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Fungus Power: A New Way to Make Proteins

January 28, 2025

Did you know that some fungi can help make proteins really quickly and easily? Out of 22 different types of filamentous fungi studied, 12 showed potential for cell-free protein synthesis. This means they can create proteins outside of a living cell. Pretty cool, right? The fungus Neurospora crassa w

weather

Snow and Cold: What to Expect in 8 States

January 27, 2025

Get ready for a cold blast! Winter storm warnings are up across eight US states. Expect lots of snow, freezing rain, and maybe even a blizzard. This means roads could be really dangerous. People who are very young or old need to be extra careful because the freezing temperatures can make them sick. ...

business

Cathay's New London Business Class: A Closer Look

January 25, 2025

Ever wondered what it's like to fly business class with Cathay Pacific on their new Aria Suites? Well, if you're heading to London, you're in for a treat! This new business class experience is now available on two Boeing 777 routes, CX250 and CX255. But don't expect to see it every day just yet – fo

health

Heart Health and Where You Live: A 20-Year Urban-Rural Study

January 24, 2025

Ever wondered how your neighborhood can affect your heart health? The ATTICA study, spanning from 2002 to 2022, dived into this topic. This research aimed to figure out how living in cities versus rural areas impacts your risk of heart disease over time. It also looked at how these effects differ be

health

Training with Limited Blood Flow: How It Affects Athletes with Low Back Pain

January 23, 2025

Have you ever wondered how different types of training can impact athletes with low back pain? A recent study explored this by comparing two methods: low-load blood flow restriction training (LL-BFRT) and heavy-load resistance training (HL-RT). The focus was on male collegiate athletes dealing with

health

Young Women and Contraception: How Religion Plays a Role in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Niger

January 22, 2025

Religion is often seen as a big factor in whether young women use contraception or not. But what do young women in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Niger really think? Between August and November 2022, researchers talked to married and unmarried young women, ages 18-24, who use modern contraception and prac

health

Evaluating Shoulder Health: A New Score for Fitness Athletes

January 17, 2025

You know how doctors use scores to check how well a joint like your shoulder is working? Turns out, general scores might not work that great for athletes, like those into functional fitness and weightlifting. That's because athletes have special needs. So, a team created a new score just for these a

science

Microbes in Bees: Differences Across Species

January 16, 2025

Bees and their tiny gut bacteria hold a fascinating story. Social bees, like honeybees and bumblebees, rely heavily on their gut microbes, which they share among their colony. Recent research has dug deeper into one such bacterium, Gilliamella, found in the guts of different bee species. Scientists

politics

The Asia-Pacific's Balancing Act: How Ties Have Shifted Amid US-China Rivalry

January 16, 2025

In the heated arena of US-China competition, Asia-Pacific nations are walking a fine line. They're using hedging strategies to keep their relationships balanced and secure. But how effective are these strategies? That's the question this study sets out to answer. The research introduces a new way t

science

Bacteria's Iron Interactions: A Closer Look at Siderophore Networks

January 16, 2025

Bacteria talk to each other in many ways, and one of those conversations is about sharing or competing for iron. Iron is a big deal for bacteria, so they use special molecules called siderophores to grab it from their surroundings. These siderophores can either help or hinder other bacteria, dependi