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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Fighting Flu: A New Vaccine Approach

The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Small Molecules from Microbes Fight Back Against Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Youth of DOGE: Defending a colleague or not? ,

You might have heard about Vice President JD Vance lending a helping hand to a DOGE employee's actions. DOGE staffer, 25-year-old Marko Elez, had to step down in 2024. DOGE had operated under new leadership. DOGE got Norwegian CEO. "Make more lean". "Elimination 70%".

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fuel Cells: Solving the Big Picture with Tiny Details

Imagine trying to make a super-efficient car that runs on fuel cells. It's a big dream, and to achieve it, scientists have to understand every tiny part of how these fuel cells work. These fuel cells, called Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs), need to be better and last longer. Lots of

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

AI's prowess in creating new materials

Imagine blending the strength of steel with the lightness of foam. This is not Science Fiction, but the reality created by AI. It started when AI was tasked to help find the best structure for new materials. The usual way to find these materials is experimenting with different structures fo

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Decade That Changed Everything: 2000s Tech Game Changers

Let's dive into some of the innovations that reshaped our world from the start of the 2000s. Privacy and security were big issues as the decade started. First up, Google introduced Google AdWords. Advertisers could now pay for clicks instead of flat-fee ad space. This model became a massive succe

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Caregivers: Mental Health

Care workers in long-term nursing homes face an uphill battle. They often deal with a lot of stress. Many feel overworked, and some even quit their jobs. The main question is what happens to the mental health of these workers. Is there a big difference between their mental health a

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Linarin: The Hidden Hero for Kidney Health

Linarin might be a game-changer in kidney health. It's the superstar ingredient in Chrysanthemum indicum L. and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and kidney-protective powers. Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a condition where uric acid builds up in the body. Over time, this can lead to someth

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

MXene and MOF: A Power Duo for Pollution Control

Imagine chemicals that can break down pollutants in water. That's where MXene and MOF come in. These are super tiny structures, designed specifically to tackle the tough task of activating periodate (PI). PI is a strong oxidizing agent, so it can break down harmful substances in the water. But

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Feb 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Will Apple Spoil Us With a Total iOS 19 Overhaul?

Apple, in recent times, has been tinkering with a pair of new releases, Apple Invites and Apple Sports. These releases may not seem like much, but they hint at a more significant overhaul that many expect for iOS 19. Expectations are high for iOS 19. Last year, when iOS 18 arrived, it bro

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