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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Plastics, Big Problems: How Nanoplastics Hurt Zebrafish Brains

You know those tiny pieces of plastic that pollute our oceans and rivers? They're not just a problem for the environment, but also for the creatures living in it, like zebrafish. We found out that when these little plastic bits, called nanoplastics, are very small (about 20 nanometers), they can do

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Boosting CO₂ Conversion: How Solvents Help

Scientists are exploring a new way to turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) into useful chemicals. This process, called electrochemical CO₂ reduction (CO₂RR), uses a special setup called a membrane electrode assembly (MEA). The key is to design a good environment for the reaction to happen. This involves a laye

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Huntington’s Mystery: A Slow Build to Tragedy

Scientists have recently found something astonishing about Huntington’s disease, a serious brain disorder passed down through families. They’ve known about the genetic mutation that causes it for a while, but they weren't sure why people with the mutation don't have symptoms until they’re older. It

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room Joins Superstruct Entertainment

Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approa

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Fish Tanks Reveal Clues about Brittle Bones

Brittle bone disorders, or FBDs, can cause people to break bones easily. Scientists are trying to figure out which genes are responsible for these conditions. One way they are doing this is by studying zebrafish. These tiny fish share many bone-building genes with humans. Researchers used a tool cal

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

An Inside Look: How Healthcare Can Better Support Brazil's Transvestigender Community

Sadly, Brazil is no stranger to violence, especially against transvestigender people. This affects their daily lives and health. The story starts with how these individuals feel unsafe, not just on the streets, but also in places meant to help, like primary healthcare facilities. Why does this matte

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Transgender People in Brazil: Violence at Home

In Brazil, transgender individuals often face intimate partner violence, or IPV. A recent study looked into this issue from 2015 to 2021. The goal? To figure out what makes some trans people more vulnerable to IPV and why some face it repeatedly. Plus, they wanted to know how often these folks get h

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Women Athletes in Business: Maria Sharapova's Inspiring Journey

Maria Sharapova, the former tennis pro, has always been about more than just sports. She's now using her voice to highlight how female athletes are making waves in the business world. In an article for The Business of Fashion, she talks about how athletes like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka are sho

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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 2025SCIENCE

Solving Neurodegenerative Diseases: A New Puzzle Piece

Neurodegenerative diseases are like intricate puzzles that scientists are working hard to solve. They affect both small components (like molecules and cells) and large aspects (such as physiology) of the brain. Traditional tools aren't doing the job well, but a new technology called microfluidics mi

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