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Nov 26 2024EDUCATION

Celebrating 30 Years of Shaping Deaf Studies and Education

Did you know that the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education just turned 30? That's right, it's been three decades since this pivotal publication began shedding light on the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of the Deaf community. But why should you care? Well, this journal isn't just

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Predicting Peptide Power: A New Way to Find Drug Candidates

Ever wondered why some tiny peptides can pack a big punch when it comes to treating diseases? These little protein chunks could be the next big thing in medicine. But finding the right ones isn't easy. Scientists have a tough time predicting how peptides will interact with proteins in our bodies. Th

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Why Do Some German Regions Have More Nursing Homes?

In Germany, about one in three people over 64 who need care live in nursing homes. But this number isn't the same everywhere. Some areas have less than 15% of elderly folks in nursing homes, while others have more than 50%. A recent study set out to find out why these differences exist. Researchers

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Is Malnutrition a Hidden Factor in Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a severe health problem worldwide, causing significant harm and death. While factors like oxidative stress, poor lipid management, and bad lifestyle choices are well-known contributors to CAD, recent studies show that immune responses and inflammation also play a rol

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise of Booba: A Kids' Brand Making Waves

Booba, a furry, curious character from YouTube, is making a splash in the kids' entertainment world. The show, which features seven-minute comedy episodes with no dialogue, has racked up 20 billion views and is now being picked up by major TV networks. Kedoo Entertainment, the company behind Booba,

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Neural Walk-on-Spheres: A Fresh Twist on Solving Poisson Equations

Ever wondered how to solve those tricky high-dimensional Poisson equations? Neural Walk-on-Spheres (NWoS) is a cool new way to do it! This method uses a unique blend of stochastic representations and Walk-on-Spheres methods. Instead of relying on spatial gradients, NWoS focuses on solving Poisson eq

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Business Smartness with Deep Learning

Business intelligence (BI) is what helps managers make smart calls in their organizations. Today, companies generate lots of data, and traditional BI methods struggle to handle it all. Here's where deep learning steps in, showing its power in analyzing large, complex data sets. This study looks at h

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

E-Cigarette Taxes: A Patchwork Quilt Across the States

Ever wondered why e-cigarette taxes vary so much from state to state? Well, by the end of 2023, 30 states had their own unique ways of taxing these devices. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have a standard tax rate across the country, e-cigarette taxes are all over the place. Some states tax the

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Nov 24 2024FINANCE

Trump’s Economic Promises vs. the National Debt: A Budget Tug-of-War

Donald Trump has big plans for the U. S. economy, including tax cuts and other initiatives. But there’s a big problem: the national debt is huge, and it’s getting more expensive to pay it back. High interest rates and the cost of servicing the debt are making it tough for Trump to deliver on his pro

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

How Religious Beliefs Affect UK Muslim Doctors at Work

Let's take a look at how religion plays a role in the work lives of Muslim doctors in the UK. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on how strongly they follow their faith, any discrimination they face at work, and how their workplaces accommodate their religious needs. The findings show that

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