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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Meet Lucy: The Ancient Hominid That Changed Our Story

Lucy, the famous fossil discovered in Ethiopia 50 years ago, is still revealing secrets. This ancient hominid, named after the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, " was found by a team of scientists in 1974. The 3. 18-million-year-old bones, including dental remains and parts of the pelvis

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Nov 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Shop Smart: RTX 40 GPUs and Gaming PC Deals This Black Friday

Black Friday just got better for gamers! Whether you're hunting for a new GPU or a gaming PC, this year's deals are stacking up nicely. Leading brands like ZOTAC, ASUS, and MSI have slashed prices on their high-end GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. The ZOTAC RTX 4080 Super AMP, for instance, is

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Stellar Snapshots: Two Books Celebrate Space Telescope Discoveries

Did you know that two fascinating books have just hit the shelves, taking us on a journey through the cosmos? These books, "Portraits of the Universe" by Jason Steffen and "Pillars of Creation" by Richard Panek, are shining a spotlight on the incredible discoveries made by two significant space tele

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

“Metals in Your Prenatal Vitamins? What You Need to Know”

You might be popping prenatal vitamins thinking you’re doing great for your baby. But hold on! A recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found some surprising stuff in these pills. They tested 47 different brands—both over-the-counter and prescription—and guess what? Som

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Why Nancy Mace’s Bathroom Bill is More About Headlines Than Help

Imagine you're in a school or a workplace, and you have to use the bathroom. Now, think about how difficult that might be if you were transgender. This is the reality for many trans people, and it's a problem that Congress is debating right now. Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina has propo

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Missed Appointments and MS Medication: What's the Connection?

You know how important it is to stick to your multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. But did you know that missing appointments could affect how long you stay on your disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to find out if skipping appointments could predict

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Warm Weather and Storms Hit Gap's Sales, but Holiday Season Looks Bright

Gap, the well-known apparel brand, had a bit of a rough third quarter. Hurricanes and unseasonably warm weather really took a toll on their sales. But, despite these challenges, they still managed to do better than expected. In fact, they even raised their annual sales guidance for the third time th

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

The Seven Breakthroughs of Dr. Gall

At 92, renowned scientist Dr. Joseph Grafton Gall announced his retirement. Three months later, his colleagues celebrated his extraordinary career spanning almost 70 years in education and research. Dr. Gall, affectionately known as "Joe, " passed away peacefully at 96. Let's explore the seven remar

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Medicare's Post-Discharge Care: Does It Make a Difference?

In 2013, Medicare started paying doctors for helping patients after they leave the hospital. This is called transitional care management (TCM). We wanted to find out how this has affected patients. We studied the records of many patients and compared the care given by different groups of doctors. So

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Spotting Liver Harm: A New Tool in Action

Liver damage caused by drugs, known as drug-induced liver injury (DILI), is a serious issue. Doctors often miss the early signs. Here’s where a tiny detail in liver cells comes into play: their mitochondria. When these tiny powerhouses get hurt, they become thicker or stickier, a change we can see a

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