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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

Perseverance's Epic Escape: What's Next on Mars?

Well, that's quite a journey! The Perseverance rover has finally climbed out of the Martian crater it called home for nearly four years. Landing on Mars in 2021, this rover has been on a mission to find evidence that Mars could have supported life. It's been exploring Jezero Crater, which was once a

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

The Surprising Role of Mouse Brain Cells in Keeping Scent Maps Stable

Imagine the mouse's brain as a complex city map, where different areas represent different smells. This map is created and maintained by special brain cells called projection neurons. When these cells are removed, the map starts to change, even though the mice can still smell things. In the mouse's

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

Scientists Sound Alarm on Potential ‘Second Tree of Life’ Pandemic

What if a tiny microbe could turn into a global threat? This is what hundreds of biologists are worrying about. They claim that in the next few decades, scientists might create a dangerous microorganism. This microbe could start a pandemic that's impossible to stop. Crop fields might turn into waste

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Digital Help in Healthcare: Why Palestinian Doctors Aren't On Board

Ever considered how doctors make critical decisions? There's a cool tool called a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) that assists with treatment choices, diagnoses, and even lab tests. Yet, doctors in Palestinian hospitals aren't really using it. This issue isn't isolated to just Palestine; it'

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Dec 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Big Murre Die-Off: What Happened After a Marine Heatwave?

You might have heard that marine heatwaves can mess things up in our oceans. But did you know they can hit seabirds hard too? Let's talk about Alaska's common murres. After an intense marine heatwave, these birds didn't fare so well. In Alaska, we're talking about a loss of roughly half the common

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Neuro Messengers: Friend or Foe in Allergies?

Ever thought about how the nerves and the immune system chat with each other? They do it with the help of tiny message bearers called neuropeptides. These little guys can either lend a hand or cause trouble during allergic reactions like eczema, asthma, or food allergies. Nerve cells and immune cell

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Why Cold Weather Boosts Virus Spread – Explained!

You might have heard that going out in cold weather with wet hair or no coat can make you sick. Well, that's not quite right! While being cold doesn't make you sick, it does make it easier to catch viruses like the common cold, flu, and even COVID-19. Research shows that these viruses can live long

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Dec 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution's Secret Impact on Daphnia and Their Microbiomes

Microplastics, tiny plastic bits under five millimetres, are causing big trouble in our waterways. These little pieces are gathering in urban freshwater ponds, affecting creatures like Daphnia, which are vital for these ecosystems. Scientists looked at how microplastics affect Daphnia's health and t

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

How Good Is Our Maternal Care Rating System?

Ever wondered how we rate maternal care in the US? The American Hospital Association has a system for that. But is it fair and accurate? Scientists decided to check it out. They explored the Hospital Association Database, focusing on maternal care rankings. Their goal? To see if this system really m

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Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

Viruses' Secret Weapon: The Capsid

Alphaviruses are creating global havoc. These nasty bugs can lead to fatal brain or joint issues in both humans and animals. The bummer? There are no approved medicines to tackle them. So, scientists are digging deeper into how these viruses interact with our cells. One key player in these viruses

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