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Exploring Virus Detection: A Look at Enrichment Methods for Mollusk Species

January 14, 2025

Invasive snails, like the freshwater snail, have made a big impact on food, the environment, and even our health. But they don't get the attention they deserve. Scientists wanted to know the best way to study viruses in snails. So, they compared two methods: whirling them really fast in either cesiu

health

Simplifying EEGs: Can Fewer Wires Still Spot Seizures?

January 14, 2025

Ever thought about whether fewer wires on an EEG machine could still detect seizures effectively? Researchers decided to explore this question. They compared traditional data analysis methods with newer ones, combining results from various studies in what's known as a meta-analysis. What did they d

politics

Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen Launch New Media Venture

January 14, 2025

Veteran columnist Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post and teamed up with former ethics chief Norm Eisen to start a new publication called The Contrarian. They aim to counter what they see as a growing authoritarian threat, focusing on pro-democracy content. The founders have already recruite

science

Cu3N: A New Hope for Long-Lasting Fluoride-Ion Batteries

January 13, 2025

All-solid-state fluoride-ion batteries (FIBs) are being heavily researched for the future of energy storage. One particular cathode material, Cu3N, transforms the game by offering plenty of spaces for fluorine ions to move around. This means more electrons can be transferred, making it a high-capaci

celebrities

Viral Ring Girl Reveals SEC Coach’s Unexpected DM After Fight

January 13, 2025

Imagine this: after a high-profile boxing match, one of the ring girls becomes an overnight sensation. That's exactly what happened to Sydney Thomas, a 21-year-old model and University of Alabama student, following the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight in November 2024. During a podcast appearance, Sydney

health

UK's Sex Health Check-Up Gets a Fresh Makeover

January 13, 2025

It's time for Britain's big sexual health check-up! Every decade, the UK gathers data about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through a survey called Natsal. This year, with the fourth survey, Natsal-4, researchers decided to switch things up. They wanted to understand what people thought about

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Can Music Really Shrink Cancer Cells?

January 12, 2025

In 2011, a Brazilian team led by Dr. Márcia Alves Marques Capella experimented with music and breast cancer cells. They played Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Ligeti's "Atmosphères" to some cells in petri dishes. Amazingly, these songs seemed to kill around a fifth of the malignant cells. Mozart's So

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Predicting the Cost of Publicly Funded Medicines: A Look at Different Forecasting Methods

January 12, 2025

Forecasting how much public money will be spent on medicines in the future is tough. There's a lot of uncertainty because new drugs keep hitting the market, and it's hard to know how they'll affect the economy. Experts haven't agreed on the best way to do this forecasting yet. Some people like to l

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Kickstarting Ortho Skills: A Collaborative Training Program for First-Year Residents

January 11, 2025

Becoming an orthopedic resident means diving into the deep end of clinical and surgical skills. Especially during the first year, or PGY-1, residents face a steep learning curve. Unfortunately, limited resources and other obstacles often lead to inadequate training compared to what experts recommend

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Exploring the Lives of People Living with HIV in the UK: The Positive Voices Survey 2022

January 11, 2025

In today's world, HIV is more of a manageable condition than a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments. But folks living with HIV still face a tougher challenge when it comes to both mental and physical health. They're not only dealing with health issues, but also grappling with economic and s