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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Heavy Drinking and Social Anxiety: How Timing Matters

College students who drink heavily and feel anxious in social situations might be more affected by when they drink. This is because alcohol can temporarily reduce stress and change how they see themselves as drinkers. A recent study looked into how the order of drinking and facing social stress af

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Apr 21 2025CELEBRITIES

Kanye West's Shocking Confession About His Cousin

Kanye West, the 47-year-old rapper, recently made a surprising revelation about his past. He admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with his male cousin during their childhood. This confession came as he shared a snippet of a new music video for a song titled “Cousins. ” The song is about

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

The Kiwi Killer: Unmasking the Fungus Behind Soft Rot

The fungus Diaporthe Z1-1N is a big problem for kiwifruit growers. It is the main cause of soft rot disease in kiwifruit. This fungus produces enzymes called pectinases, which break down the fruit's cell walls. These enzymes are more active than others the fungus produces, like cellulases. To unders

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Apr 20 2025SCIENCE

A New Color Beyond Human Vision

A group of vision researchers in California have found a way to see a color that humans usually can't. They used lasers to boost their eyesight. It's a big deal. This new color is so intense that it's hard to describe. It's like a super bright blue-green. They named it "olo. " On

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Low-Cost Solution for Pediatric Feeding in Poor Areas

In many parts of the world, medical supplies are scarce. This is especially true for pediatric gastrostomy tubes, or G-tubes, which are used for feeding children who can't eat normally. Because these tubes are expensive, they are not always available. In these poor areas, doctors often use Foley uri

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Apr 20 2025SPORTS

Keeping the Ice Perfect for Athletes

Ice rinks are where many exciting sports happen. These sports need good ice to keep athletes safe and performing well. A recent study looked at what makes ice good for sports like hockey, figure skating, and curling. It gathered opinions from 55 ice arena managers in North America and checked the

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Putin's Easter Truce: Will It Bring Peace or Just Pause the Conflict?

The leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has declared an Easter truce. This truce is set to last until the end of Sunday. However, this announcement is not a sure sign that the fighting will stop. It is important to note that this is not the first time Putin has called for a temporary halt to the confl

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Transgender People and the Drug Crisis: A Hidden Struggle

In the UK and the US, transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face a growing wave of hostility. This isn't just about rude comments or mean tweets. It's about real, dangerous threats. These threats come from politicians, media, and even laws designed to push TGD people out of public life an

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Apr 19 2025EDUCATION

Students and AI Chatbots: What's the Deal?

AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard are everywhere. They can chat with people just like a human would. This makes them useful in many fields, including physiotherapy education. But what do physiotherapy students in Italy think about these chatbots? Do they use them? Do they fin

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Apr 18 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Cell Secrets: The New Way to Study RNA and Proteins

The world inside a cell is complex. It is filled with tiny parts called RNA and proteins. These parts work together in ways that are crucial for life. Scientists have long wanted to understand how these parts interact. This is not easy. Traditional methods often use a process called crosslinking. Th

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