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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Unraveling Microglia's Bounce Back: A Gene Study

Ever wondered if tiny cells in your eye can bounce back after a sudden inflammation? Scientists used a special strain of mice to find out. They gave these mice a single dose of a harmless bacteria substance into their eyes and watched what happened in the microglia, tiny immune cells in the retina.

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Tragedy in Argentina: Former One Direction Star's Death Investigated

In Argentina, the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne has taken a surprising turn. Three people are now facing charges for their involvement in his tragic end. One of them was a regular companion during Payne's stay in Buenos Aires, accused of abandoning Payne when he needed help the mos

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Rudy Giuliani Denies Hiding Assets in Defamation Case

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has dismissed claims that he is hiding assets from two Georgia election workers he defamed. The ex-Trump lawyer made this statement as he entered a Manhattan federal court for a hearing on the matter. A lawyer for the women had alleged that certain items, sub

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

How a Mistake Exposed a Norwegian Publishing Cartel

Imagine you're running a book publishing company in Norway. It might seem like a world away from high-stakes crime, but even in this industry, shady deals can happen. A group of publishing houses in Norway found themselves in trouble for agreeing to boycott a distribution channel. This wasn't just a

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Corporate Wrongdoings: Crime and Culture in Transitioning Serbia

Serbia's journey from a centrally planned to a market-driven economy has put a spotlight on corporate behaviors, especially their impact on society. Corporate misdeeds have far-reaching consequences, affecting people's health, the environment, and the economy. The problem? Corporations benefit finan

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia's Age Verification: A New Social Media Challenge

Imagine this: Australia is considering a new rule that would require teens to prove their age before they can use social media apps. The government believes this could keep kids safer online, but there are questions about how effective it will be. Companies have a year to figure out how to verify us

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

The Comeback Kids: How Eye Cells Recover After a Fight

Imagine tiny soldiers inside your eyes, known as microglia. These warriors guard your eyes against infections. Scientists wanted to know if microglia could bounce back after an illness. They studied special mice with marked microglia and watched an infection called endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU) un

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Nov 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Prince William’s Green Innovation Awards in South Africa

Prince William made a big splash in Cape Town, South Africa, with his Earthshot Prize environmental awards. Looking stylish in biodegradable sneakers, he walked the “green carpet” of the event held inside a reusable dome by the harbor. The heir to the British throne started this prize in 2020 to aid

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

The Power of Business Rules in Process Models

You know those business processes that everyone talks about? Well, they're all tied to business rules. But how do you find these rules in a process model? This paper dives into how well some popular process modeling languages can mix business rules into their designs. It also gives hints on how to e

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Simple Mistake, Big Consequence: Norwegian Publishers' Blunder

Ever heard of a convenient crime? White-collar crimes, like those committed by big companies, often happen because it's just, well, convenient. Let's take a look at a mishap in Norway involving publishing houses. They ended up paying steep fines because they broke competition laws by agreeing to boy

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