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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

A Look at Jimmy Carter's Legacy After His Death

Former President Jimmy Carter, who held office from 1977 to 1981, is lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda ahead of his funeral. He faced numerous challenges during his presidency, including economic problems and international crises. Despite losing his reelection bid to Ronald Reagan, he gained a n

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Science: A Slow and Steady Journey

This year, IT spending is projected to reach a whopping $5. 74 trillion worldwide, with a significant chunk dedicated to generative AI (Gen AI). While this technology can speed up research, it also comes with risks that James Fleming, CIO at the Francis Crick Institute, is keenly aware of. Fleming b

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

budding plant roots reveal surprising mitosis patterns

Ever wondered how plants regrow their roots after damage? Scientists peeked at Arabidopsis roots, a common lab plant, using a special microscope that can take fast pictures over time. They found something interesting: when roots are hurt and start growing back, their cells divide differently than in

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

The EJCN Methods Corner: Five Years of Progress

Have you ever heard of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) Methods Corner? It's like a special section in a journal that's all about how science is done. This year, it's celebrating its fifth anniversary, which is a big deal! You might be wondering, why is this a big deal? Well, the M

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Keeping Horses Healthy: Using Sensors to Track Workouts

Did you know that horses used for sports can get hurt if they train too much or too hard? To prevent this, researchers are using special sensors to keep track of how horses move and how much weight they carry. These sensors are attached to the horse's legs and back, and they collect data about the h

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Coach Belichick: NFL Teams Knocking Again

Bill Belichick, the head coach of the University of North Carolina, is being contacted by several NFL teams, including the Raiders. Despite his $10 million buyout and his commitment to UNC, teams are showing interest. Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, has even reached out to Belichick. It'

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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

Restaurants Face Challenges as Drinking Habits Shift

As restaurants grapple with rising costs and declining sales, a new warning from the U. S. surgeon general could further strain their profits. The warning highlights the link between alcohol and cancer, coming at a time when many Americans are cutting back on dining out due to inflation. According t

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Eco-Friendly Tech for LEO Satellites: A Balancing Act

Imagine you're planning a big party in space, using a bunch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. You want to save energy and keep things moving efficiently, right? This study comes up with a smart way to do just that. They combined something called a Markov Decision Process with a Double Deep Q-Netw

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Jan 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Greenland Matters: A Melting Giant's Impact

Greenland, a remote and mostly untouched island, plays a surprisingly big role in our daily weather and climate changes. It's like a giant thermostat for the world, and it's warming up fast. The island is full of valuable resources like rare earth minerals and oil, which makes it interesting to many

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Safety in Thoracic Anesthesia: Protecting Healthcare Workers from Airborne Diseases

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec

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