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Jun 04 2025SCIENCE

The Future of Prion Research: A Global Gathering in China

The 2024 Prion Conference took place in Nanchang, China, from October 23 to 27. It was a big deal. Nearly 300 experts from 17 countries gathered to talk about the latest findings in prion research and related diseases. This was the first time the conference was held in a developing country. It a

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Jun 03 2025HEALTH

The Future of Home Care in Singapore: Blending Old and New

The idea of receiving hospital-level care at home is not new. It has been around for a while and is known as Hospital-at-Home. Traditionally, this meant doctors and nurses visiting patients in their homes for check-ups and treatments. This approach has been quite successful. However, things started

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Jun 03 2025SCIENCE

How Neutrophils' Defenses Might Backfire

Neutrophils are the body's first line of defense. They release something called neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs, during inflammation. These NETs are like a web that catches and kills invaders. But this web has a twist. It's made of DNA, histones, and other proteins, including an enzyme calle

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Jun 03 2025SCIENCE

Soil Secrets: How Farming Affects Hidden Carbon

In the world of soil science, there's a lot going on beneath our feet that we don't see. Soil organic carbon is a big deal, especially in tropical regions. The way we use the land can really shake things up in the soil. This is because the minerals and climate in these areas speed up the transformat

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Jun 03 2025HEALTH

How Hospital Staff Handle Online Criticism and Why It Matters

Defensive reactions are often seen as a key factor in why organizations fail to spot and act on early warning signs. This can weaken an organization's ability to bounce back from problems. But why do organizations act this way? One theory is that it stems from conflicting job demands. Let's look at

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Jun 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Forest Flood Fixers: Nature's Water Storage Solution

Climate change is making extreme weather events more common. These events can cause serious problems for farmers. Heavy rain can lead to flooding and waterlogging, which can wash away important nutrients from the soil. This is bad news for crops and the environment. But there might be a natural solu

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Tragic Toll: A Day of Loss and Unanswered Questions

The Gaza Strip faced another grim day as a residential building was hit in the Jabaliya refugee camp. This strike resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, a majority of whom were women and children. The Shifa and al-Ahli hospitals in Gaza confirmed the casualties, highlighting the ongoing humanitar

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Jun 02 2025SPORTS

The 2025 NBA Draft: Surprising Moves and Top Picks

The 2025 NBA Draft is shaping up to be an exciting event with several unexpected twists. One of the most notable changes is the rise of VJ Edgecombe, a skilled guard from Baylor, who is now projected to be the fourth overall pick. This move is surprising because Edgecombe was not initially expected

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Jun 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Big iPhone Update Coming Soon

The tech world is buzzing with excitement. Next week, Apple is set to unveil a major software update at their Worldwide Developer Conference. This event, happening on June 9, is expected to showcase the biggest changes to Apple's software in years. The update, rumored to be called iOS 26, is part of

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Jun 02 2025SPORTS

Young Gun Shakes Up Chess World

The chess world witnessed an unexpected turn of events. A young player made a significant mark in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Gukesh Dommaraju, a 19-year-old prodigy, secured a monumental victory against Magnus Carlsen. Carlsen, a five-time world champion and the top-ranked player, lost in

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