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Rhinos and the Horny Problem

June 6, 2025

Rhinos are under attack. Over six years, nearly 2, 000 rhinos were poached in southern Africa. This happened despite spending millions on anti-poaching efforts. Rangers, dogs, cameras, and controls were used. They even caught over 700 poachers. Yet, these efforts did not stop the poaching. Why? Dema

science

Hydra's Brain Basics: How Heat and Germs Shape Simple Minds

June 6, 2025

Hydra, a small freshwater animal, has a basic nervous system. It does not have a brain, but it can still do things like eat. Scientists are studying how Hydra's nerve cells connect and work together. They call this process self-assembly. It means that nerve cells organize themselves into working gro

health

The ADHD Misinformation on TikTok: A Surprising Twist

June 6, 2025

TikTok is a place where people share short videos about all sorts of topics. One of these topics is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. However, not everything shared on TikTok about ADHD is accurate. A recent investigation looked into how this false information might be affecting peo

politics

Elon Musk's Departure from DOGE Amidst Tesla's Struggles

June 5, 2025

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move comes right as his time as a Special Government Employee ended. Musk took to X to express his gratitude to President Trump for the chance to trim government waste. He also hinted that DOG

politics

Tech's New Wave: AI's Impact on Jobs and MAGA's Future

June 5, 2025

The tech industry is changing fast. Many top tech figures, like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, have tried to work with Trump. Elon Musk is a big supporter of Trump. But there are tensions within the MAGA movement. Steve Bannon, who hosts "War Room, " has been critical of Musk. Now, Bannon and othe

health

Violence Against Women: What's Been Done and What's Still Missing?

June 5, 2025

Violence against women is a global issue that crosses all age groups and social classes. To tackle this problem, a comprehensive review was conducted. This review looked at scientific studies from various databases, including EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, and PsycInfo. The goal was to understand w

health

The Hidden Costs of Weight on COVID-19

June 5, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone. But, it's been especially hard on people living with overweight and obesity. These folks have faced more serious health problems. This is a big deal. It's not just about health. It's also about money. The costs add up quickly. This is true fo

health

The Hidden Impact of Food Processing on Health

June 5, 2025

In 2010, a new way to think about food was born in Brazil. This system, called Nova, sorts food into four main groups. It looks at how much a food has been changed from its natural state. Some foods are hardly changed at all. Others go through a lot of processing. The most changed foods are called u

health

COVID-19: How Color, Cash, and Class Affect Women's Health Access

June 5, 2025

Women in Brazil faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the biggest was getting medical help. A recent study looked into this problem. It focused on how skin color, money, and education affected women's ability to see a doctor. The study involved over a thousand women in the city

health

Nurses and AI: A Match Made in Heaven for Better Schedules

June 5, 2025

In the world of healthcare, nurses are the unsung heroes. They work tirelessly to ensure patients receive the best care. However, their schedules are often a mess. Traditional methods of scheduling fail to consider what nurses want. This leads to unhappiness, burnout, and many nurses leaving their j