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How Manta Rays' Fins Evolved for Underwater Flight

December 28, 2024

Manta rays and their relatives, like the cownose ray, have fins that are uniquely adapted for life in the open ocean. These fins are split into two parts, each serving a different purpose: one for eating and the other for moving. This special adaptation started with the little skate, a distant relat

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Subway Fire Suspect Faces Murder Charges in NYC

December 27, 2024

A man, identified as Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, faces serious charges after allegedly setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway station. The incident happened on December 22, 2023, at the Stillwell Avenue Subway Station. The 33-year-old man, a Guatemalan citizen, is accused of setting the woman

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Checking Kids' Airways After Ventilation: Is It Worth It?

December 25, 2024

If a child has been on a ventilator for a long time, should doctors check their airways for any issues? A team of researchers suggested using a thin, flexible camera tube, known as endoscopy, to look inside the airways of kids who've had long-term breathing support. This isn't about spotting immedia

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New Face for NASA's Lunar and Martian Missions

December 25, 2024

NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia-Galan, a seasoned space professional, as the deputy manager of its Gateway program. This initiative is crucial for the Artemis mission, aiming to return humans to the moon and eventually set a path for Mars exploration. Garcia-Galan, who hails from Spain, brings a wh

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Subway Attack: Man Accused of Fanning Flames

December 25, 2024

A man from Guatemala, Sebastian Zapeta, is facing serious charges after a woman died in a fire on a New York City subway train. Prosecutors say Zapeta used a shirt to fan the flames, causing the woman's death. The attack happened on an F train stopped at the Coney Island station. Zapeta, who is accu

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Subway Horror: Man Arrested for Setting Woman on Fire

December 23, 2024

Early Sunday morning, tragedy struck the New York City subway. A man, believed to be in his late 20s, approached a woman on a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station and set her on fire. This horrific act was witnessed by police officers patrolling the area, who quickly extin

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Nutmeg Water Extract: A Secret Weapon Against Ulcers

December 22, 2024

Ever heard of nutmeg? It's not just a tasty spice, but also a powerful traditional Chinese medicine. The water extract from nutmeg, known as Myristica fragrans water extract (MFWE), is a real game-changer in the world of gut health. Scientists have discovered that MFWE can shield your stomach from n

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Doctors and Patients: Talking About New Drugs and Medical Devices

December 22, 2024

Once the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlights a new drug or medical device, how doctors talk to their patients about them becomes super important. This chat should cover both the benefits and the risks, especially if the product was approved fast-track with limited data. Also, doctors n

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Discovering How LPS Affects Arteries and Airways in Mice with ARDS

December 20, 2024

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) badly affects a person's quality of life and can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Scientists often use lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce ARDS in mice. This helps them study how ARDS can disrupt the lungs and cause inflammation. Researchers wanted to se

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Ca 2+ Overload: A New Hope in Cancer Therapy?

December 20, 2024

So, you've heard of calcium, right? It's not just for strong bones and teeth. In the world of cancer, high levels of calcium (Ca 2+ overload) inside cells can kill them off in various ways like apoptosis, pyroptosis, and more. This has become a big deal in cancer treatment. But it's not all smoot