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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

The Evolving Story of Green Parties: How They Lost Their Spark

Did you know that green political parties were once seen as trailblazers? They burst onto the political scene with fresh ideas and a unique vision. But things didn't stay that way for long. Let's dig into why that happened, both globally and specifically in Serbia. First, let's chat about political

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Dec 29 2024SCIENCE

Discovering New Superconductors with a Simple Swap

Scientists have found a clever way to boost the superconducting powers of certain metal borocarbides. They started with a compound called Ca2B4C4, which didn't show much superconducting promise. But by swapping out calcium (Ca) for sodium (Na), they significantly increased the electronic density at

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Does Early Preterm Birth Pose Greater Maternal Health Risks?

Researchers have been asking a crucial question: does delivering a baby too early increase the risk of serious health issues for the mother? To find an answer, they looked at data from a large group of women who gave birth before the 37th week of pregnancy, known as preterm birth. The study aimed to

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Boosting Mood in Seniors: The Role of Relationships in China

Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

A Retired Weather Satellite's Surprising End

Imagine a weather satellite that's been retired for a while, just floating in space. Well, an old one from a military program called DMSP-5D2 F14 has broken up into over 50 pieces. Why's this a big deal? This satellite was launched in 1997 and has been orbiting ever since its retirement in 2020. Now

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Eye Muscle Swelling: A Surprising Link Between Two Conditions

Imagine this: two very different health issues can make the muscles around your eyes swell up similarly. We're talking about Graves' orbitopathy and acromegaly. Recently, scientists compared these conditions by examining CT scans of patients. They measured the size of the muscles on the top, bottom,

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Snoring Kids: Impact on Brain Functions and Daily Life

Ever wondered how snoring affects kids? It turns out, mild sleep-disordered breathing (mSDB) can cause real problems. Research shows it's linked to both behavior issues and a lower quality of life (QOL). But there's more to explore. How do symptoms and daily life impact a child's ability to think an

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Climate and COPD: When Temperatures Hit Hard

You might think extreme temperatures are just uncomfortable, but they can be deadly for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A deep dive into research shows that both scorching heat and freezing cold can make COPD worse. It's not just about the weather, though. Some people with

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Why Some People Don't Respond to Antidepressants

You might think that when you're feeling really down, taking some medicine could make you feel better. But for some adults with a condition called major depressive disorder (MDD), this isn't always the case. A big study in Taiwan looked into why some people don't respond to common treatments. For st

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Dec 16 2024SCIENCE

Sounds of the Sand: How Mongolian Gerbils Talk in Families

Ever wondered how animals communicate in their families? Scientists found out that Mongolian gerbils use a complex set of sounds and calls, which differ between families. They studied three gerbil families living in a large space for 20 days, recording their vocalizations. By using a special compute

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