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Mar 01 2025SCIENCE

How Big Molecules Shape Bone Growth

Bones are made up of tiny, mineralized collagen fibers. These fibers are like the bricks that build a wall. The process of turning these fibers into bone is controlled by special proteins. But studying these proteins in a living body is tough. So, scientists used a clever trick. They used different

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Plasma Power: A New Hope for the Vulnerable

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough challenge for everyone, especially for those with weakened immune systems. These individuals often struggle to fight off infections, making them more susceptible to severe illness. One potential solution that has been explored is the use of convalescent plasma

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Mar 01 2025SCIENCE

Tilapia's Metabolic Secrets: A Year in the Life

Tilapia are tropical fish that live in warm waters. They have special ways to handle changes in their environment. These changes happen because of the seasons. Scientists wanted to understand how tilapia's bodies adapt to these seasonal shifts. They looked at how the fish's metabolism changes throug

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Mar 01 2025SCIENCE

Fungus Among Us: The Hidden World of Basidiobolus in City and Country

The world of fungi is vast and fascinating, often overlooked in favor of more visible organisms. Among these, the genus Basidiobolus stands out. This group of fungi is incredibly diverse, living in various environments from the guts of animals to decomposing leaves, and even causing infections in hu

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Iowa Takes a Step Back on Trans Rights

Iowa just made history, but not in a good way. The state has become the first in the U. S. to strip away gender identity protections from its civil rights code. This move, signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds, has sparked a lot of controversy and concern. The new law, effective from Jul

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Feb 28 2025SPORTS

F1 Testing Chaos: A Bus, Glass, and Power Outage

F1 testing in Bahrain turned into a spectacle of unexpected events. The first incident was a bus that somehow ended up near the track. This wasn't a normal bus, but a service vehicle that had lost its way. It was spotted near the outside of Turns Nine and 10. The session was stopped immediately

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Iowa's Controversial Move: Removing Gender Identity Protections

Iowa has made a bold move that has stirred up a lot of controversy. The state's lawmakers have given the green light to a bill that strips away protections for gender identity from its civil rights code. This decision came despite loud protests from those who fear it could lead to more discriminatio

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Hunger in America: COVID-19 and Food Assistance

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of challenges to the US. One of the biggest issues is food insecurity. This is when people don't have enough food to live a healthy life. People from racial and ethnic minority groups are hit the hardest by this problem. These groups often face food insecurity

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed Health Care for Kids with Big Medical Needs

Kids with complex medical needs faced a big shake-up in their healthcare routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study dug into this by looking back at medical records. The big takeaway? The way these kids got healthcare changed a lot. First off, the number of times these kids visit

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed the Policy Game

The COVID-19 pandemic was a big wake-up call. It showed us how important it is to use solid evidence when making big decisions. Policymakers had to scramble to find reliable information to guide their actions. This rush highlighted a big problem: we need a better way to organize and use evidence, es

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