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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

Bullying Among South African Teens: The Role of Childhood Struggles and Friend Influence

Bullying is a big problem among teens in South Africa. A recent study looked into how childhood hardships, the influence of friends, and personality traits affect teen bullying. Researchers analyzed data from 769 high school students using a method called Structural Equation Modelling. They found th

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Dec 28 2024CELEBRITIES

Discovering Mike Tyson's Real Self with Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan, known for his insightful interviews, recently discussed the true personality of Mike Tyson with Michael Waddell. The boxing legend, who's been called the "baddest man on the planet, " actually has a sweet side. Mike, at 58, returned to the ring for a fight against Jake Paul, showcasing hi

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Fighting Autism: AI's Dandelion-Inspired Solution

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a brain condition that affects how people act, interact, and think. There's no cure, which makes early detection crucial. Doctors look at kids' behaviors and history to spot it, but it's tough. The face can show brain signs, so facial features are a handy tool. AI c

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Dec 28 2024WEATHER

Weather Whiplash: Brace for a Weekend of Extremes!

Attention all! Get ready for a wild weather ride this weekend. Mother Nature is about to surprise us with a mix of sun, storms, and even snow! Let’s break it down. On one side, strong storms are on the way, bringing heavy winds, hail, and possibly some tiny tornadoes. The good news is that these sto

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Eye's Seasonal Struggle: How Weather Affects Dry Eye in Japan

In the land of the rising sun, where cherry blossoms bloom and typhoons rage, another cycle plays out: the struggle of dry eyes. The eye, our window to the world, is constantly buffeted by the weather outside. Dry eye, a common ailment, sees spikes in treatment during the grim winter months. Researc

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Dec 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jayson Tatum and the Return of Rugby Shirts

Jayson Tatum from the Celtics recently made a style statement by wearing a Carlton Rugby collection sweater. This wasn't just any sweater—it was a rugby shirt, a classic piece of sports fashion with a rich history. Before their win against the Indiana Pacers, Tatum donned a pine green horizontally s

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Helping Doctors Choose the Right Medicine

Imagine you're a doctor trying to treat someone with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. It can be tough, right? Many people don't respond to the first treatment, and that's a problem. A group of scientists and doctors, called the Psych-STRATA consort

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Switching Medications: How Tofacitinib Works for Psoriatic Arthritis

Everyone's body responds differently to treatments. For people with psoriatic arthritis, switching from one medication to another can sometimes be a tricky business. But what if you could switch straight from one drug to another without any hiccups? That's what researchers found out about a medicati

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Jackfruit & Soursop: New Twists in Kombucha Brewing

Ever imagined sipping kombucha made from jackfruit and soursop leaves? That's exactly what researchers experimented with! They blended green tea with soursop leaves, resulting in a drink richer in antioxidants like catechin and rutin. This unique mix, dubbed GTKS, was more acidic and had fewer solub

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Quick and Easy: Using Light to Measure Hotpot Spice

Do you love spicy hotpot? Ever wondered why some hotpots are super spicy while others are just mildly hot? The answer lies in the levels of capsaicin (CAP) and hydroxy-α-sanshool (α-SOH). These compounds make the hotpot spicy and numbing, respectively. Traditionally, scientists use liquid chromatogr

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