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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Southampton's Manager Hunt: A Global Search

Southampton is on the lookout for a new manager, and they're not just looking locally. After parting ways with Russell Martin following a rough loss to Tottenham, the club is exploring options from abroad. This makes them the fourth Premier League team to change coaches this season. Simon Rusk, the

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

What Happens When AI Search Meets Antitrust?

Imagine you're in a big classroom where one student, Google, has been controlling the questions and answers for years. Now, the Justice Department is checking if Google is playing fair or hogging all the attention. They want to talk to Dmitry Shevelenko, the business boss of Perplexity, a new AI sea

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Microbe Detectives: New Clues to Old Crime Scenes

Determining how long a stain has been on a surface can be crucial in solving crimes, but it's not always easy. Scientists have looked into DNA and RNA markers, but these require high-quality samples. Now, they're turning to tiny organisms called microorganisms, which can act as unique markers to hel

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Dec 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving the Siberian Crane: Genetics to the Rescue

The Siberian crane, a beautiful yet critically endangered waterbird, is facing a tough time. Its population has been declining due to changes in climate over time, which has led to a loss of genetic diversity and an increase in inbreeding. This means the birds are more likely to have harmful genetic

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Tracking COVID-19 Case Predictions with Online Searches in South Korea

Predicting COVID-19 cases is super important for governments and people to make smart decisions. Researchers have tried to guess case numbers using machine learning, looking at past cases and specific search engine queries. But these methods have a big problem: they don't show how people's online se

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Dec 16 2024SCIENCE

Plant Clues in Modern European Dicots: Establishing a Phytolith Benchmark

Did you know that tiny plant fossils, called phytoliths, can tell us a lot about what plants were like in the past? In North-western Europe, one big problem for scientists studying ancient phytoliths is that they don't have a clear idea of what modern dicotyledon plants look like under the microscop

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Fake Data in Medical Research: What's the Big Deal?

Ever wondered why medical studies sometimes say one thing today and another tomorrow? It might have something to do with fraudulent data. Experts are seeing more and more fake studies popping up, which can really harm patients and shake up trust in doctors. Low-quality studies can mess with clinica

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Peer Review: Does Blinding Really Make a Difference?

Scientists often rely on peer reviews to check their work. But does it matter if they know who wrote the paper? Some think yes, others no. Let's dive in! Imagine two types of peer reviews: single blind, where only the reviewer is hidden, and double blind, where neither knows who's who. A special st

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Revolutionizing Anesthesia: A Glimpse into the Future

Anesthesia, a crucial part of modern medicine, has come a long way. From the early days of its discovery, it has evolved into a sophisticated field. Researchers are now pushing boundaries to improve patient care and safety. They're exploring new drugs, techniques, and even personalized anesthesia pl

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Uncovering Thyroid Cancer's Secret Weapon: A New Way to Spot Collagenases

Meet collagenases – tiny enzymes with a big job in cancer. They're part of a group called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and they help cancer cells spread and invade. But spotting these enzymes in action isn't easy with traditional methods like substrate zymography and in situ zymography. They're

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