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The Doge's Web: How Marriage Shaped Power in Venice

November 20, 2024

Imagine a web of power spun with silk threads of marriage. This web was woven in the heart of Venice, a city-state that lasted for over a thousand years. The Venetian Republic, known for its innovation and trading prowess, was led by a special ruler called a doge. But who decided who became this dog

politics

Representative Greene's Surprise Defense of Matt Gaetz

November 20, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican known for her controversial statements, surprised everyone when she defended Matt Gaetz, a controversial figure nominated by Donald Trump for attorney general. Greene spoke out after a report on Gaetz's alleged misconduct was set to be released. She sugge

weather

B. C. 's North Braces for Strong Winds this Week

November 20, 2024

Storms are brewing in Northern B. C. ! Environment Canada has released a special weather warning for November 19th and 20th. A powerful 'bomb' cyclone is expected to hit Vancouver Island and the B. C. coast, bringing very windy conditions to the region. The areas affected include the South Okanagan,

health

Revamping HIV Prevention: The Power of Long-Acting PrEP in Hotspots

November 19, 2024

Long-acting PrEP, which stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is shaking up the fight against HIV in areas with high infection rates. Research shows it's safe and effective, giving it the potential to revolutionize prevention methods. Let's take a look at how people are responding to these new option

health

Doctors and the Ethics of Money in Medicine: A Look at Fertility Treatments

November 19, 2024

Medicine has long been entangled with money, sparking debates on ethics. Most discussions focus on doctors interacting with pharmaceutical companies, but let's explore another side: the role of commerce in healthcare delivery. Take Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), for instance. It's mostly ha

entertainment

Hulu’s New Crime Drama is Twisting Minds and Shattering Stereotypes

November 19, 2024

Hulu has just released a new crime drama called "Interior Chinatown, " and it's already causing a stir among critics. This ten-episode limited series, based on Charles Yu's award-winning novel, follows Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), an actor stuck in the background of a police procedural show called Bla

science

Exploring the Reproductive Dance of Ophiorrhiza alatiflora in Broken Habitats

November 19, 2024

Do you know how some plants make sure they don't marry their siblings? Meanwhile, it's not like they can walk around and pick their partners. This is where heterostyly comes into play. It's a fancy genetic strategy that helps plants like Ophiorrhiza alatiflora (a type of flower from the Rubiaceae fa

science

Gopher Tortoises: Rain's Secret Influence on Their Menu

November 19, 2024

Have you ever stopped to wonder how the weather can influence what animals eat? Let's talk about gopher tortoises, plant-eating creatures that love fruit when it's ripe. When it rains, these tortoises switch to a diet filled with fruits. This change affects the types of seeds they spread, giving an

celebrities

Meet Asani Swann: The Visionary Behind Carmelo Anthony's Business Ventures

November 19, 2024

You might know Carmelo Anthony from his impressive basketball career, but do you know who's been helping him shine off the court? Meet Asani Swann, a business powerhouse who has been guiding Anthony's entrepreneurial journey. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Swann has always valued education, servic

environment

Small Plastics, Big Problems: Nanoplastics Affect Zebrafish Reproduction !

November 19, 2024

Imagine a tiny piece of plastic, so small you can't even see it with your eyes. These are nanoplastics, and they're a big problem in our waterways. A recent study looked at what happens when zebrafish swim in water filled with these tiny plastics for just 96 hours. In males, the tiny plastics messe