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Psoriasis and Crohn's disease often show up together. But why? Scientists are trying to figure out if genes or lifestyle choices play a bigger role. First, let's talk about genes. They can influence whether someone gets these diseases. But genes aren't the whole story. Lifestyle matters too. Things

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Asking Better Questions in the AI Age

In the coming years, as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common, the way we ask questions will need to change. This shift is not just about technology. It's about how we think and solve problems. Leaders and teachers will have to come up with new questions they haven't thought of before. A

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Nature's Secret Weapons Against Malaria

Malaria is a big problem, especially in Africa. It's caused by a tiny creature called Plasmodium falciparum. This creature needs special proteins to grow and survive. One of these proteins is called PfPK5. If scientists can block PfPK5, they might be able to stop malaria. Some plants in Nigeria are

How Brain Tumors Use a Tricky Protein to Grow and Spread

Glioblastoma is a scary brain cancer. People with it usually don't live more than a year and a half after they're diagnosed. Scientists are trying to figure out how to fight it. One protein, called Connexin43 (Cx43), is tricky. It can do good things, like stopping tumors from growing. But in gliobl

China's Space Odyssey: Tianwen-2's Epic Journey to Asteroids and Comets

China's space program is making waves with its ambitious Tianwen-2 mission. This isn't just another space adventure; it's a bold attempt to explore two celestial bodies in one go. The probe has already sent back a stunning photo of Earth and the Moon from half a million kilometers away. Pretty cool,

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Food and Kidney Health: What's the Link?

In the world of health, kidneys play a big role. They filter waste from the blood. But what if they don't work well? This is what happens in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). People with CKD stages 3-5 often wonder about their diet. Should they eat more? Less? A study looked into this. The study focuse

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Supplements: The Hidden Danger to Your Heart and Liver

In the quest for better health, many turn to supplements, but what if these very supplements are doing more harm than good? A leading heart specialist has raised alarms about five common supplements that might be putting hearts and livers at risk. First up, niacin, or Vitamin B3. It's essential for

The Tunguska Event: A Century-Old Cosmic Mystery

On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion rocked the skies over Siberia, flattening over 830 square miles of forest. This event, known as the Tunguska event, remains the largest asteroid-related blast in recorded history. Today, June 30 is celebrated as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness abou

A Mysterious Glitch in Space: Dead Satellite's Radio Burst

June 30, 2025

In the vast expanse of space, a dead satellite named Relay 2 made a surprising comeback. Astronomers in Australia detected a powerful radio signal in mid-June that initially sparked excitement. They thought they had stumbled upon an unknown object near Earth. However, the source of the signal turned