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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's New Fans Face Unique Challenges

Imagine this—Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US now hold over a million tokens, roughly 5% of the total supply. That's almost the same amount the mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, owns! But here's a twist: a Senate ally of former President Trump wants to sell some Federal Reserve gol

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Dec 02 2024SCIENCE

Light-Triggered Scaffold for Nerve Regeneration

Scientists have built a smart scaffold that helps in repairing damaged nerves using light. The scaffold is made with nanoparticles that release a gas called nitric oxide (NO) when hit by a special light called near-infrared light. This gas helps nerve cells grow and heal. The special thing about thi

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Exploring Public Spots as Early Warning for COVID Outbreaks

Imagine this: instead of relying only on hospitals and labs to spot disease trends, we could use places like restaurants, stores, and churches as early detectors. These spots, called Points of Interest (POIs), are where people meet and mingle, making them hotspots for catching and spreading illnesse

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Dec 02 2024EDUCATION

Grandparents' Role in Kids' Education: Does It Really Make a Difference?

You've probably heard that early experiences can shape a person's future. Scientists have been exploring how non-parental care affects kids. A recent study in Germany took a closer look at the impact of grandparents on kids' school success. Researchers surveyed three generations in a family to find

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Dec 01 2024ENVIRONMENT

Radar's Surprise: Birds on the Weather Map

Ever wondered how we keep track of the weather? Radar is the secret! This clever tool started way back in the 1800s and was first used by the military to spot enemy planes during World War II. But guess what? It turns out radar can also spot weather patterns. Fast forward to today, and we use it all

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Mysterious Lights in the Sky: A New Perspective

For over half a century, people all around the globe have spotted strange lights and other peculiar things in the sky that scientists can't explain. These are known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). One hotspot for these sightings is Hessdalen, Norway, where scientists have been observing thes

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Dec 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Fortnite: Get Ready for the Big Concert with Snoop Dogg and Juice WRLD!

Hey, Fortnite fans! Get ready for a massive in-game concert to wrap up the current season. Snoop Dogg and Juice WRLD are taking the stage at 7pm GMT on November 30. But there are a few things to keep in mind. First off, don't wait until the last minute to log in. Epic Games says to hop on at least

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Dec 01 2024BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines Shifts Cabin Prep: Earlier and Higher

Starting next month, Southwest Airlines is raising the altitude at which flight attendants begin preparing the cabin for landing. From Dec. 4, they will start this process at 18, 000 feet (5, 486 meters) instead of the usual 10, 000 feet (3, 048 meters). The reason? To lower the chances of in-flight

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Seeing Medicines in Action

Picture this: scientists are finding clever ways to follow medicines as they journey through cells. The secret? A tiny, glowing label made from the element fluorine. Fluorine glows beautifully under specific conditions, making it ideal for tagging medicines. With a tool called NMR, scientists can sp

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Helping Stroke Survivors Get Back to Work: A Comparison Study

Stroke survivors often struggle to return to work, with only about half managing to do so. But how can we best support them? A recent study compared early vocational rehabilitation with the usual care to see what works better. Vocational rehabilitation encourages stroke survivors to start thinking

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