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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Can Old Drugs Fight COVID-19?

Imagine a virus that's causing chaos all around the world. Sounds scary, right? Well, scientists are on a mission to stop this virus, called SARS-CoV-2, from doing more harm. They've discovered that a key part of the virus, called RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRp), is vital for its growth. So, may

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Two Surprises: What Happened When We Looked at Skulls

Imagine exploring a bunch of skulls, just doing your everyday job. That's what this team was up to when they stumbled upon something unusual. Normally, the optic canal, which is like a tiny tunnel in your skull, carries important stuff like the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery. But this time, they

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

How Temperature Shapes Desert Locust Numbers

Scientists have come up with a new math model to figure out how temperature affects the number of desert locusts. They studied all stages of locust life, from babies to adults, and both solo and group behaviors. The model shows that even small changes in temperature can cause big shifts in populatio

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Radioactive Treatments and Parathyroid Problems: What You Need to Know

Have you heard about radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy? It's a common treatment for thyroid issues. But did you know there might be some side effects? Scientists are looking into a link between RAI and a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT affects the parathyroid glands, which a

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Beware of Autism Detox Treatments: Experts Warn of Risks

The internet is buzzing with claims about "autism detox treatments, " promising to remove heavy metals and reverse autism diagnoses. These products, often made with zeolite, are targeted at kids and come in forms like tinctures and sprays. The FDA isn't buying it—they warn that these treatments aren

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Why We Don't Always Notice Our Own Movements: A Computational Perspective

Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

How Health Knowledge Shapes German Attitudes Toward Therapy

Mental health problems are on the rise globally, but many people aren't getting the help they need. One big reason? Negative views about therapy. Even though things are getting better, there's still a lot of stigma attached to it. Some studies suggest that people who understand health matters better

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Discovering OsSAP17: A Plant's Secret Weapon Against Drought and Salt

Plants face lots of problems due to changes in the weather and how we manage farms. One of these issues is abiotic stress, which is when conditions like drought or too much salt in the soil make it hard for plants to grow. To deal with these problems, plants have special proteins called stress-assoc

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Fire and Fury: Governor Newsom and President Trump Clash Amid California Wildfires

As California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump prepare for a tense meeting amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, their teams are locked in a silent standoff. Neither side has communicated for weeks, despite the disaster’s immense scale and complexity. Newsom’s team has been mon

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

Immigration and Crime: Teller County Sheriff's Update

In Teller County, Colorado, the sheriff is set to address the public about illegal immigration and crime. The focus will be on recent arrests of undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities. Earlier this week, KRDO13 Investigates reported that Sheriff Mikesell's deputies apprehended three

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