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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking a Century of Health Discoveries

A journey through time begins with a publication that has been quietly making waves in the world of health research. Launched in 1920, this publication has been a steady force in the medical world, offering insights and discoveries that have shaped how we understand and treat illnesses. It's been a

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Why Your Body Loves or Hates Beetroot

Ever munch on some beetroot or spinach, and wonder why your friend's blood pressure dips more than yours? It's not just about what you eat, but how your body plays with it. You see, when you chow down on these veggies, your body turns the nitrate into nitric oxide. This is great for your blood vesse

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Challenging the Status Quo: Why Medical Journals Need to Embrace Different Views

Medical journals are supposed to be at the forefront of scientific discovery, but they're often stuck in their ways. They follow the same old rules, and it's not always good for progress. Over the last 50 years, the pharmaceutical industry has been pulling the strings more and more. This means that

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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

The Greenhouse of Empire: Glasgow's Botanic Gardens and the Power of Plants

In the heart of Glasgow, a city buzzing with industry and trade, there was a place where science and commerce met. The first Glasgow Botanic Gardens, established in 1817, was more than just a pretty park. It was a hub for the exchange of botanical knowledge, connecting Glasgow to the wider world. Im

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Feb 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Magic Beans: A Rocky Road to the Stars

Denver's Magic Beans has just launched their fifth album, "Impendo Destructo, " which is a lot more than just a new collection of songs. It's a journey through space and time, blending the band's signature jam-funk sound with a sci-fi twist. The band, made up of Scott Hachey, Casey Russell,

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

The Goat's Worm Problem: A New Weapon in the Fight

First, let's talk about the enemy. A tiny worm called Haemonchus contortus is causing big problems for goats. These worms are sneaky. They use special tools, HcTPS and HcGOB, to make a sugar called trehalose. This sugar helps the worms and messes with the goat's immune system. Scientists have a cle

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

Moon Mission:A Private Spacecraft's Journey to the Far Side

A private spacecraft is on a thrilling journey to the Moon. This spacecraft, funded by NASA's initiative and operated by Firefly Aerospace, has been performing various maneuvers to reach a lower orbit around the Moon. The spacecraft, named Blue Ghost, is set to land in the Mare Crisium region on Mar

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

Are Animals Conscious? Scientists Weigh In

Scientists are diving into a fascinating question: Do animals have feelings and consciousness? This isn't just about pets or farm animals. It's about creatures from bugs to whales. Researchers are using experiments and observations to figure this out. Imagine a lab where scientists study ho

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Feb 20 2025SCIENCE

The Evolutionary Genius of Yule: A Hidden Legacy

Imagine this: a scientist in 1925 dropped some mind-blowing ideas that would later rock the world of evolutionary biology. This scientist was George Yule. His work was like a secret stash of tools that helped explain how different groups of organisms change over time. It took nearly two decades for

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Feb 20 2025SPORTS

The Secret of Squat Jumps: Unweighting for Better Performance

Squat jumps are a common exercise used to measure an athlete's power and strength. But how do you know if you're doing them correctly? Traditionally, coaches and scientists have used their eyes or force-time graphs to check for an unweighting phase before the jump. This method can be unreliable and

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