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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

The Secret of Soil Antibiotic Resistance: Can We Farm Smarter?

You might think that stopping the use of antibiotics in farming would make the soil healthier. But a surprising study found that even without antibiotics, some harmful traits, called antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), can still stick around in the soil. These ARGs can make bacteria tougher to fight

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Snow Dreams May Melt for Many This Holiday

Christmas is around the corner, but for many in the US, a white Christmas might just be a dream. Weather forecasts suggest temperatures could be way above normal for much of the country on December 25. Last year, the US experienced its warmest winter ever. This year, the country could be split into

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Dec 16 2024EDUCATION

Unraveling the Mystery of Cross-Lagged Panel Models

Ever wondered how to make sense of changing behaviors over time? Welcome to the world of random-intercept cross-lagged panel models. These models let you peek into how various factors influence each other as time passes. Imagine you're trying to figure out how popularity affects grades and vice vers

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Why Some People Don't Respond to Antidepressants

You might think that when you're feeling really down, taking some medicine could make you feel better. But for some adults with a condition called major depressive disorder (MDD), this isn't always the case. A big study in Taiwan looked into why some people don't respond to common treatments. For st

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Work History and Brain Power in Old Age: What China Says

Think of your work life as a journey, right? Every job you take, every experience you gain, all those things might just be sculpting your brain for later in life. Past studies have hinted at this, linking a diverse work history to better cognitive function when you're older. But what about China? Is

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Dec 16 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Alkali Metal-dhta Coordination Polymers: A Green Path to Enhanced Conductivity

Did you know that a simple organic compound called 2, 5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid (H4dhta) can be used to create super conductive materials? Scientists have been using H4dhta to build metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for a while now. But there's something special about the coordination polymers (CPs

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Focus Power: Why Doing Something Different Helps

Have you ever noticed that it's hard to concentrate when someone else is doing the same task as you? That's because our brains are wired to focus on one thing at a time. Researchers have found that when tasks are similar around you, your brain can get muddled. Picture this: you're trying to solve a

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

A Place to Belong: How California Clubhouse Helps Adults with Mental Illness

In the heart of San Carlos, a unique place called California Clubhouse is offering hope and support to adults with mental illness. This isn't your typical treatment center; it's a community where members can be themselves, not just patients. Leslie Roberts, 67, found solace here after years of strug

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Dec 16 2024EDUCATION

Biochemistry in Riyadh: Why Students Forget and How to Fix It

Biochemistry is a big deal for medical students. It helps them understand how the body works and how to treat diseases. But here's a problem: many students in Riyadh are forgetting this vital information over time. This is bad, because a solid grasp of biochemistry is key to becoming a good doctor.

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Dec 16 2024WEATHER

Holiday Travel May Hit Snags Due to Upcoming Storms

Get ready for some bumps in your holiday travel this week! Weather experts are warning that multiple storms are about to sweep across the eastern US. The Upper Midwest might dodge heavy impacts, but cities in the eastern half should expect some rain, snow, or even freezing rain. This could make trav

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