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Metal Pollution in Moscow's Road Dust: A Closer Look

January 5, 2025

In Moscow, scientists have been investigating the tiny particles of dust that float in the air, specifically those smaller than 1 micron, called PM1. This dust is found in traffic zones, residential parking areas, and parks. They discovered that the types of metals and metal-like substances, or MMs,

science

How Humans Use Shortcuts in Their Brains to Make Decisions

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered how people make decisions? It turns out, our brains use a clever trick called the Successor Representation (SR). This trick helps us avoid the hassle of imagining every little step into the future. Instead, our brains group future states together and make predictions over multiple step

business

A Special Delivery: Guatemalan Food Flies Across Borders

January 5, 2025

Imagine this: you're sitting in the US, missing the tastes of your home country, Guatemala. Enter Maik Chavez, a 36-year-old entrepreneur from Guatemala City. He runs Maik Express, a unique business that bridges the gap between homesick expats and their favorite Guatemalan food. In 2024, he made 38

health

Running and Vitamin C: A New Look at Rat Brain Health

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered how exercise and vitamin supplements could team up to help with Alzheimer's disease? Scientists recently set out to answer this question by studying rats. They wanted to see if eight weeks of running (called aerobic training) along with vitamin C supplements could improve certain signs

health

Uncovering Hidden Harms: Nitrosamines in Medications

January 5, 2025

You probably know that medications can sometimes have side effects. But do you know about nitrosamines? These are harmful chemicals that can form in drugs. They're not something we want in our medicine. Let's dive into why they're a problem and how we're trying to deal with them. In 2019, some medi

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Why “Health Security” Matters More Than Just “Public Health”

January 5, 2025

Imagine you're in a big, global classroom, and everyone is talking about how health issues are also big security problems. You might ask, “Why not just call it ‘public health’ and be done with it? ” The thing is, using the term “health security” has become super important in today's world, especiall

crime

Houston to New Orleans: A Man's Radical Turn

January 4, 2025

Imagine a man settling into his trailer home just outside Houston. Shamsud-Din Jabbar had a plan. He was headed to New Orleans. That night, he sat down with his family and dropped a bombshell. "I joined ISIS, " he told them, his words filled with a dark purpose. He shared a disturbing vision: a "cel

sports

Jimmy Butler's Future with the Heat: A Turning Point

January 4, 2025

Jimmy Butler, a star forward for the Miami Heat, has been suspended for seven games after he expressed a desire to be traded. The team cited "conduct detrimental to the team" as the reason for the suspension. This isn't the first time Butler has had issues with his team. He previously had conflicts

politics

New Orleans Attack: A Lone Wolf's Deadly Act

January 4, 2025

In the past, FBI Director Christopher Wray had warned about the rise of international terrorism, especially after conflicts like the one between Hamas and Israel. Months later, when the Islamic State group's affiliate killed over 140 people at a Russian concert, Wray raised alarms about possible sim

entertainment

The Life and Work of Jeff Baena: A Filmmaker's Journey Cut Short

January 4, 2025

Jeff Baena, a talented filmmaker known for his unique comedies, has passed away at age 47. His body was found on Friday in a Los Angeles residence, but the cause of death is not yet known. Baena leaves behind a notable career in directing and screenwriting, with films like "The Little Hours" and "Li