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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Sneezing in the Sun: Why Bright Light Makes Some People Sneeze

Bright light can trigger sneezing in about one in four people. This odd reaction, called the photic sneeze reflex (PSR). We often see this phenomenon on sunny days or when someone steps out of a dark room into the light. The exact reasons behind this reflex are still unknown. Some researchers think

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Farm Pets & Dead Mosquito

It's fascinating how something as simple as treating farm animals can have a major impact on the environment. This happens to be true with Ivemectin. Ivermectin is a common drug to treat cattle and anywhere else. But it has more to it than most people know. This is not new since it had been used f

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Feb 01 2025SCIENCE

C-terminal Amides: The Proteins Secret Weapon Against Cellular Damage

Cells are busy places. They need to keep their proteins in order which means fixing or removing the damaged ones and ensuring the healthy ones continue to do what they need to for the cell to live. This is done by a process known as protein homeostasis. When something goes wrong, proteins collect da

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Jan 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Corporate Cults: Severance Season 2

The second season of Severance has really started to dive into areas around the corporate world. It's like peeling the onion layer-by-layer. The characters can't remember their work lives when they're at home and vice versa. It's like they have a secret, split life. So the show is really a blast of

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Unusual Proteins Can Tell Us About Stem Cells

Stem cells could be a crucial puzzle piece in studying the early stages of human life. These little factories are known for their ability to become many different types of cells in the body. While scientists are familiar with different types of stem cells corresponding to different stages

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Jan 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

From Droids to Dice: Navigating Community and Challenges in Space

In the grand expanse of a world where almost everything can be recoded and recreated, there's a pressing question about community and merges of technology exist. In a story created to solve the mystery of who is in charge. This sequel takes place in the cold expanse of space, where a long-lived And

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Jan 28 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Double Standard: Crypto Rules Don't Apply to Him

When Tulsi Gabbard agreed to serve under Donald Trump, she vowed to sell her crypto holdings. This is typical for new government officials, as ethics rules have long banned owning crypto to avoid conflicts of interest. However, these rules don't apply to the president himself. Before his inauguratio

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Jan 28 2025SPORTS

Jumping High: How Muscles Help You Skip Better

Ever wondered why skipping feels tougher than running, even though you're not hitting the ground as hard? Scientists did too! They found that when you skip, your body moves up and down more, which burns more energy. This happens because certain muscles, like the gluteus maximus, vasti, and soleus, w

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Jan 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Time & Weather on Chromecast Screens: A Shrinking Issue

Lately, Chromecast users have spotted a peculiar change. The time and weather display on their Ambient Mode screens have shrunk to a size that's hardly noticeable from across the room. Why does this matter? Well, many people like to quickly glance at their TV for updates. This issue isn't affecting

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Moving Vesicles Through Tiny Openings: A Closer Look

Imagine tiny, bubble-like structures called vesicles trying to squeeze through tiny holes in a membrane. This isn't just a fun exercise in physics—it's how some parasites invade our cells and how drugs might someday deliver their payload through our skin. Researchers used a combination of computer m

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