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How Fear of COVID and Bias Impact Cancer Screenings for Asian American Women

January 8, 2025

Did you know that Asian American women might be skipping important cancer screenings due to COVID-19 fears and discrimination? A recent study took a close look at this issue. Instead of starting with the facts, let's first understand why this is a big deal. Cancer screening is key to early detection

science

Boosting Rice Genome Editing with New Cas9 Variants

January 5, 2025

Scientists have discovered a new way to make genome editing more efficient in rice. A protein called ScCas9, which comes from bacteria, can recognize a wider range of targets in the DNA than the commonly used protein, SpCas9. However, both ScCas9 and its improved version, Sc++, still don't work very

health

Breastfeeding and Cancer: What Happens When You Stop Early?

January 4, 2025

You might not think about it, but stopping breastfeeding early could have some serious health effects. Scientists did a study with mice to find out why this might increase the risk of breast cancer, especially for women who don't breastfeed for long. Past research showed that mice who stopped breast

health

Why Some Doctors Struggle to Meet Drug Prescribing Goals

January 4, 2025

Healthcare systems everywhere are facing a big challenge: keeping drug costs under control. One way they do this is by closely watching how doctors prescribe drugs. In Germany's state of Bavaria, they have a special agreement called the Bavarian Drug Agreement. This agreement sets specific goals for

entertainment

Meghan McCain's Blow: Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Misses the Mark

January 4, 2025

Meghan McCain didn't hold back when talking about Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan. " The show, which highlights cooking and lifestyle tips with famous guests, didn't sit well with McCain. She thought the series was totally out of touch with what's really happening in the world. ...

education

University Shifts Away from Diversity Statements: A Move Toward Free Speech?

January 3, 2025

Last month, the University of Michigan ditched diversity statements in hiring and promotions, marking a notable shift from its past stance on campus free speech. This decision comes after years of criticism for restricting open inquiry. Prominent institutions like Michigan are starting to embrace ne

opinion

Rebuilding American Workforce: Beyond Tech Visas

January 3, 2025

The debate surrounding the H-1B visa program has spurred questions about what it means to put "America First. " Some, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, support expanding this visa program to fill tech talent gaps. Others see it as a betrayal of American workers, shifting focus to cheaper foreign l

technology

How Fractional-Order Controllers Improve Nonlinear Process Control

December 31, 2024

Spherical tanks are popular in industries due to their large storage capacity. But managing their liquid levels can be tricky. Traditional PI and PID controllers just don't cut it because these processes are nonlinear. Enter Fractional-Order controllers (FOPI and FOPID), designed using the Approxima

science

Exploring Energy Budgets: How We Track Regional Heat

December 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered how researchers study the Earth's heat balance? It's a bit like checking your bank account to see where money is coming and going, but for the planet! This paper dives into how scientists use data from satellites and other sources to figure out where heat is absorbed and relea

crime

Sports Star's Home Targeted: Luka Doncic's Jewelry Taken

December 29, 2024

Imagine coming home to find your jewelry drawer empty! That's what Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic experienced recently. On Friday night, while he was away, his home in Dallas was broken into, and about $30, 000 worth of jewelry was taken. The thief reportedly entered through a broken master bathr