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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

A Simple Way to Multiplex PCR with Wax Films

Have you ever wanted to test for multiple diseases or genetic conditions in one go? Scientists often use a technique called multiplex PCR to achieve this. But the equipment needed for this is complicated and tough to handle. A recent study introduced a clever way to make this process simpler using w

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Nov 17 2024SCIENCE

Lighting Up Solids: The Mystery of AIE Molecules

Have you ever wondered why some molecules glow brightly when they're together but barely shine when they're alone? This is what scientists call aggregation-induced emission (AIE). One such molecule is the dibenzoylmethanatoboron difluoride complex. In simple terms, this complex has a special trick u

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Heptathlete Anna Hall Makes a Splash in SI Swimsuit Issue

Ever wondered what it's like when athletes step out of their comfort zones and into the spotlight? Well, meet Anna Hall, a heptathlete who's doing just that with her debut in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. This isn't your average athletic feat; it's a whole new ball game—or rather, beach gam

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Mixing Medicines: Can Pirfenidone and Nintedanib Help Mice with Silicosis?

Silicosis is a serious disease that affects many workers worldwide and currently has no cure. It's similar to another lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Two medicines, pirfenidone and nintedanib, are already used to treat IPF. Scientists thought these drugs might also help peop

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Color: How Learning Color Patterns Shapes Our Visual Attention

Did you know that our brains are super good at picking up on patterns in colors around us? Even when we're not really paying attention! Scientists wanted to see if learning these color patterns affects how quickly we spot something out of the ordinary. They did experiments where people had to find a

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

New Tariffs Could Hurt Trump-Won States

Imagine a world where President Donald Trump slaps massive tariffs on all Chinese goods. Some experts think it could spark an economic war. Two states that helped Trump win the 2024 election, Nevada and Florida, might feel the most pain. A study by the U. S. -China Business Council and Oxford Econom

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Rich People's Power Play: How Billionaires Influence American Politics

Imagine having so much money that you can buy a seat at the table with world leaders. That's the kind of power billionaires like Elon Musk have. Musk, the world's richest man, joined a call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But it's not just about rubbi

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Nelly Korda Steps Out of Her Comfort Zone for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda recently opened up about her latest venture outside the golf course – modeling for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Korda first revealed this news after her opening round at The ANNIKA event. She shared that the opportunity came to her about two months ago

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Pain, Sleep, and Well-being on Daily Life for Those with Chronic Back Pain

People who live with chronic low back pain often struggle with doing everyday activities. This issue is what researchers call "pain-related functional interference. " A study looked into what factors contribute to this problem in people who are part of a physical exercise program. It turns out that

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Quality of Life and Money Woes: Ethiopian Patients Living With Chronic Leukemia

Imagine you're living in Ethiopia and dealing with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This isn't just about staying alive; it's about living well. But how do patients in low-income countries like Ethiopia fare compared to those in wealthier nations? That's what researchers set out to find. They focuse

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