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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Florida Lawmakers Stand Up to Governor, Plan Their Own Session

Florida’s legislative leaders didn’t waste any time in rebelling against Governor Ron DeSantis. Within minutes of DeSantis's special session call, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez shut it down and announced their own session. DeSantis had called for the session to push P

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Behind Menthol's Cooling Power

Menthol is a natural substance found in peppermint and corn mint oils. It's widely used in medicines, cosmetics, and food. Out of the eight forms of menthol, (-)-menthol is the most effective at giving a refreshing feeling. Scientists have long known that (-)-menthol feels cooler and more refreshing

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Jan 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Your Charging: Why iPhones Love Cool Wireless Pads

Ever thought about boosting your phone charging experience? Enter the wireless charger with a built-in fan—a handy gizmo that keeps your iPhone from overheating while it's powering up. Wireless charging alone is already super convenient. Just drop your phone on the pad and, ta-da! It starts charging

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Why Deleting FTO in Endothelial Cells Could Help Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition where the blood pressure in the lungs is too high. This puts a lot of strain on the heart and can lead to heart failure and even death. A protein called FTO, which is linked to obesity and metabolism, may play a part in PAH, but its role i

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Local Disasters Shift Conservatives' Views on Sustainability

When it comes to climate change, we often hear calls for action. But what about those who aren't typically on board with sustainable living, like conservatives in Western Europe, Israel, and the United States? Well, it turns out that experiencing or expecting natural disasters can change their minds

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Jan 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Secure Your Seats with a Smile or Scan

Ever lost your ticket or had trouble remembering your password? AXS, a ticketing and event access platform by AEG, has rolled out a cool new feature that might just fix those problems. They've added biometric authentication to their mobile app, making it the first ticketing app to use fingerprint or

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Fungus Power: A New Way to Make Proteins

Did you know that some fungi can help make proteins really quickly and easily? Out of 22 different types of filamentous fungi studied, 12 showed potential for cell-free protein synthesis. This means they can create proteins outside of a living cell. Pretty cool, right? The fungus Neurospora crassa w

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Marburg on the Rise: Who's Protecting Americans?

On a chilly Saturday in early January, news of a potential Marburg outbreak in Tanzania hit the airwaves. This nasty virus, similar to Ebola but deadlier, has no approved vaccine or treatment. So, how do we keep Americans safe from such threats? Well, the best bet is to nip it in the bud overseas. W

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Rebels from DRC Takeover City, Raising Fears of War

A group of rebels called M23, backed by Rwanda, has claimed they've taken the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They've been pushing forward quickly, frightening locals and making thousands flee their homes. This could reignite a larger war in the region. Lawrence Kanyu

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

The Power of Personal Rituals in End-of-Life Care

In today's world, palliative care often involves more than just physical treatments. Spiritual support plays a crucial role, but not everyone follows traditional religions. Many people identify as "spiritual but not religious, " which can make providing the right spiritual care challenging. This is

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