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Boosting Wastewater Treatment: A Look into Multi-Stage Flow-Through Systems

November 20, 2024

Cleaning up wastewater is a big deal. One way to do it is by using electrochemical flow-through systems. These systems can break down tough pollutants like amoxicillin (AMX) in water. Researchers used a special type of anode made of porous Ti-ENTA/SnO2-Sb to test how well these systems work. They fo

health

New Approaches to Chemotherapy in Gastric Cancer: The DoGE Study

November 20, 2024

The Grey Area in Gastric Cancer Treatment - When it comes to treating advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, doctors often recommend a combination of docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (DCF) as the first-line treatment. But there's a big issue - the harsh side effects m

health

Millions of Americans Could Benefit from Affordable Weight Loss Drugs

November 20, 2024

Imagine if more than half of American adults could easily lose weight with a simple medication. That’s what a new study found about semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Researchers discovered that around 136. 8 million American adults might benefit from this d

sports

Juan Soto's Big Questions for Teams Seeking His Talent

November 20, 2024

Juan Soto, the superstar outfielder, is not just about the money in his free agency talks. He's been meeting with big clubs like the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, and even the World Series champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Each of these meetings involves top brass, from owners to m

politics

Trump Taps Dr. Oz for Medicare and Medicaid Role

November 20, 2024

"In a surprising move, former President Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Known for his TV show 'The Dr. Oz Show', Oz is also a well-known physician. The pick might come as a shock to some, given that Oz lost the 2022 Senate race in Pennsylvania.

health

Help for Teens: How A-CRA Tackles Cannabis Use in Iran

November 20, 2024

Cannabis use among teens is a growing concern, especially in places like Iran. The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A-CRA, is a technique that's shown promise in helping teens kick the habit. A recent study in Tehran put A-CRA to the test. Researchers looked at 40 male teens, aged 15

politics

Former Reality Star Sean Duffy Picked for Transport Secretary

November 20, 2024

Sean Duffy, a former Wisconsin lawmaker and reality TV personality, has been tapped by President-elect Trump to become the next transportation secretary. Duffy's rise from a lumberjack-turned-lawmaker to a TV host on Fox Business has caught the eye of the future president, who appreciates a media-sa

environment

Can Africa Skip the Pollution Phase?

November 20, 2024

Imagine if Africa could jump straight to a clean, low-carbon future without going through the dirty industrial phase that other countries have. That's what some are hoping for. A recent study dug into how taxes on the environment, foreign investments, natural resources, and tech progress can make th

health

Stroke Treatments: Which One Works Better?

November 19, 2024

When it comes to treating stroke, two drugs often come up in conversation: reteplase and alteplase. Both are used to dissolve clots and restore blood flow, but which one is more effective? Let's dig into the details. Scientists studied a bunch of research papers to compare these two treatments. The

business

Google's Chrome Browser in the Hot Seat: Justice Department Wants a Sale

November 19, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is gearing up to ask a judge to force Google to sell its popular Chrome browser. This move is part of a larger effort to dismantle Google's dominance in the internet search market. The DoJ believes Google’s control over search engines and browsers is stifling compe