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Dec 22 2024SPORTS

Exploring MSM in Horses: A Study on Elimination Times and Limits

Did you know that even plants and animals can sometimes use a compound called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone? This naturally occurring substance is part of our world, but when it comes to horseracing, it's a bit controversial. Both MSM and its relative dimethyl sulfoxide

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Dec 22 2024SCIENCE

How Reliable is Proton MRS for Measuring Brain Creatine?

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H MRS) is gaining attention for its role in determining total creatine (tCr) concentrations in the brain. However, the trustworthiness of repeated 1 H MRS measurements has been questioned. A study delved into how well 1 H MRS can reliably and repeat

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Fairness: Seeing the Whole Picture in Ethiopia

Fair access to COVID-19 vaccines is crucial, but we don't know much about the situation in Ethiopia. A recent study aims to change that by exploring how different social and geographical factors influence vaccine uptake there. Let's zoom in on what's happening. In Ethiopia, it's not just about havi

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Dec 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Young Whistleblower: The Story of OpenAI's Brave Engineer

Meet Suchir Balaji, a bright star in the world of AI who once worked at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He was only 26 when he passed away, leaving behind a legacy that shook the AI world. Suchir was no ordinary engineer. He had a keen eye for detail and could spot bugs that others missed. His w

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Senate's Final Push: More Judges Confirmed Before Power Shift

In a significant move, the Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Biden right before the deadline. This was a record-breaking accomplishment, surpassing the number of judges confirmed during the first Trump term. This effort was part of Democrats' plan to reshape the federal

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Under Fire for Luxury Trips and Gifts

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new scrutiny. A report by Democratic senators reveals he took more luxury trips and received gifts from wealthy supporters in 2021, but didn't report them. These trips include a private jet flight to the Adirondacks and a yacht trip to New York City, a

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

Neurology Pioneer's Surprising Defense of Nazi Neuroscientist

In 1953, a well-known neurologist named Robert Wartenberg faced an unusual paradox. He was a prominent figure in neurology who fled Nazi Germany, yet he found himself advocating for a German neuroscientist with a dark past. Julius Hallervorden, a former Nazi collaborator, was invited to speak at an

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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Strength Training in Aussie Rules: What's Consistent?

You know how important lower body strength is for Aussie Rules footballers, right? It's all about how much force they can apply in various tasks. With new tech, there are now many ways to measure this strength, making it tricky to interpret data. One method used is called Principal Component Analysi

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Detecting Combat Brain Injuries: A Comparison of Methods

Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib

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Dec 20 2024FINANCE

Crypto Predictions for 2025: What Experts Say

In a recent report, financial experts at FBS have taken a fresh look at the crypto market, examining key trends from 2024 and making bold predictions for 2025. The year 2024 was marked by significant growth, driven by important events like Bitcoin's halving and increased institutional interest in Et

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