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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Brain Tumors: The Gene Code That Could Change Everything

Brain tumors, specifically glioma, are a big deal. They're the most common type of nasty tumor that can grow in the brain. Scientists have been digging into the role of super-enhancers, which are like the brain's way of turning genes on and off. These super-enhancers are crucial because they control

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Jul 06 2025EDUCATION

AI and the New Wave of Student Entrepreneurs

In recent times, artificial intelligence has become a key player in helping students launch their own businesses. A study focused on Chinese universities revealed that AI tools are not just a trendy accessory but a real confidence booster for aspiring entrepreneurs. When students use AI to learn abo

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Jul 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turning Trash into Treasure: How Bacteria Can Help Solve Two Big Problems

Food waste and plastic pollution are two major environmental issues. Scientists have found a clever way to tackle both at once. They used a special bacteria called Stenotrophomonas geniculata to turn food scraps into a useful biopolymer. This biopolymer, called PHBV, is similar to natural rubber. I

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

Pesticide's Lingering Effects on Cockroaches: A Closer Look

Cockroaches might not be everyone's favorite insects, but they play a crucial role in keeping ecosystems balanced. Unfortunately, these critters are also getting a dose of carbendazim, a common fungicide used in farming and food production. This chemical is everywhere: in water, soil, air, and even

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Jul 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Red Mud Can Help Lock Up Nickel in Soil

Soil pollution is a big deal, and nickel is one of those tricky metals that can cause problems. Scientists have been looking into how to manage nickel better in the soil. One interesting solution? Bauxite residue, also known as "red mud. " This stuff is a leftover from aluminum production, and there

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Jul 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Pollution: A Closer Look at the Sio Malaba Malakisi Basin

The Sio Malaba Malakisi River Basin, shared by Kenya and Uganda, faces a big problem: pollution. This area is important for people's lives and the economy, but not enough is known about how the water quality changes over time and space. A recent study took a close look at this issue. They collected

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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

How Fat Cells Fuel Aggressive Breast Cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is tough to treat. It doesn't respond well to common therapies. But why? Recent research points to fat cells nearby. These fat cells change in ways that help cancer grow and spread. Normally, fat cells store energy. But in TNBC, they lose fat and become inflamed

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Jul 05 2025SCIENCE

Cold-Loving Microbes and Their UV-Sensing Tricks

Microbes are everywhere, even in freezing places like glaciers. Some of these cold-loving microbes have special proteins called CryoRhodopsins, or CryoRs for short. These proteins are like tiny sensors that help the microbes detect ultraviolet (UV) light. What makes CryoRs unique is a special amino

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Jul 04 2025POLITICS

Tax Changes and Their Ripple Effects on Long Island

Long Island is bracing for significant changes due to a new budget bill that has just been approved. This bill is set to impact various aspects of life, from taxes to healthcare, the environment, and immigration. The bill includes a temporary increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, whi

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Jul 04 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Secrets: How Old Bones Tell Stories of the Past

Digging up old bones and teeth might not sound exciting, but they hold secrets about our past. These secrets are hidden in tiny clues called isotopes. Isotopes are like fingerprints that tell us about the food people ate, the water they drank, and even the air they breathed. Scientists study these

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