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Nov 28 2024CRIME

Understanding Violence in Espírito Santo: A Decade in Review

Did you know that Espírito Santo has been grappling with interpersonal violence for quite some time? Let's take a step back and understand what's been happening there from 2011 to 2018. Researchers have been keeping a close eye on how often people reported violent incidents to authorities. But why i

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

The Wonder of VS2 and MoS2: A New Way to Power Supercapacitors

Imagine creating tiny, powerful batteries using thin layers of special materials. This is exactly what researchers did when they combined VS2 and MoS2, two materials with fantastic electricity-storing properties, with nickel. It all starts with a unique structure called an inverse opal, which is lik

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

New Hope in Leukemia Fight: The First BRD4 BD2-Selective Inhibitor

Imagine being able to target a specific part of a protein to fight leukemia with less side effects. That's what scientists are working on with a new drug called XY221. This drug, XY221, is special because it sticks to a tiny part of a protein called BRD4 BD2. This part is like a keyhole, and XY221 i

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

Cat Virus Diagnosis: A New Way to Spot FIP

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a nasty disease caused by a feline coronavirus. Diagnosing this illness can be tricky because the current methods aren't very accurate. A new approach called the FIP Effusion Index has been tested. This method combines a special ratio (albumin-to-globulin) with

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Predicting Dengue in Africa: How Models Track Mosquitoes

Dengue fever is a growing concern worldwide, and there's no comprehensive vaccine or medication to stop it. This review looked at how scientists in Africa are using math and stats to predict dengue outbreaks and the mosquitoes that spread it. They searched through studies from databases like PubMed

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Spotting Trouble Online: AI and Persian Social Media

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Making Aging at Home Easier with Tech

Imagine you're older and it gets harder to move around your home. Now, think about how tough it must be for those without much money and with mobility issues. This is where social assistive robots (SARs) and smart sensors come in. These tech tools can lend a hand and keep an eye on daily tasks, maki

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Discovering a Simple Way to Spot Glyphosate with a New Copper Nanoprobe

You might now be wondering about glyphosate, a chemical commonly used in weed killers. It's a big deal because it can cause harm if it lingers in the environment. Scientists have just invented a clever way to spot glyphosate using tiny copper particles, or nanoprobes. These are made by mixing two ac

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Genitourinary Infections: A Closer Look for Diabetes Patients

You might have heard about SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes. But did you know they can increase the risk of genitourinary tract infections? A recent study dug deep into this topic, focusing on both first-time and recurring infections in patients taking these drugs.

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Fluralaner: A Game Changer for Controlling House Mosquitoes

Fluralaner, a popular treatment for chickens, is proving to be an effective way to combat the southern house mosquito, scientifically known as Culex quinquefasciatus. This is important because these mosquitoes carry diseases like the West Nile virus, which can be harmful to humans. Scientists tested

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