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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

What Makes Bulgarian Peaches Special?

Peaches, a favorite fruit for many, have a story to tell. Eight varieties grown in Bulgaria were analyzed to understand what makes them unique. Eight varieties grown in Bulgaria were analyzed. The varieties grown in Bulgaria were "Filina", "Gergana", "Ufo-4", "July lady", "Laskava", "Flat Queen", "E

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Cartilage's Hidden Story: Lipids and Osteoarthritis

Cartilage's role in joint health can become easily overlooked. This tough material in our joints keeps bones from rubbing together. But sometimes, things go wrong, resulting in osteoarthritis. It turns out that the molecules called lipids can tell a story about what's happening at the joint level in

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Spinning With The Planet

The Earth spins in space, and it's ever so slightly tilted. This tilt is a big deal. To understand how big, let's break down what we know. Earth's axis goes in a slow motion wobble. This wobble is like a spinning top that slowly changes its tilt over 10, 000 years. But don't think it's a perfect ci

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Bugs and Blooms: The Scent That Lures Lygus lineolaris

Lygus lineolaris, a troublemaker pest found all over North America, has a nose for trouble. This bug uses its sense of smell to find its favorite places to eat. Scientists wanted to figure out what smells attract this pest, specifically to crops. The scientists were curious about the smells

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Mysteries of Ovulation with a Finger Band

Imagine having a tiny gadget on your finger. This gadget calculates when you ovulate. It records the data from your finger. How cool is that? It is a device named Oura Ring. Oura calculates the exact ovulation date. This time is when you are most fertile. A person can use this for timing pregnancie

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smarter Planning for Chemistry

Making computers understand and plan chemistry reactions is a tough task, and it gets tougher when you need the computer to be fast and have a system that has a low carbon footprint. You need to balance lots of factors and timing to make it all work well. Chemistry involves breaking down complex mo

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

The Play that Changed Conversations: Nemone Lethbridge’s Baby Blues

In the chilly December of 1973, a unique drama hit British TV screens. Nemone Lethbridge's play "Baby Blues" aired on the BBC as part of their influential "Play for Today" series. This wasn't your usual television fare; it delved into topics that society often whispered about, like infertility, caes

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

First Timers in IVF: Hope, Happiness, and Stress

Infertility is becoming more common worldwide, making it a big challenge for many couples. One popular treatment for this is IVF-ET, which helps couples conceive through lab methods. This study looked into the first-timers' experiences with IVF-ET, focusing on how hopeful they feel, their daily life

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

How AKG and OXGR1 Team Up for Healthier Sperm

Ever wondered how your body helps sperm become strong and ready for their job? Deep inside the epididymis, which is like a training camp for sperm, lies a special receptor called OXGR1. As we age or face heat stress, OXGR1 levels drop, which can mess up sperm growth. But don't worry, a natural help

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: How Infertility Affects Men's Mental Health

Infertility is a tough journey, and it's often discussed in the context of women's health. But what about men? A recent study in South India took a closer look at how infertility affects men's mental health. The findings? It's a big deal. Men dealing with infertility often face depression, anxiety,

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