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liz

Unlocking the Power of Layer 2: Uniswap’s Transaction Data Reveals DeFi Secrets

January 19, 2025

Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, is changing the old ways of banking by letting people trade directly. But to really understand how well it’s working, we need lots of transaction data, especially from what’s called Layer 2 (L2) solutions. These are like special highways that make DeFi faster and more

science

Exploring Eye Drainage Paths: A Porcine and Human Comparison

January 19, 2025

Imagine trying to map out a complex system like the eye's drainage pathways. There's no standard way to do this yet. So, scientists took a creative approach using a special chemical called 2, 2-thiodiethanol. This chemical makes things more see-through, helping researchers visualize the 3D structure

weather

Bundling Up Just Got Serious: What to Expect This Weekend

January 18, 2025

Hey there, let's talk about the upcoming weather. It's going to be a real chiller out there this weekend. We're looking at some serious cold temperatures that won't be budging any time soon. terday and today, we're experiencing some heavy snowfall, which could lead to blizzard-like conditions, makin

health

'Building a Healthier America: The Truth About Marijuana Policy'

January 17, 2025

The new administration has a chance to tackle drug issues head-on. Recently, voters have realized the harms of legalizing pot, rejecting many such measures. It's crucial to prevent future problems, especially since today's marijuana is much stronger. Federal agencies, like the Department of Health

politics

Washington DC's Makeover: Trump's Plans for His Second Term

January 17, 2025

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin

entertainment

Civilization VII: A Fresh Start for Veterans and Newcomers

January 16, 2025

Creating the seventh Civilization game is no easy task. With six previous entries, each with its own unique flavor, the challenge lies in making it distinct enough to attract new players while keeping it familiar for long-time fans. This week, I spent 15 hours playing Civilization VII, set for relea

environment

Unlocking the Power of Slow-Release Fertilizers in Modern Farming

January 16, 2025

Farming is a big deal in any country's economy. To grow plants well and get more crops, farmers need to water their fields and give the soil the right nutrients. With more people in the world, we need more food. So, farmers use synthetic fertilizers to help plants grow faster. But these fertilizers

business

DC's Mayor Bowser: Turning Empty Offices into Business Boom!

January 16, 2025

Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a new plan to tackle the city's empty office problem. With many workers still remote post-pandemic, downtown businesses are struggling. Bowser's "Office to Anything" program offers a 15-year property tax freeze for offices that transform into retail s

health

The Pricey Impact of Patent Extension Lawsuits on Healthcare Spending

January 16, 2025

In 2021, a significant court ruling declared part of Brazil's Industrial Property Law unconstitutional. This led some pharmaceutical companies to file lawsuits aiming to extend their patents. A study was conducted to assess the potential economic fallout of these extensions on medicine costs for bot

science

Exploring a New Tool for Drug Discovery: The Power of Immobilized Human Serum Albumin

January 16, 2025

Imagine you're trying to find out how well a new medicine sticks to something in your body, like a sponge. Scientists often use human serum albumin (HSA) for this. Think of HSA as the sponge that helps carry drugs around your body. Recently, scientists created a new tool using HSA stuck to tiny magn