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Crypto's Future: Is It Independent of Politics?

November 15, 2024

Everyone's talking about how a Trump presidency might affect digital assets like Bitcoin. But guess what? Some experts say it won't make a huge difference. Crypto is apolitical, meaning it's not really influenced by who’s in charge. Investors are hopeful a Republican government could foster growth,

religion

Researching Religion and Non-Religion with Albert Piette

November 15, 2024

Albert Piette's views on religion, as detailed in his 1999 book, La Religion de près , offer valuable insights into how religion is experienced in daily life. While he critiques existing sociological perspectives, his ideas align with the current focus on 'lived religion' by contemporary sociolog

education

Happiness in Saudi Arabian Students: A Comparison

November 15, 2024

A recent study set out to measure how flourishing, or happy, university students in Saudi Arabia are. They wanted to see if there was a difference between students studying health-related subjects and those studying other fields. Plus, they looked into what makes these students thrive. The research

politics

Trump's Chance to Cut Biden's Green Red Tape

November 15, 2024

President Trump's second term begins on January 20, offering a chance to quickly reverse some of Biden's policies. Many of these policies were implemented through executive orders and other non-legislative means, so Trump can use similar procedures to undo them. One key area to tackle is Biden's env

business

Jerome Powell Talks Fed Independence in Dallas

November 15, 2024

Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at an event in Dallas. He emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from politics. Powell got a big laugh from the crowd when he avoided talking about President Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants. He made it clear that po

politics

Rep. McCaul's Airport Hiccup: A Lesson in Mixing Meds

November 14, 2024

Ever heard of Ambien and alcohol? Well, U. S. Rep. Michael McCaul found out the hard way what happens when you mix them. He was flying home to Texas from D. C. , had a nervous flier's panic, and took Ambien to sleep. But wait, there's more! He also had a drink. This combo left him dazed and confused

health

Why Do Hospital-Acquired Infections Hurt German Hospitals?

November 14, 2024

You might think that getting sick in the hospital is bad enough, but nosocomial infections (NIs) make it even worse. These are infections patients get while they're in the hospital. They can lead to higher death rates and a poorer quality of life. But it's not just about the patients; hospitals feel

education

Transforming Surgery Training: The Power of Simulations

November 14, 2024

General surgery education has taken a big leap forward thanks to surgical simulations and training technologies. These tools have changed the game, offering a more hands-on, interactive, and effective way to train surgeons. Let's dive into how these innovations are making a difference in surgical ed

health

How Religion, Family Support, and Coming Out Affect LGBTQ+ Medical Students in Thailand

November 14, 2024

You might think that medicine is all about science and helping people, but for LGBTQ+ medical students in Thailand, other things matter too. Religion, family support, and whether they've come out or not can make a big difference in their lives. It's not always easy being different, especially in a p

education

Helping Dental Students Cope: A Personal Development Plan Study

November 14, 2024

Stress among medical students, including dentists, is a growing concern that can impact patient care. This problem isn't new, but what's missing are structured ways to help students cope. In Pakistan, while we know what stresses out medical students and how they handle it, there hasn't been much don