, and India faced an unexpected challenge: frequent malaria relapses caused by Plasmodium vivax. Even with preventive medicine like quinacrine, they experienced multiple bouts of illness after stopping treatment. I

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Quitting Smoking with a Smartwatch: A New Way to Stay on Track

Quitting smoking is tough, and many people struggle to stay smoke-free after they've made a quit attempt. This is where technology steps in. Researchers have come up with a smartwatch that can detect when you're about to light up and sends you helpful reminders to stay strong. The idea is to catch y

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Avoids Jail Time, Gets Unsupervised Release

In a surprising turn of events, former FTX executive Gary Wang won't serve any jail time for his role in the crypto exchange's downfall. On Wednesday, a U. S. district judge sentenced him to three years of unsupervised release and time served for four fraud-related counts. The judge, Lewis Kaplan, p

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

Lena Dunham's Take on Crypto Crash: A New Film

Ever heard of Sam Bankman-Fried? He's the guy who turned the crypto world upside down. Now, Apple and A24 are teaming up to tell his story in a new movie. Lena Dunham, the creator of "Girls, " is writing the script. It's based on Michael Lewis' book "Going Infinite, " which dives into the rise and f

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