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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

Joe Biden's Bittersweet Farewell After a Half-Century in Politics

President Joe Biden is set to leave office with a mix of pride and regret. After almost 50 years in Washington, he believes he could have done more and accomplished even greater things. But now, the man who once dreamed of vanquishing Donald Trump forever finds that his legacy is overshadowed by Tru

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

President Biden on ERA: A Step Forward, but What's Next?

On Friday, President Biden made a significant announcement regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). He stated that he believes the ERA has achieved ratification and is now a part of the Constitution. This amendment, often referred to as the 28th Amendment, ensures equal rights and legal protectio

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Boosting Medicine Delivery: Mixing Microneedles with Biodegradable Particles

Scientists sought to improve the way medicine, like methotrexate, passes through human skin. They used tiny needles called Dr. Pen microneedles and tiny, biodegradable beads called poly(d, l-lactide-co-glycolide) acid microparticles. These beads came in eight different forms. The team studied the be

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Jan 18 2025BUSINESS

Mexican Street Food Invades Fairfax City

In the heart of Fairfax City, a new restaurant named Two Burritos has just celebrated its grand opening. The brainchild of Rafael Lobo, Francis Do, and Gio Winners, Two Burritos is dedicated to bringing the authentic taste of Mexican street food to Virginia. The trio dreamed of this venture for year

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

Why Did Republicans Boot Mike Turner?

Rep. Mike Turner once seemed like a rising star in the Republican party. He was even appointed chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. But recently, he got the boot from his fellow Republicans. Why? Because they thought he wasn't "MAGA" enough. Let's look back at how Turner got to this point.

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Kids and Physical Abuse: What Doctors Should Know

Did you know that one in four kids in the US faces some form of abuse or neglect? And out of those, about 18% experience physical abuse. Doctors are often the ones who can tell if a kid's injury is from an accident or abuse. So, a recent study decided to look into the factors that might make a kid m

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

The Great Scan Showdown: PET/CT vs. DCE-CT in the Fight Against Lung Nodules

Picture this: you’re a medical detective, tasked with figuring out if a tiny lung lump is bad news or just a simple speck. Two advanced tools are at your disposal: PET/CT and DCE-CT. But which one is better at pinpointing the dangerous ones? Let’s take a closer look at a study that compared these tw

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Thinking Troubles: How Diabetes Affects the Brain

Ever thought about how diabetes can mess with your brain? It's true, and it's a big deal. Diabetes can cause something called cognitive impairment, which basically means your brain doesn't work as well as it should. This can make everyday life tough. So, what's going on? Well, scientists think it h

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Jan 18 2025SCIENCE

Reducing Noise in Optical Molecular Images: A New Deep Learning Approach

Optical molecular imaging in clinical settings often faces a challenge: balancing patient safety with image quality. High frame rates and low excitation doses can lead to noisy images, making it crucial to find effective denoising methods. Most current deep learning techniques fall short because the

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Jan 18 2025SCIENCE

Snakes' Temperature Preferences: A Tale of Two Habitats

Ever wondered how snakes deal with different temperatures in their habitats? Let's dive into the world of the Mexican Garter Snake, or Thamnophis eques. These slithery creatures live in both forests and grasslands, and their body temperature (Tb) can vary quite a bit. Scientists studied these snake

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