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Imagine piglets going through a tough transition after weaning. Diarrhea and weak immunity are common challenges they face. A recent study dived into how plant polysaccharides from Isatidis root (IRP) could lend a helping hand. Researchers fed IRP to 40 healthy piglets in varying amounts and observe

business

Jeff Bezos: Earth's Better, Except for Nature

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has a clear view: life on Earth has improved in many ways over the past 50 years. Things like infant deaths, global literacy, and poverty rates have all gone down. But there's a big exception: the natural world. It's been hurt by pollution and overuse. Amazon, Bezo

education

The Elephant in the Room: Why Science and Humanities Need Each Other

Imagine a bunch of experts looking at an elephant. A biologist sees a big, gray creature. A foot specialist recommends treatment for its toenails. A climate expert is too busy studying the grass to notice the elephant. Now, Elon Musk steps in, saying we should focus on tech breakthroughs like quantu

politics

China's New EV Tech Export Rules: What's the Big Deal?

China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global

Preventing Delirium in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: What Nurses Can Do

Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well

science

Smoking and Intestinal Stem Cells: The Hidden Connection

Have you ever thought about how cigarette smoking might affect your body at a cellular level? One study uncovered a surprising connection. Nicotine, the main component in cigarettes, can actually boost the number and activity of certain cells in your gut, known as intestinal stem cells (ISCs). These

entertainment

BAFTA Nominations Revealed: Two Thrillers Lead The Pack

The BAFTA Awards have dropped their longlists for the year, and two films are topping the chart. Jacques Audiard's crime thriller "Emilia Perez" and Edward Berger's papal drama "Conclave" are the front-runners, with "Emilia Perez" grabbing 15 nods and "Conclave" following close behind with 14. Both

Boosting Pyrazinamide: Could It Be a Game-Changer for Tuberculous Meningitis?

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) leaves more than a third of its victims with serious disabilities. While a lot of recent focus has been on adjusting the dosage of rifampicin, another drug, pyrazinamide, is often ignored. Pyrazinamide has the advantage of better penetration into the central nervous syst

Why Teachers in Ethiopia Might Say Yes to the COVID-19 Vaccine

Teachers have a big influence when it comes to people deciding whether to get vaccinated. In Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia, vaccination rates are quite low. So, it's important to find out if teachers are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This can help boost confidence in the vaccine among students and ot

Boosting Mind Care: A New Psychotherapy Training for Chinese Medical Students