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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric for Passive Temperature Control

Did you know your clothes could help you stay comfortable without using any electricity? Scientists have come up with a clever way to make fabrics that adjust to temperature changes all by themselves. These special yarns, called Temperature-Adaptive Thermoregulation Filaments, or TATF, have tiny hol

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Jan 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Hairstylist Blast: Sexual Harassment & Bullying Alleged at Fox Sports

Noushin Faraji, a former hairstylist for Fox Sports, is making some big claims against the network and two of its personalities, Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor. Faraji says Bayless made unwanted advances, offering money for sex. She also claims Fox Sports had a really bad work environment and punished

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Building Better Sperm: A New Way to Study Spermatogenesis

Imagine trying to figure out how to make healthy sperm in a lab. This isn't easy because spermatogenesis, the process of making sperm, is super complex. It's also the main reason why some men can't have kids. Scientists have been looking for a good way to mimic this process in the lab using animal t

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

The Risks of Gooning: A New Masturbation Trend

Gooning, the practice of watching porn and delaying climax for hours or days, is a growing trend. While some people enjoy the psychological effects, experts warn about its potential downsides. Dr. Richard Viney explains that this habit can desensitize individuals to real sexual encounters, increasin

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Rethinking RASGRP1: A Malaysian Girl's Journey with Kidney Disease and Lymphoma

Imagine a young girl facing two rare health problems in her early years. At just 5 months old, she was diagnosed with a condition called diffuse mesangial sclerosis, a rare cause of severe kidney issues in infants. Fast forward to age 3, she started experiencing swollen lymph nodes in her neck that

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Can Cholesterol Balance Predict Fertility Issues?

Infertility is a common issue globally, with many cases lacking clear explanations. Interestingly, recent research hints at a connection between how our bodies handle fats (lipids) and our ability to conceive. One particular measure, called the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-densit

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Combating Cartilage Damage: A New Way to Fight RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common condition that affects joints, causing persistent inflammation and cartilage damage. We often use drugs like triptolide (TP) to reduce inflammation, but these medicines can't fix damaged cartilage. Plus, constant inflammation makes traditional repair methods les

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

The Green Factor: How Nature Could Prevent Stillbirths in Iran

Did you know that greenery can actually make a big difference in pregnancy outcomes? A recent study took a closer look at how much plants and trees around a mother-to-be can reduce the risk of stillbirth. The researchers wanted to find out if living in a greener area can lower the chances of a baby

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Canada's Tough Stance on Housing Speculation

In Canada, a unique approach is being taken to keep housing affordable. Ever noticed how the media talks a lot about Canada? That's because wealthy foreign investors, often from the U. S. , used to treat Canadian real estate like a game of Monopoly. Canada, however, has rules to stop that. We've al

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Brain Networks in ESKD: A Closer Look

Let's dive into how brain networks function differently in people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) compared to healthy individuals. Researchers studied 38 ESKD patients and 43 healthy participants. They all had normal brain MRIs, with no apparent structural issues. Each person underwent three ty

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