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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pence Group Slams Trump's Health Pick Over Abortion Stance

Mike Pence, former Vice President under Donald Trump, hasn't left politics completely. His organization, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is actively opposing one of Trump's Cabinet picks. They're taking aim at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's been nominated for Health and Human Services Secretary. Th

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Biden's Farewell: A Look Back Before Trump's Inauguration

President Joe Biden is getting ready to say goodbye to the nation in a prime-time speech. This will be his last big act as president, just a few days before Donald Trump takes over. Biden has been in the White House for four years, and his time there has been marked by big events like the COVID-19 p

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Neuroinformatics: 20 Years of Progress

Over the past two decades, Neuroinformatics has played a pivotal role in merging neuroscience with computational science. Researchers have analyzed the journal's development using tools like VOS viewer and techniques such as co-citation analysis. Surprisingly, certain themes like neuroimaging and da

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Jan 16 2025EDUCATION

UTA Wins Big for Helping Underserved Students Succeed

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has been honored by the U. S. Department of Education for its outstanding work in enrolling and supporting underserved students. President Jennifer Cowley received this prestigious award in Washington, DC. UTA is one of just six institutions recognized nati

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Biden Administration Readies for Post-Pandemic Student Loan Defaults

The Biden administration is preparing for a potential wave of student loan defaults, as borrowers who fell behind during the pandemic face collection activity again. This will be the first time in nearly five years that borrowers in default will have their wages and retirement benefits garnished. A

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Bacteria's Iron Interactions: A Closer Look at Siderophore Networks

Bacteria talk to each other in many ways, and one of those conversations is about sharing or competing for iron. Iron is a big deal for bacteria, so they use special molecules called siderophores to grab it from their surroundings. These siderophores can either help or hinder other bacteria, dependi

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Yoga for Better Memory: A Scientific Experiment

Have you ever thought about how exercise could help improve your memory? Scientists have been exploring a gentle form of exercise called "Yoga-like" to see if it can slow down the effects of Alzheimer's disease. You might know that running or other aerobic exercises can help with brain health, but t

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Microneedles: The Next Big Thing in Pain-Free Medicine

Ever heard of tiny needles that don't hurt? Meet microneedles, or MNs, the future of medicine. These minuscule tools are changing the game in drug delivery and diagnostic monitoring. Unlike traditional needles, MNs are designed to be painless and customizable. To understand why they're so special, l

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Printing Plastics in Space: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

Ever dreamed of making things on demand, just like in those sci-fi movies? Well, that dream is becoming a reality, thanks to major strides in chemistry and engineering. Hobbyists with 3D printers and industrial pros alike are getting a taste of this future through rapid prototyping and modular manuf

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Copper's Germ-Killing Power with Tiny Patterns

Scientists are looking into how tiny patterns on copper surfaces can make them even better at killing bacteria. They've found that by creating specific patterns on copper, they can control how bacteria stick to the surface and how well the copper kills them. This could lead to better ways to fight a

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