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President Biden Issues Pardons and Commutations

January 20, 2025

On a recent Sunday, President Biden announced pardons for five notable figures, including the late civil rights activist Marcus Garvey. Garvey, who was a key leader in the Black nationalist movement, was posthumously pardoned for a mail fraud conviction dating back to 1923. Additionally, Biden commu

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Gaza Calm Restarts, but Far-Right Israelis Quit over Prisoner Swap

January 19, 2025

In Gaza, a ceasefire has begun after Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage trade. However, some Israeli politicians aren't happy about it. The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right views, has decided to quit the government. They say the deal, which sets free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,

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What's Up with Trump's Science Team?

January 19, 2025

Imagine you're in a classroom, and the teacher is saying one thing, but the kids sitting at the front are giving you totally different ideas. That's kind of like what's happening with Trump's science advisors. When Trump started his second term, he picked a few experts to help him with science stuf

technology

Adjusting LLM-Powered Human Imitations: Where We Fall Short

January 19, 2025

Have you ever wondered why simulations created with Large Language Models (LLMs) don't always match up with real life? It turns out, the problem isn't all about the LLMs themselves. Scientists recently found a disconnect between these simulations and real-world observations. This discrepancy points

health

Sarcopenic Obesity and Its Impact on Heart Health in Patients with MASLD

January 19, 2025

Sarcopenic obesity, a condition where people have too much fat and not enough muscle, is bad news for people with health issues. This study took a close look at how common and risky this condition is, especially for people with a type of liver disease called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Li

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The Indoor Inauguration: When Cold Weather Called the Shots

January 19, 2025

Imagine this: it's 1985, and the second inauguration of Ronald Reagan is about to happen. But instead of the usual outdoor ceremony, everything is moved indoors. Why? Because the weather forecast was incredibly cold! This decision wasn't made lightly. The White House press secretary, Larry Speakes,

science

Green Shield: How a Plant Booster Helps Beans Beat the Cold

January 19, 2025

Beans don't like the cold. Phaseolus vulgaris, also known as the common bean, thrives in warm weather. When temperatures drop, these plants can suffer, affecting their growth and value. But there's a helper in town: diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate, or DA-6. This growth regulator has been shown to ease

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Understanding NEC: A Gut Microbe Mystery

January 19, 2025

Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, is a serious health issue that mainly affects premature babies. It's like a fire in the belly, causing severe inflammation in the gut. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens by looking at it from different angles. They're combining insights from docto

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Treating Lateral Ankle Lesions: How Effective is Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation?

January 19, 2025

When it comes to large osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs)—especially those that come with a subchondral cyst or haven't responded well to bone marrow stimulation (BMS)—autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT) is a potential solution. While there's plenty of research on treating similar

crime

Why Do Crime Victims Want Revenge?

January 19, 2025

Revenge, driven by psychological and contextual factors, can lead victims of crime to seek violent justice. But what motivates this desire for revenge? Researchers dived into existing studies to find answers. They looked at databases like PsycInfo and MEDLINE to identify quantitative and meta-analyt