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AI Helpers in Medical Research: A New Team Member

December 3, 2024

Ever wondered how medical research gets checked before it's published in big journals? Guess what? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now lending a hand. You might ask, "How can AI understand complex medical papers? " Well, AI isn't replacing human experts, but it's helping them out. Think of AI as a s

politics

Tragedy Strikes Gaza: Aid Workers Caught in Conflict

November 30, 2024

On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including three workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity providing vital meals to those affected by the war. This is not the first time WCK has been caught in the crossfire. Earlier this year, another strike killed seven of the

education

Dinosaurs, Science, and Stories: Unexpected Connections

November 30, 2024

Ever thought about what dinosaurs, aliens, and geniuses have in common? It might not be obvious, but there are intriguing links between the worlds of science and humanities. Let's take a closer look. Did you know that studying dinosaurs isn't just about fossils? Scientists also look at patterns and

science

Microplastics: The Invisible Threat to Air and Health

November 30, 2024

Have you ever thought about what happens to all the plastic we throw away? A lot of it ends up in the air we breathe as microplastics. These tiny plastic pieces, less than 5 millimeters in size, are everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. They come from things like old tires, f

science

In Their Footsteps: Ancient Humans Meet by a Lake

November 29, 2024

Imagine a lakeshore teeming with life, including giant storks over 6. 5 feet tall. Now, travel back over 1. 5 million years to a time when two different species of early humans roamed this land. These aren't our modern ancestors, Homo sapiens, but distant cousins known as Homo erectus and Paranthrop

politics

Bolsonaro's Impact on Brazil's HIV/AIDS Efforts: A Closer Look

November 29, 2024

The election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president had significant repercussions on the country's HIV/AIDS policies and actions. The far-right leader's political agenda brought about several setbacks, notably the dismantling of existing AIDS policies. This was driven by religious conservatism, whi

environment

The Curious Case of Lions and People Sharing India's Land

November 28, 2024

Imagine a place where people and lions live together in harmony. It might seem far-fetched, but this is exactly what happens in India. Asiatic lions, once nearly extinct, are now thriving in populated areas. But how do these big cats and humans coexist peacefully? Scientists gathered data between 20

health

Exploring Microbes: How Bifidobacteriaceae Vary Across Humans

November 28, 2024

Imagine tiny, beneficial microbes in our bodies, known as Bifidobacteriaceae. Scientists recently dove into a huge pile of human gut data to figure out how these microbes differ between people. They looked at over 9, 500 human gut samples and compared them with 1, 192 microbe genomes from various so

crime

“Case Managers: Guardians Against Human Trafficking”

November 28, 2024

Did you know that human trafficking is one of the world's fastest-growing crimes? Healthcare providers often struggle to spot, rescue, and care for victims because they don’t know enough about it. This isn’t good news for the United States, where healthcare professionals need to be more aware. If y

politics

ICC Seeks Arrest of Myanmar's Military Leader for Rohingya Abuse

November 27, 2024

The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants to arrest Myanmar's military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. He's accused of horrible things against the Rohingya people, like forcing them to leave their homes and treating them badly. The ICC's boss, Karim Khan, said he'll ask for more arrest war