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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Global TV Stars Shine at 2024 International Emmys

The world's best television shows were celebrated in New York at the 2024 International Emmy Awards. Winners came from 21 different countries, showcasing the global nature of the TV industry. A French-Japanese manga adaptation called "Drops of God" took home the award for best drama series. Competi

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Station Smell Alarm: What's Up With Russia's Supply Ship?

Last week, a weird smell and droplets were found on the International Space Station (ISS) after opening a Russian supply ship. NASA astronaut Don Pettit compared the smell to spray paint. The crew quickly closed the hatch and checked the air. Luckily, the air quality returned to normal the next day.

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

How EGFR Gets Wrapped Up: Different Paths for Different Ligands

The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Health Checks During Pregnancy in Rural Ethiopia

Did you know that nearly 70% of all maternal deaths happen in Sub-Saharan Africa? That's a huge number, around 202, 000 women. Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial because it reduces the risk of complications for both mothers and their babies. A recent study took a closer look at how many times pregnant

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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 2024TECHNOLOGY

Leading Tech Teams in 2025: Balancing AI and Human Creativity

In 2025, effective tech leadership will involve a blend of artificial intelligence (AI) and human creativity. As AI becomes more accessible, some experts suggest automating as much work as possible to save costs. However, Carrie Rasmussen, an executive at Dayforce, believes that IT leaders should ba

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Ministry and EU/NATO Police: Partners in Leadership Training

Ever wondered how countries team up to train their cops? Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs is doing just that with police departments in the European Union and NATO. This teamwork is no small deal; it's all about sharpening management skills. So, what's the big idea behind this partnership? To

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Nov 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Talks in Azerbaijan: More Frustration Than Action

COP29 brought together people from 200 countries, all hoping to make a difference on climate change. But the conference ended in gridlock, with the huge challenge of finding money to fight climate change looming large. Wealthy nations only pledged $250 billion by 2035, while poorer countries needed

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Brain's Immature Neuroblasts: A New Hope for Regeneration

Deep within the mouse brain, in the subventricular zone, lies a special group of cells called neural stem cells (NSCs). These cells give birth to others called transient-amplifying progenitors (TAPs), which in turn generate neuroblasts (NBs). These cells all play important roles in a process called

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Baseball's New Star: The Sasaki Saga

Roki Sasaki, a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) star, is causing waves even before making it to the Majors. Rumors swirl about a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but his agent, Joel Wolfe, set the record straight. "It's poor sportsmanship to suggest we'd break the rules, " he said. The buzz come

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