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Climate Talks in Azerbaijan: More Frustration Than Action

November 24, 2024

COP29 brought together people from 200 countries, all hoping to make a difference on climate change. But the conference ended in gridlock, with the huge challenge of finding money to fight climate change looming large. Wealthy nations only pledged $250 billion by 2035, while poorer countries needed

science

Brain's Immature Neuroblasts: A New Hope for Regeneration

November 22, 2024

Deep within the mouse brain, in the subventricular zone, lies a special group of cells called neural stem cells (NSCs). These cells give birth to others called transient-amplifying progenitors (TAPs), which in turn generate neuroblasts (NBs). These cells all play important roles in a process called

sports

Baseball's New Star: The Sasaki Saga

November 22, 2024

Roki Sasaki, a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) star, is causing waves even before making it to the Majors. Rumors swirl about a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but his agent, Joel Wolfe, set the record straight. "It's poor sportsmanship to suggest we'd break the rules, " he said. The buzz come

science

How to Best Preserve Mouse Testes for Research

November 22, 2024

Have you ever wondered how scientists keep mouse testes fresh for their studies? It turns out, the way they're stored makes a big difference. This research compared different methods of preserving mouse testes. They used two types of buffers, RNAlater® and Nucleic Acid Preservation-NAP-buffer, and s

business

Boeing's Bid for Easier Global Aircraft Sales

November 22, 2024

You might think selling airplanes internationally would be a breeze for a giant like Boeing. But there are some rules getting in the way, and Boeing is asking for a little help from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Since the '80s, Boeing has been looking for ways to make selling and demons

politics

The Gaza Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

November 21, 2024

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the death toll in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Health officials report over 44, 000 people have lost their lives. Women and children make up more than half of the fatalities, according to local health authorities. The Israeli military claims to

health

Natural Killer Cells in Pregnancy: A Closer Look

November 21, 2024

Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial at the maternal-fetal interface, where they interact with pregnancy-related hormones to maintain the delicate balance needed for a healthy pregnancy. However, these cells are highly diverse, making their classification tricky. Researchers have studied different

health

How Heat Can Help Heal: A Warm Approach to Anorexia Treatment

November 21, 2024

More than a century ago, a physician named William Gull made a notable suggestion. He proposed applying heat to patients with anorexia nervosa (AN), a serious eating disorder. Gull was inspired by the work of Charles Chossat, a Swiss physiologist who accidentally discovered that heat had therapeutic

entertainment

Netflix’s International Survival Show Gets a New Season

November 21, 2024

Netflix is on a roll with its international reality shows. Recently, they announced a third season for the popular Korean competition series, Physical 100. For the first time, this season will include fit contestants from all across Asia, turning it into a massive regional showdown. Last year, the f

health

How Light and Fatty Foods Impact Pregnant Mice

November 21, 2024

Did you know that constant light and high-fat diets can mess with a pregnant mouse's daily routine? Scientists studied pregnant ICR mice to see how these factors affected their behavior and health. They found that mice on high-fat diets ate more at night and had higher stress levels during nursing.