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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

Decoding Protein Folding: The Missing Pieces

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies. They do lots of important jobs. But before they can work, they need to fold into the right shape. This is called the native structure. Scientists know a lot about these final shapes. But they don't know much about the shapes proteins take while folding.

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Protesters, Journalists, and the Law: What Happened in St. Paul?

A heated debate is unfolding after a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department is considering charges against the protesters. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon mentioned this in an interview. She also criticized Don Lemon, a former CNN journalist, for his covera

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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Efficiency in a Custom-Made Enzyme for Vitamin D Production

Scientists have been working on making a special enzyme better at producing a form of vitamin D. This enzyme is a mix of different parts, like a custom-made tool. The usual way to improve such enzymes is to tweak small parts here and there. But this time, the team took a bigger picture approach. Th

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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

Tilapia Muscle Cells: A Leap for Lab-Grown Fish Meat

Scientists have created a new type of muscle cell from a special kind of tilapia. They named it ONM, short for Oreochromis niloticus muscle. These cells were grown using a technique called explant. The cells did well in a special growth environment. They thrived in an L-15 medium with 5% fetal bovin

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Feds Fight Back Against Protester Protections

In a bold move, the Trump administration is challenging a court decision that aimed to protect peaceful protesters in Minneapolis. The government's lawyers filed an appeal against a judge's order. This order had stopped federal agents from arresting or using tear gas on peaceful demonstrators and ob

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Webcams: The Future of Digital Communication

Webcams are becoming a big deal. By 2033, the market for these devices is expected to hit USD 16. 15 billion. This growth is driven by the rise of remote work, online learning, and virtual meetings. People and businesses are investing in better cameras for clearer communication. The demand for high

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Jan 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Water Protection Rules: A Shift in Focus?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently revising the rules that decide which waters get protection under the Clean Water Act. This act has been keeping our waters clean for over 50 years. The EPA's new focus seems to be on boosting the economy, rather than just protecting the environm

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Jan 19 2026OPINION

Our Ocean, Our Say: Time to Speak Up on Offshore Drilling

The ocean is not just a government property. It belongs to all of us. The current administration might want to open up over 85% of the outer continental shelf for oil and gas drilling. But before they do, we have a chance to say something about it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is giving us

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Iran's Internet and TV: A Shifting Landscape

Iran might soon bring back the internet, according to a top lawmaker. This comes after a week of quiet streets, following a violent crackdown on protests that started in late December. The unrest was among the worst since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A senior parliament member, Ebrahim Azizi, menti

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Morristown's Immigration Raid: A Community Divided

In a recent action, ICE and DHS made headlines with a raid in Morristown. The operation led to the detention of 11 individuals, including a high school student. Officials claim some had felony records, while others were accused of exploiting border policies. The DHS offered a statement, highlightin

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