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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Omicron and Kids Who Needed Liver Transplants: What Parents Thought

Doctors wanted to know more about how the Omicron variant affected children who needed liver transplants. They noticed that some kids got more ill than others and wanted to understand why. They also kept an eye on how many kids got vaccinated after the outbreak spread. Many parents started out unsur

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Nov 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Upcycling Fashion: Ghana's Designers Turn Waste into Treasure

In Ghana, where used clothes from the West are a common sight, designers are turning the tide on textile waste. Instead of letting discarded clothes clog up beaches and dumps, they're transforming them into stylish outfits. The festival "Obroni Wawu October" is where the magic happens. Designers tak

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Gut Bacteria Mix in Western Flower Thrips: How Diet Makes the Difference

Western flower thrips (WFT) are tiny pests that love to chomp on various plants, including roses and kidney beans. Scientists wanted to know how the food they eat affects the bacteria living in their guts. They collected adult WFT guts and analyzed the DNA of these gut bacteria. Turns out, the thrip

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Crypto Money: How Tech Billionaires Bought Congress

In the 2024 U. S. election, crypto billionaires spent a staggering $245 million, making up nearly half of all corporate money. They targeted candidates who supported crypto and attacked those who didn't. This helped flip Senate seats and secure a record number of pro-crypto lawmakers. Ohio's Bernie

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Meet Lucy: The Ancient Hominid That Changed Our Story

Lucy, the famous fossil discovered in Ethiopia 50 years ago, is still revealing secrets. This ancient hominid, named after the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, " was found by a team of scientists in 1974. The 3. 18-million-year-old bones, including dental remains and parts of the pelvis

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Heat Stress and Ruminants: How Minerals Make a Difference

Ruminants, especially in hot regions, face a big challenge with macromineral imbalances. Heat stress worsens this, affecting their health and work. Let’s explore what happens when it gets hot and how minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium play a crucial role. When the heat turns up, ruminants

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Nov 23 2024FINANCE

Understanding the Wild Ride of Pig Prices in China

Have you ever wondered why the price of pigs in China swings like a pendulum? It’s a complex dance of many factors that leave pig farmers and consumers guessing. Let’s break it down! First off, the price of live pigs in China has been on a rollercoaster ride for years. This isn’t just a little blip

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

How ESG Practices Affect Business Success in Korea and Taiwan

In today's business world, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are a hot topic. This study dives into how these practices impact business performance in Korea and Taiwan. Both countries are similar in size, but their ESG strategies and outcomes vary greatly. The research looked at

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Books Reflect Shifts in Moral Talk After 9/11

Imagine flipping through a book published in the United States after the 2001 terrorist attacks. You might notice something different about the words on the pages. A recent study dug into how phrases about morality changed in books from the U. S. , Great Britain, and Spanish-speaking countries. Rese

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Minnesota Faces E. coli Outbreak After Ground Beef Recall

In Minnesota, at least 15 people have fallen ill due to E. coli poisoning, linked to a recent recall of over 167, 000 pounds of potentially contaminated ground beef. The recall was initiated by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. after state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and dete

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