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Religious Beliefs and Mental Health: What Professionals Think

January 12, 2025

You know how some people with serious mental health issues often turn to religion or superstitions? Well, there's no clear rulebook for mental health professionals on how to handle this. A recent survey in Thailand asked these experts about their thoughts and advice. The survey found that many ment

science

The JPL Stands Strong Amidst LA's Raging Infernos

January 11, 2025

Imagine a place where the future of space exploration is shaped—the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). This hub, funded by NASA and managed by Caltech, has dodged the wrath of the wildfires plaguing Los Angeles. The Eaton fire, ravaging areas like Altadena near the San Gabriel Mountains, has fortunate

celebrities

Meghan and Harry Step In: Helping Wildfire Victims in LA

January 11, 2025

In the midst of the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, an unlikely duo made a surprise appearance to offer support. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, showed up at the Pasadena Convention Center, which had been turned into an evacuation site. They were there to

entertainment

Wildfires Pause NBA Games: Helping Hands in LA

January 11, 2025

When wildfires hit Southern California, the NBA had to press pause on some big games. The Lakers and Clippers had two Saturday matches postponed: Lakers vs. Spurs at Crypto. com Arena and Clippers vs. Hornets at Intuit Dome. The league wants to make sure no emergency resources are taken away from fi

environment

Wildfires Rage On: Celebrities and Billionaires Step Up to Help

January 11, 2025

In Los Angeles County, several wildfires have sprung up, forcing nearly 200, 000 people to evacuate. Celebrities and billionaires, some of whom have lost their homes or had to evacuate, are donating money and supplies to relief efforts. Disney has pledged $15 million to organizations like the Americ

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Celebs Lend a Hand in LA Wildfire Crisis

January 11, 2025

Here’s something heartwarming amidst the chaos of the LA wildfires. Celebrities are rolling up their sleeves and doing their bit to support the community. Actress Jennifer Garner, who calls the Palisades home, partnered with chef José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen. Together, they’re making sure aff

science

Simulating Marriage and Divorce: A Global Perspective

January 11, 2025

Let's explore a fascinating problem: how do marriages and divorces happen around the world? We're using a unique method called agent-based modeling to figure this out. Imagine a group of people (agents) with different attributes and preferences. They're constantly changing partners or getting marrie

health

Handling Mass Casualty Events: What We Know and Can Do

January 11, 2025

Imagine you're at a crowded concert and a tragic event happens, causing many injuries at once. This situation is what we call a mass casualty incident (MCI). A group of experts recently looked at all the evidence and got together to figure out the best ways to handle these events. They did this as p

business

Winter Weather Challenges Dallas Retail Deliveries

January 11, 2025

Winter weather in Dallas-Fort Worth has been rough on retailers trying to make home deliveries. Icy roads and wet conditions have made it tough for companies like Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to stick to their usual delivery schedules. Walmart, for example, had to deal with some extra hurdles but sti

science

Growing Epithelial Cells with Invasin: A New Way to Expand Organoids

January 11, 2025

Ever wondered how to keep epithelial cells growing for a long time? Scientists found that a protein called Invasin, produced by a type of bacteria called Yersinia, can help. This protein works by activating something called integrin, which helps cells stick together and grow. When integrated into a