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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

A Day in the Life of Genomics Researchers

Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of scientists working on genomics? A recent study dove into their thoughts and feelings about their work and how they collaborate with others. Researchers from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, and their insights were grouped into two main categories: day-

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Dec 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Splash-Proof or Not? The Truth About Nothing Phones

You might think Nothing Phones are all about style, but they're not the best at handling water and dust. Take the Phone 2a, for instance. It's only rated IP54, which means it can handle a quick splash, but a full dunk in water could cause trouble. Dust is also a big issue. Users have reported issues

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Dec 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Varied World of Climate Worry: What We Don't Agree On

Imagine a group of scientists trying to understand climate anxiety, but none of them use the same ruler. Weird, right? That's what's happening today. Scientists are measuring this worry in 12 different ways, with 119 symptoms spread across 57 categories. They don't match up well, and that makes unde

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

How Pharmacists Can Upgrade Surgical Care

You might know that pharmacists are vital in clinics and wards, but did you know they could do even more in operating theatres? These experts deal with lots of medicines that are both risky and expensive. If pharmacists stepped in, they could make sure these medicines are used in the best way possib

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

Temperature Fluctuations in the Central Mediterranean: A Closer Look

Did you know that the central Mediterranean Sea's surface temperatures have been fluctuating for millions of years? Scientists have reconstructed a detailed record of these temperature changes, known as sea surface temperatures (SSTs), using tiny sea creatures called G. ruber and their fossilized sh

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

Wheat Gets a Boost: Discovering a Powerful Grass' Secret to Stress Resistance

Scientists have found a hidden superpower in a type of grass called Thinopyrum. This grass can help wheat plants tough it out against rust diseases, drought, and still keep their yields steady. The key is a special swap between two parts of the grass' DNA. This swap, called a chromosome translocatio

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

Understanding Concrete's Frost Resistance: A Tale of Temperature and Air

The Belt and Road strategy has boosted infrastructure in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's permafrost region. This means concrete there needs to be stronger and better at withstanding freezing temperatures. Researchers tested how concrete cured at different temperatures handles freezing and thawing cycles

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Cannabis Compound CBD: A New Shield Against Kidney Damage from Traditional Medicine

Scientists have uncovered an interesting discovery: a compound from cannabis called CBD might protect kidneys from harm caused by certain traditional Chinese medicines. Let's break down how they figured this out. First off, there's a nasty substance called Aristolochic Acid I (AAI) in some traditio

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Dec 26 2024CRIME

Taxi Crash in NYC: Tourists & Pedestrians Struck

A taxi unexpectedly drove onto a sidewalk in Manhattan's bustling Herald Square on Christmas afternoon. This unfortunate incident, which happened around 4 p. m. , resulted in six pedestrians being hit, three of whom were taken to the hospital. Among the injured were a 9-year-old boy and his 41-year-

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

Israeli Strike Kills Five Gaza Journalists

Five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in a targeted strike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on their vehicle in central Gaza. The journalists, who were employees of the television channel Al-Quds Today, were asleep in their broadcasting truck marked as press. According to witnesses, the t

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