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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Cysteine's Surprising Effects on Bacteria Growth

Bacteria called Corynebacterium glutamicum have a hard time growing when they are around the amino acid cysteine. This is a problem because cysteine is used in lots of things like food, cosmetics, and medicines. Scientists wanted to figure out why this happens. They used a method called adaptive lab

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Changing Minds: The Video Experiment

In the heart of rural Texas, a unique experiment unfolded at a state university. The goal? To see if short videos could sway students' thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine. The experiment was simple. Students filled out questionnaires about their vaccine views before and after watching one of three vid

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

What's Really on Nigerian Plates?

In Nigeria, what people eat matters a lot. The food choices of adults in the country can greatly affect their health. Poor eating habits can lead to serious health problems. These problems are known as non-communicable diseases. These include conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain

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Mar 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI: The New Boss in Town

The digital world is changing fast. Gone are the days when apps ruled our screens. Now, AI is taking over, making software more dynamic and integrated. Think about it. For years, we've been jumping from one app to another, like checking the weather, booking flights, or paying bills. It's like having

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

When Cancer Trials Hit a Roadblock

Imagine this: A team of dedicated researchers at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh. They had spent months getting ready for a big clinical trial. The goal? To test a new drug for advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box. These were cancers that had spread and left veterans with f

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Mar 09 2025WEATHER

Storm Alfred's Wreckage: East Coast in Chaos

The east coast of Australia is in a state of chaos after Storm Alfred, now downgraded to a tropical low, swept through the region. The storm, which initially hit as a category 2 tropical cyclone, brought with it heavy rain and strong winds, causing severe flooding and power outages. More than 300,

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Fixing First-Time Kneecap Dislocations: What You Need to Know

First-time patellar dislocation (FTPD) is a common injury, especially among young athletes. This condition occurs when the kneecap slips out of place, causing pain and instability. The European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) recently released guidelines for mana

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

Harnessing Sunlight to Turn CO2 into Fuel

Cobalt is a key player in a new method that turns CO2 into useful stuff. This isn't just any method. It uses sunlight to power the reaction. The process involves special materials called metal-covalent organic frameworks (MCOFs). These MCOFs have tiny, super-efficient parts called catalytic active s

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Lung Cancer Patients in France: A Look at Treatment Choices and Results

In France, patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (LAM NSCLC) have been given nivolumab as a second-line or later treatment. This drug is part of a group known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which help the body's immune system fight cancer. The study focused on how patient

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

What's Your Drinking Scene?

Picture this: a bunch of people taking snaps of their drinking scenes. This isn't just about having fun. It's about understanding why and how people drink. Researchers wanted to figure out what makes people drink more than they should. They looked at different situations and settings where peopl

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