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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Caring for Dementia: The Hidden Heroes in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Did you know that over 6 million people in the U. S. live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? Their care is often provided by family members or friends, known as informal caregivers. These caregivers offer more than $270 billion annually without any pay. But here’s a problem: studi

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Eco-Friendly Innovation: How Family Firms in China Struggle with Change

Green innovation is crucial for a sustainable future, and China's SRDI enterprises are no exception. These firms, particularly family-owned ones, have been in the spotlight for their unique strategies called "de-familization. " This process involves shifting management rights and ownership away from

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Should Students Ask Before Touching Anesthetized Patients? Canadian Med Students Weigh In

The topic of asking anesthetized patients for consent before performing sensitive exams, like pelvic or rectal ones, has been gaining attention. But what do future doctors think about this? A recent conversation with Canadian medical students revealed some interesting viewpoints. Some students beli

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sports in Surprising Settings: A Photographer's Adventure

Ever wondered what skiers would look like on sand dunes? Or how about tennis players on Utah's salt flats? Four pro photographers, Dani KM, Anouk Flesch, Little Shao, and Ray Demski, partnered with Nikon Europe to answer these questions. They used the new Nikon Z6 III camera to shoot athletes in unu

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Venezuela: Maduro's Presidency Extended Amid Protests and Controversy

President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blockchain's Wider World: Beyond Cryptocurrencies

You might know blockchain as the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. But did you know that this clever tech isn't just about digital money? Blockchain is like an indestructible online notebook that everyone can see but no one can change. It's made up of blocks of data, linked together in a ch

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

The Allure of Gossip: Why We Can't Resist

Ever noticed how news about other people's lives can be so fascinating? It's like a secret addiction we all share. But why do we love gossip so much? It's not just about being nosy. It turns out, gossip has been a part of human nature for a long time. Gossip is like our brain's way of understanding

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Unique bacteria turn waste metal into green powerhouses

When it comes to converting water into oxygen — a crucial step in generating clean energy — scientists have found that tiny bacteria can play a big role. There's a type of material called NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) that's super efficient in doing this job, especially in alkaline conditions.

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Medications and Alzheimer's: A Closer Look

Polypharmacy—the use of five or more meds simultaneously—is becoming more common as people age and develop various health issues along with Alzheimer's disease. This study took a deeper dive into how many medications people with Alzheimer's are taking and whether it affects them differently. Alzheim

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

Purdue's Comeback: Boilermakers Prove They Can Win Without Edey

Purdue started their Big Ten season with a loss and then dropped two out of their next three games. This made their record 8-4, the worst start in 12 games since Zach Edey's freshman year. Edey was a key player, averaging 14. 4 points and 7. 7 rebounds per game when he was with the team. Some people

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