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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

How Do Zebrafish Larvae React to Quick Stress?

Handling stress is a big deal in fish farming. Zebrafish, a common fish in labs and farms, hasn't been studied enough for their stress response when they're young. Scientists wanted to see how zebrafish larvae react to a sudden stress situation. They spun the tiny fish in a vortex for a minute and c

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Understanding Goose Parvovirus: What Makes LIV-22 So Potent?

Every year, farmers face a big problem: Goose Parvovirus, or GPV. This nasty little virus can wipe out up to 100% of young goslings and ducks in flocks that haven't encountered it before. We're going to look at a particular strain of GPV called LIV-22, which was first found in the USSR back in 1972.

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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Marvell Technology's Stock Rises After Solid Earnings

Marvell Technology's stock is on the rise after a strong earnings report. Investors are feeling more optimistic about the integrated circuit maker's future. The company did better than expected in the third quarter and gave a positive outlook for revenue. This good news has led many Wall Street firm

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

When Bacteria Hang On: Secrets of Long-Term Survival

Have you ever wondered how some bacteria can survive for ages without food? This is exactly what scientists found in Streptomyces minutiscleroticus. These little guys stay alive even when food is scarce. They keep making proteins, and surprisingly, they can even grow a bit, shown by their sensitivit

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Nov 28 2024CRIME

Harvey Weinstein's Legal Battle Over Rikers Island Conditions

Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dana Carvey: Back on SNL in December, Skips Elon Musk Impression

Funnyman Dana Carvey is set to revisit the Saturday Night Live stage in December. He's been a regular this season, impersonating President Joe Biden and even trying his hand at Elon Musk. But don't expect to see him do Musk again anytime soon. Carvey admits he's not great at capturing the billionair

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Macadamia Peels: Unlocking Their Health Benefits

Every time you crack open a macadamia nut, you're left with a peel that might seem like trash, but it's actually a treasure trove of beneficial substances. Scientists have discovered that these peels are rich in polysaccharides and other bioactive compounds, like phenols and flavonoids. So, what's t

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Harvard Prof Takes Over Arlington's Regent Theatre

You might think a computer science professor has no business running a theatre. But David Malan, a big name at Harvard, is stepping into this role at Arlington's Regent Theatre. The theatre, which has been around for over a century, was previously run by Richard Stavros. He retired recently, and now

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of IFN-γ in Insect Defenses

Did you know that tiny wax moths can help us understand human immune systems better? Scientists are fascinated by interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), a protein that plays a big role in both insect and human immunity. In a recent study, they found out that IFN-γ in Galleria mellonella larvae (which are like li

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

Nano Vaccines: A New Hope Against B19V

Did you know that B19V, a tiny virus, can cause big problems for pregnant women? It's responsible for fetal hydrops, a serious condition. But creating a vaccine against it has been tough. Scientists have now found a clever way to make a vaccine using tiny protein particles shaped like spheres. They

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