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Investing in Bitcoin Without Owning It

November 25, 2024

Imagine having a stake in Bitcoin without actually buying any. This might sound like a dream, but it’s now a reality thanks to options trading. Options are contracts that give you the choice to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price by a certain date. You pay a fee, called a premium, to get this righ

science

Measuring the Sun's Reflection: How China's SCAR Is Improving Earth Observation

November 25, 2024

Scientists are always looking for better ways to study changes in our climate and weather. One important tool is satellite data, but getting accurate information for a long time is tough. That's why China started working on a special tool in 2015. This tool, called the Space Cryogenic Absolute Radio

science

Meteorite Puzzles: Unraveling Early Solar System Irradiation

November 25, 2024

Scientists delved into tiny particles called Spinel-HIBonite spherules (SHIBs) found in the Murchison meteorite. They focused on the isotopes of lithium (Li) and boron (B) to piece together the story of how these particles were irradiated in the early Solar System. The challenge was that these parti

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Clouds' Effect on Heat: What Role Does the Sky Play?

November 25, 2024

Have you ever wondered how clouds affect the Earth's temperature? It turns out, the surrounding sky plays a big role too! Scientists used data from the CERES satellite to study five tropical regions: Africa and the Amazon over land, and the eastern and western Pacific and Atlantic oceans. They found

politics

E-Cigarette Taxes: A Patchwork Quilt Across the States

November 25, 2024

Ever wondered why e-cigarette taxes vary so much from state to state? Well, by the end of 2023, 30 states had their own unique ways of taxing these devices. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have a standard tax rate across the country, e-cigarette taxes are all over the place. Some states tax the

entertainment

Wicked and Gladiator II: A Box Office Boom!

November 24, 2024

This weekend wasn't quite at the level of Barbie and Oppenheimer, but the combination of Universal's Wicked and Paramount's Gladiator II sure did make some waves! Wicked, based on the Broadway show, made history with an estimated $114 million opening, which is huge for a musical film. It's not just

health

Can Traditional Chinese Exercise Really Help Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis?

November 23, 2024

Traditional Chinese Exercise, or TCE, has been around for ages. It's often used to help people with postmenopausal osteoporosis feel better. But does it really work? Researchers decided to find out by looking at a bunch of studies all at once. This is what they call a meta-analysis. They wanted to g

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Cochrane's New Tool: Making Sense of Traditional Chinese Medicine Reviews

November 22, 2024

In April 2023, Cochrane introduced RevMan Web, a digital platform designed to streamline systematic reviews and meta-analyses, particularly for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This initiative aims to tackle common pitfalls in TCM reviews, such as lumping different treatments together without con

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Mood Boosters: VR vs. Biking

November 22, 2024

Ever wondered how immersive virtual reality (VR) compares to non-immersive VR and traditional biking when it comes to lifting young adults' spirits? A recent study dug into this question, focusing on mood states during each activity. The researchers decided to see how young people felt during these

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Ridley Scott's Rhino Dream Comes True in Gladiator Sequel

November 22, 2024

For over two decades, director Ridley Scott has dreamt of putting a rhino in the Colosseum. Now, with the latest Gladiator sequel, his dream has finally become a reality. Scott, who is known for his attention to detail, didn't want any old rhino. He wanted a state-of-the-art, remote-controlled anima