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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Waste Treatment: A New Graphene Cage

Microorganisms play a crucial role in treating organic waste in water, like N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF). Traditional methods use graphene oxide mixed with polymers to create tiny composites, which are then stuck onto copper mesh. This creates a special material called CM@PGO. Scientists designed a

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Nov 09 2024EDUCATION

Unpacking Bias: What Social Work Students Need to Learn

A recent incident near Columbia University's School of Social Work highlighted some underlying biases among students. Instead of encouraging open discussions, fear and a lack of diversity seemed to hold them back. However, the situation presented an opportunity to learn and grow. Incorporating these

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Cracking City Crime with Big Data: A Fresh Look

City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

The Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal Turns 30: A Milestone Reflection

Thirty years ago, the Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal began its journey, and it's time to celebrate this significant milestone. The journal has been a cornerstone in the realm of pharmaceuticals, offering a platform for researchers, professionals, and students to share their findings and advancements.

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

What Happens When We Stress Out a Slime Mould?

Have you ever wondered how a slime mould handles stress? Scientists have found a unique way to study this. They looked at a type of slime mould called Physarum polycephalum, known for its ability to adapt to changes in its environment. Using two new techniques, they observed how the slime mould grow

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Religion in AI: Bias and Emotions Decoded

Emotions guide our actions and reveal our values. Past studies show that Large Language Models (LLMs) have biases when it comes to attributing emotions based on gender. But religion, unlike gender, comes with a set of beliefs and values. Different religions nurture specific emotions, and these rules

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Weather Data: A New Peer-to-Peer Protocol

Weather stations around the globe are busy capturing data about the environment. These instruments, often managed by weather organizations, gather information like temperature, rainfall, and wind speed. The data they collect is then sent to central points for processing. However, the current methods

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Why Food Systems, Not Health Systems, Hold the Key to Tackling Obesity

Obesity is a worldwide problem, affecting one in three adults globally and contributing to four out of the five leading causes of death. While health systems have tried hard to prevent and treat obesity, they often struggle because they don't have control over the food environment, which is crucial

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Nov 09 2024ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Conflicts in Villavicencio's Micro-Basins: A Historical and Social Perspective

Over the years, Villavicencio's micro-basins have witnessed various social and environmental conflicts. These conflicts stem from the practices of social actors, who engage in socio-economic and cultural activities that influence the use of natural resources. The processes of territorialization in t

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Obamacare's Open Enrollment: Who, When, and How?

It's that time of year again! The Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment has kicked off, giving millions of people a chance to sign up for health insurance or switch their current plan. This all started on November 1st, 2024, and wraps up on January 15th, 2025. So, who can join in? Well, if you l

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