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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Reviewing Citric Acid Esters for Baby Food Safety

In 2020, the Food Additives and Flavourings Panel (FAF Panel) took a fresh look at citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (known as E 472c). Alongside this, they reviewed similar substances like acetic and tartaric acid esters (E 472a, b, d, e, f). The FAF Panel was later asked

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Violence at Home: Exploring Abuse in Somalia

Imagine trying to understand why some women in Somalia face violence from their partners. It's a sad reality in many places, and Somalia is no exception. We need to dig into the facts to figure out why this happens, so we can hopefully stop it. Let's talk about intimate partner violence, or IPV for

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ethiopia's Bowa Dayole Dam Faces Geological Challenges

In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Pegvaliase: Real-World Lessons from US Clinics after 5 Years

Managing phenylketonuria (PKU) can be tough, but pegvaliase has been a game-changer in the last five years. Let's dive into what real-world experience has taught us about using this treatment. First off, it's crucial to remember that every patient is different. Some might have a hard time with side

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's US Unit Could Fetch Up to $50 Billion

Imagine TikTok’s US operations being sold for up to $50 billion! That's a lot of money, right? Business bigwigs like Elon Musk might need to dig deep into their pockets if ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, decides to sell. This could happen if the Supreme Court upholds a national security law that

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room's New Chapter with Superstruct Entertainment

Boiler Room, a streaming series and events platform, has now switched hands, moving from ticketing giant Dice to European event giant Superstruct Entertainment. The details of the deal are under wraps, but it's clear that Boiler Room's team will stay in charge while tapping into Superstruct's global

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Seven Siblings' Escape: A Survivor's Tale

Imagine being one of seven siblings, sent to Berlin in the heart of Nazi Germany after your mother was taken to Auschwitz. That's the reality of the Weber siblings. Their story is now being told in the documentary 'UnBroken, ' which has been picked up by Greenwich Entertainment for a February 21 the

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Mastering Brain Surgery: A Hands-on Training Model with Calf Brains

Neurosurgery trainees need to become experts in a delicate task called subpial corticectomy. This involves removing a brain lesion without damaging nearby healthy tissue. To help trainees practice, a new model was created using calf brains. The model allows for continuous tracking of surgical instru

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

A Project to Revive Extinct Animals Gets Huge Investment

Imagine bringing back animals that have been wiped out, like the woolly mammoth or the Tasmanian tiger. That's what Colossal Biosciences is trying to do. This week, they got a big boost with $200 million in funding. That brings their total funding to a whopping $435 million since they started in 202

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Top Marvel Rivals Tanks: Who’s Leading the Charge?

In the vast Marvel multiverse, when the call to battle echoes, various heroes step up as tanks. These warriors, known as Vanguards, are essential to team success. NetEase Games launched Marvel Rivals with a decent variety of tanks, but there's room for more. Let’s dive into the best Vanguards in Mar

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