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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Fighting Flu: A New Vaccine Approach

The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Small Molecules from Microbes Fight Back Against Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a tricky enemy, with mutations in proteins like APC and AXIN boosting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a key player in tumor growth and spreading. The pathway can be turned on in an unwanted way, leading to a buildup of β-catenin. This buildup is caused by

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Who are the Epsteins And why are there rumors payroll?

Check updates that surfaced on social media with Trump's freeze of foreign aid playing a backdrop. Why Jeffrey Epstein and words connected to USAID got tossed around. He posted with excitement. They think Already familiar X account "_Bitch shared" "Jeffrey Epstein was on the USAID payro

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Youth of DOGE: Defending a colleague or not? ,

You might have heard about Vice President JD Vance lending a helping hand to a DOGE employee's actions. DOGE staffer, 25-year-old Marko Elez, had to step down in 2024. DOGE had operated under new leadership. DOGE got Norwegian CEO. "Make more lean". "Elimination 70%".

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fuel Cells: Solving the Big Picture with Tiny Details

Imagine trying to make a super-efficient car that runs on fuel cells. It's a big dream, and to achieve it, scientists have to understand every tiny part of how these fuel cells work. These fuel cells, called Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs), need to be better and last longer. Lots of

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Stopping the Watchers: New Changes at FBI

Imagine suddenly losing the team that kept a close eye on other countries trying to interfere with U. S. politics. That is exactly what happened when Pam Bondi, the Attorney General, decided to shut down the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force. This move is a big deal. For some years, this t

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

AI's prowess in creating new materials

Imagine blending the strength of steel with the lightness of foam. This is not Science Fiction, but the reality created by AI. It started when AI was tasked to help find the best structure for new materials. The usual way to find these materials is experimenting with different structures fo

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Plane Seizure in the Caribbean: US Takes Another Step

In an unexpected move, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, seized a private jet owned by the Venezuelan government on Thursday. This isn’t a one-off event, though. It’s the second aircraft of its kind to be seized under his watch. The first one was taken back in September, also from the Dominican Re

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Small Number is left at USAID

In a surprising move, the current administration has decided to significantly cut back on the workforce of USAID. This controversial decision could affect around 10, 000 employees who have dedicated their time and lives to USAID. This shake up started with agency officials. They were informed that t

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Sticks and Carrots for Iran

In 2025, President Donald Trump is back in the White House and aiming to sign peace deals as frequently as possible. Whether it's the war in Ukraine, the Gaza Strip, or even seeing Canada join the American Republic. Trump is trying to talk to everyone, including Iran, which is an enemy of the US. Do

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