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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Teamwork in Science

Imagine a world where scientists, readers, editors, and reviewers all work together to make groundbreaking discoveries. This is the reality of scientific publishing. It's like a dance with four partners, each playing a crucial role. Scientific journals are the stages where this dance happens, bringi

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Molecular Detectives: AI's Role in Unlocking Drug Secrets

Picture this: scientists are on a hunt for new drugs, but the targets are always changing. They need to figure out how molecules will act in the body, like if they're harmful or can cross the blood-brain barrier. This is where AI steps in, speeding up and improving the process. AI, especial

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

A Horse in Canada Has a Rare Parasite

Horses around the world can be infected by many types of parasites. One of these parasites is a type of worm called a strongyle. There are 64 different types of these worms that can infect horses. These worms live in the horse's gut and can cause problems. Some of these worms are very common, but ot

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

Musk and Trump: The Prank That Shocked a Federal Office

A peculiar event unfolded at the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters in Washington, D. C. Employees walked in to find a bizarre video playing on internal TV screens. The video was a fake, created using artificial intelligence, showing President Donald Trump kissing t

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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 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots in Kids' Dental Care: A Closer Look

The world of dentistry is buzzing with the rise of large language models (LLMs) in artificial intelligence (AI). These AI models are popping up everywhere, but can they really be trusted? This study dives into the world of AI in paediatric dentistry. It checks out how well six different LLMs can dia

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Feb 23 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Face Unusual Demand

Elon Musk, a well-known billionaire, recently stirred up controversy by demanding federal employees justify their work. He posted on his social media platform X, stating that federal workers must explain their accomplishments from the past week or face resignation. This demand came as a surprise to

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