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How Holy Basil Fights Worms: A Closer Look

January 25, 2025

Lymphatic filariasis is a big problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Current medicines like DEC, albendazole, and ivermectin aren't great at killing adult worms. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this disease. This study checks out how holy basil, or Ocimum sanctum, affects

politics

Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth: A Close Senate Vote

January 25, 2025

The Senate is about to vote on whether Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military vet, will become the next defense secretary. Some Republicans are expected to vote against him, making the outcome uncertain. Hegseth has faced controversies, including accusations of heavy drinking and sexual

business

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Policies

January 25, 2025

Costco shareholders recently voted to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This move comes amidst a wave of companies scaling back their DEI efforts, often citing legal concerns. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, proposed

science

The Power of NMR and UNRES in Protein Modeling

January 24, 2025

Scientists have found a new way to use information from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments to help understand the shapes of special proteins. These proteins, called multistate proteins, intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), and proteins with intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs), are

business

Biotech Boss Asks Governor for Help in Uncertain Times

January 24, 2025

Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of

politics

School Guidance on Immigration: Activists Weigh In

January 24, 2025

When the state of New Jersey issued new guidance to schools on handling immigration officers, reactions from immigrant activists were mixed. The guidelines came in response to Trump's administration lifting protections for undocumented immigrants in sensitive locations like schools. Amy Torres, head

politics

Moving Homeless Residents: Safety Concerns at Elgin School

January 24, 2025

This week, some parents at Elgin Math and Science Academy (EMSA) raised serious concerns about safety after the city moved homeless residents to a hotel right across the street from the school. The city decided to relocate around 40 people from a long-standing homeless camp along the Fox River to th

crime

Smoky Surprise: Hotel Fire Doused in Black River Falls

January 24, 2025

Just after dinner time on a chilly evening in January 2025, the Black River Falls Fire Department received a call that would get them sprinting. Smoke was seen billowing from the 'Sure Stay Plus by Best Western' on 600 Oasis Road in Brockway. The alarm bell rang at 8:50 PM. Upon arrival, firefighte

health

Vitamins B2 and B6: Helping in the Colon Cancer Battle?

January 24, 2025

Have you ever considered that some vitamins might help fight colon cancer? A recent study in China hinted at this, showing that people with colon cancer who took vitamins B2 and B6 seemed to fare a bit better. Surprisingly, other vitamins like B12 and folate didn't show the same positive results. B

politics

Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Moves Forward

January 24, 2025

The U. S. Senate took a big step towards confirming Pete Hegseth as the new defense secretary on Thursday. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Only two Republicans, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, joined the Democrats in opposing his nomination. Murkowski raised concerns