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The Vanishing Workers: Federal Office Ghost Towns

December 9, 2024

Have you ever wondered where federal workers are these days? According to Senator Joni Ernst, a whopping 94% of them are either out of sight or working remotely, long after the pandemic has ended. DC's federal buildings are a ghost town, with a measly 12% occupancy rate. What's the deal with all th

politics

Meet the Billionaires: Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Shrink Government

December 9, 2024

On Thursday, two big-name business leaders, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, met with Republican lawmakers. They're part of a new commission aimed at making the federal government leaner. The day started with Ramaswamy chatting with Senate Republicans about his ideas. He even suggested that some gover

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Bezos Backs Trump’s Plan to Cut Red Tape

December 8, 2024

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has shown support for President-elect Donald Trump's goal to reduce regulations. During an interview at The New York Times' DealBook Summit, Bezos expressed optimism about Trump’s upcoming term, especially his plans to cut back on regulations. Bezos bel

science

Bacteria Boost Rice Growth in Stressful Conditions

December 8, 2024

You might think that rice plants would struggle when they don’t get enough nutrients, especially in tough conditions like droughts or salty soils. But did you know that certain bacteria can actually help them out? One such bacterium is Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which has shown to be a real game-ch

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Blocking BACE-1: A New Approach to Fighting Alzheimer's

December 7, 2024

Alzheimer's disease is a complex brain condition that currently has limited treatment options. Scientists are focusing on a protein called BACE-1, which is a key player in the disease. To find new ways to block this protein, researchers used a method called virtual screening. They examined 20, 000 t

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Star Power Birthday: Celebrity Shared Birthdays and Zodiac Advice

December 5, 2024

Hey, did you know that Frankie Muniz, Amy Acker, and Margaret Cho all celebrate their birthday today? Cool, right? Well, apart from celebrating their special day, there's some interesting advice from today's horoscope. It's all about making smart moves and moving forward. If you're born under the A

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Musk and Ramaswamy's Mission: Save Money, Solve Woes

December 3, 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are on a mission to find and fix the most wasteful parts of the government. They believe they can save the US billions of dollars each year. This isn't easy, but if they succeed, it could help many Americans live better lives. President Trump once said their Department

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Boosting CAR-T Cell Therapy: How Rapamycin Enhances Gene Delivery

December 3, 2024

Scientists have been using lentiviral vectors (LV) to transfer genes into T cells, including those used for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy. While this method has been successful, there's still room for improvement. Researchers studied how human T lymphocytes react to different types

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Biden's Last-Minute Push to Secure His Major Achievements

November 30, 2024

With just days left in office, President Joe Biden is on a mission to safeguard his key policy wins. High on his to-do list is the CHIPS and Science Act, which has ramped up domestic production of memory chips. Economic experts warn that if incoming President Donald Trump decides to axe this program

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Elon Musk's DOGE Plan: Wall Street's Split Reaction

November 29, 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed DOGE, is causing a stir on Wall Street. While some bankers are excited about potential deregulation and cuts, others are skeptical. Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan sees bankers celebrating, hoping for less regulation. But, hedge