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The Hidden Burden of Malaria in Sabah

April 5, 2025

Malaysia's healthcare system offers free malaria treatment to everyone. However, this does not mean that families do not face other expenses when dealing with the disease. A recent study looked into the financial impact on households during a period when four types of malaria were present in Sabah.

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Frogs' Timing Tricks: Why Some Females Lead the Way

April 5, 2025

In the world of frogs, timing is everything. Especially for the Japanese headwater frog, Rana sakuraii. This species has a unique pattern of movement and mating. It all starts in the fall. Females of this species are the first to move towards their breeding grounds. This behavior is known as au

health

How Gut Bugs Shape Our Health: The Blastocystis Story

April 5, 2025

Blastocystis is a tiny organism that lives in our gut and is found in many people. It is part of the gut microbiome, which is the community of microorganisms that live in our digestive system. This tiny organism has caught the attention of scientists because it seems to be linked to better diets and

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The Brain's Sweet and Savory Secrets

April 4, 2025

The brain's role in eating habits has been a hot topic for decades. A lot of work has focused on how rats react to different foods and why they choose what they do. This journey started with simple tests on how rats eat when they're hungry or just because they enjoy it. These tests involved giving r

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Bonobos: The Chatty Apes That Might Surprise You

April 4, 2025

Bonobos are known for their complex social structures and peaceful nature. Recently, a group of researchers made an interesting discovery about these apes. They found that bonobos can combine different sounds to create new meanings. This ability is something that humans have, and it's a big part

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How Pressure Shapes Life: Archaea's Surprising Trick

April 4, 2025

The story of life on Earth is full of twists. One big surprise is how tiny, single-celled organisms can band together. This teamwork is common in eukaryotes, the group that includes plants and animals. It's rare in bacteria and was thought to be almost unheard of in archaea, another type of singl

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Stream Size Shapes Trout Growth and Survival

April 4, 2025

Brown trout are a fascinating example of how animals change their habits as they grow. This process, called ontogenetic niche shifts, greatly influences how many fish there are and how big they get. But here is the kicker: the environment where they live can limit these changes. To dive into this, a

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How Different Life Forms Compete and Survive in Nature

April 4, 2025

The world of plants and animals is full of different types of organisms. Some have more than two sets of chromosomes. These are called autopolyploids. Others have the usual two sets, known as diploids. Scientists have studied how these groups interact and survive for a long time. The creation o

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How China and Cambodia's Farm Trade Changed Post-Pandemic

April 3, 2025

Understanding how countries trade with each other is crucial. It helps figure out what they are good at and what they need to work on. In the world of farming, China and Cambodia have some interesting stories to tell. Their trade patterns shifted notably before and after the pandemic. China and Cam

technology

New Robots for Big Gardens

April 2, 2025

Robots are taking over lawn care. Segway, famous for its two-wheeled scooters, has jumped into the robot lawn mower game. They have a new line called the Navimow X3 Series. This series is made for big gardens and commercial spaces. There are four models in this series: the X315, X330, X350, and X390