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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Surprising Case of Brain Parasites in Timor-Leste

Meet a 28-year-old man from Timor-Leste who shocked doctors with a rare brain infection. This infection, called neurocysticercosis, is caused by a tiny worm called Taenia solium. It's usually found in places where pigs are raised and pork is eaten a lot. But Timor-Leste isn't one of those places, so

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

The Microscopic Magic Behind Aged Liupao Tea

Think tea is just tea? Think again. Scientists have discovered that Liupao tea, much like your favorite wine, improves with age. How does it do that? Tiny bacteria work their magic over nine years, transforming 18 compounds in the tea. The result? A sweeter, smoother brew that's sure to delight your

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

China's New EV Tech Export Rules: What's the Big Deal?

China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global

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Dec 10 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Neodymium Gallium Oxides for Supercapacitors

Scientists are exploring the use of neodymium gallium oxides in supercapacitors. These materials, known as Nd3Ga5O12 and Nd3GaO6, are created through a simple and eco-friendly method called the citrate-gel-matrix approach. What makes these materials special is their high specific capacitance and str

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Science Fights Cancer with New Chemicals

Did you know that scientists are constantly hunting for new ways to fight cancer? One of their latest discoveries involves a group of special chemicals called 1, 3-disubstituted benzimidazolium salts. These aren't just any chemicals—they were crafted in a lab with the sole purpose of attacking cance

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Potato Growth with VDAL: A Cytokinin Connection

Have you ever thought about how plants can be helped to grow better? Scientists have found a curious protein named VDAL that can do just that. This protein is made by a fungus called Verticillium dahliae, which usually causes trouble for plants like cotton. But in a surprising twist, when this prote

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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

Fast Feet: Eliud Kipchoge's Record-Breaking Marathon

Did you know that running a marathon in under two hours was once thought impossible? Well, not anymore! In 2019, Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge shocked the world by finishing a marathon in just 1:59:40. This incredible feat happened on October 12, 2019, smashing the previous world record. But let's n

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Sep 30 2024SPORTS

Julius Randle Starts a New Chapter

Julius Randle took to Instagram to bid farewell to New York City after a blockbuster trade sent him to Minnesota. The post, accompanied by a photo of him playing at Madison Square Garden, simply read: "NEW YORK! THANK YOU." It marked the end of an era for the forward, who spent the past five seasons

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Sep 29 2024SPORTS

Randle's Fresh Start

Julius Randle's Instagram post caught the attention of fans and the media last weekend. His mom, Carolyn Kyles, posted a picture of him rocking a Tiger Woods T-shirt and a new haircut, along with a caption that was music to the ears of Minnesota Timberwolves fans. Randle had just been traded to the

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

BGC South East Soars to New Heights: Unveiling Expanded Education Programs and The Reading Clinic's Move

BGC South East's expansion of education programs and relocation of The Reading Clinic was made possible by a $200,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Over two years, this project has benefited 5,000 local children and youth through newly developed curriculums

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