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TikTok's US Unit Could Fetch Up to $50 Billion

January 16, 2025

Imagine TikTok’s US operations being sold for up to $50 billion! That's a lot of money, right? Business bigwigs like Elon Musk might need to dig deep into their pockets if ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, decides to sell. This could happen if the Supreme Court upholds a national security law that

health

Why Orthopaedic Research Needs More Than Just Numbers

January 15, 2025

Did you know that understanding patient experiences and feelings can be just as important as looking at numbers and statistics in orthopaedic research? This is where qualitative methods come in. Instead of focusing solely on quantitative data, these methods help researchers dive deep into the person

science

Tiny Metal Clusters and MOFs: A Green Team-Up

January 15, 2025

Imagine the smallest metal clusters, called nanoclusters, teaming up with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to tackle environmental problems. Each has its own strengths, but when combined, they create powerful composites that improve and speed up chemical reactions. Scientists are now studying how the

politics

Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggers Massive Drone Attack

January 15, 2025

In a significant escalation, Ukraine has launched a major attack on Russian territory. The assault included firing six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russian regions. Additionally, Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks to date.

health

Help Your Heart: A Swiss App for Heart Failure Care

January 15, 2025

Imagine you have heart failure. Managing it can be tough. That's where an app called Cardiomeds comes in. Created for Swiss patients, this mobile health app is designed to help people with heart failure get a handle on their condition. It's like having a little helper right in your pocket! So, what

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Princess Kate's Cancer Battle: A Journey in Remission

January 15, 2025

Princess Kate of Wales has shared some positive news. She's in remission from cancer! In a heartwarming message on social media, she thanked everyone who supported her and her husband, Prince William. "We couldn't have asked for more, " she wrote. "The care and advice we received were truly exceptio

crime

Combining Data to Understand Violence: A New Approach

January 15, 2025

Violence research often faces hurdles due to data access and safety concerns. While individual studies exist, combining data sources is rare. Ideally, linking data from the same individuals over time could help understand violence experiences and their impacts. This paper demonstrates how to create

technology

Blue Origin's New Glenn: A Trial, Not a Failure!

January 15, 2025

Space enthusiasts were thrilled for Sunday's grand event: the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. However, their excitement quickly turned into anticipation as technical issues caused repeated delays. Hosts Ariane and Denisse did their best to keep spirits high, but the situation was clearly c

health

Boosting COVID Vaccines: From Muscles to Noses

January 14, 2025

You might have received a COVID-19 vaccine shot in your arm, but what about your nose? Scientists are exploring a new way to boost your immune system by giving a second vaccine dose through your nose. This two-step process starts with an initial shot in your muscle, like the vaccines you're already

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Moon Missions: New Players and Old Challengers in 2025

January 14, 2025

Are you ready for a busy year on the moon? Several companies are planning to land spacecraft on the lunar surface in 2025. First up are Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, who will launch their landers using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January. Ispace is hoping for a better outcome this time, after an uns