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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Troops, Trade, and Trials: High-Stakes Politics

Imagine this: the world watches as a tense game of chess unfolds between the United States and China. Meanwhile, a different kind of battle rages on in the halls of power in Mexico and El Salvador. Picture this: Mexico is in a hurry to beef up security at its northern border. Why? Presiden

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Dementia's Mystery in the Middle Kingdom

The mystery of dementia in China is a growing puzzle. Many people in the world live in China. As this country ages, dementia is becoming a big issue. It's not just about getting older. There are other factors, too. Historical events and genes play a part. So do cultural and lifestyle concerns. The C

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cooking Smarter: Adjusting Recipes for Different Diets

Can you imagine a tool to change a recipe? This tool would make food more interesting or help our health? Cooking is a common hobby for many people. Food brings joy to so many people. It is central to many cultures. Not everyone can enjoy every dish. Many people have certain diets. Food alle

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

The Salt Substitute From The Sea

Too much sodium has health risks. This has pushed researchers to look for alternatives. One interesting option? Peptides from oysters. These tiny protein pieces can create a tasty umami flavor without all the sodium. Researchers looked at three of them: PQFAPEED, EEHPVLLTEA and DQAIPNKPE

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Panama Pulls Away from China’s Global Network

Panama is taking a big step back from China's global investment plan. The country decided not to renew a 2017 deal with China's "Belt and Road Initiative. " This decision came after Panama President José Raúl Mulino met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In 2013, China began this initiative to

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Panama's Presidential Conversations: Panamanian Reaction to US Threats

The Central American country of Panama is dealing with escalating diplomatic fallouts from the US. The US President has publicly threatened to seize Panama's rights over the Panama Canal because of China's influence. The current president of Panama has spoken out against this threa

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Feb 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Silent Billionaire’s Return to Guangdong

In the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, a local billionaire made a quiet yet impactful return. Liang Wenfeng, a 40-year-old math genius and hedge fund owner of High-Flyer, and his bodyguards, quietly slipped into the province for Lunar New Year celebrations. Wenfeng's homecoming was a big

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Unlocking the Mystery of Smart Investment Strategies

The tech and crypto markets are unpredictable. This is a problem for standard models, like the Markowitz model, which rely on assumptions that don't always fit. Many experts are looking for new methods that can handle this. Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) is a promising approach. It uses

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Feb 03 2025SPORTS

New Coach for the Raiders' Offense: What's Next for Chip Kelly?

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new face in their coaching ranks. He is not a rookie. Chip Kelly, who knew both NFL success and frustration, has been given a new chance in the league. He will be the assistant coach responsible for the team's offense. Kelly will be joined by Pete Carroll, who is the hea

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