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esi

The Changing Faces of Beauty: UAE Students and Plastic Surgery.

February 5, 2025

In the 21st century, the quest for beauty norms is causing lots of people to hunt for cosmetic surgeries all over the planet, and nowhere is this universially more evident than in a dense cultural hub like UAE. These surgeries seem to have become a way for women to meet certain ideals of how they a

politics

Trump's Sneaky Plan: How He's Trying to Control Women's Choices

February 5, 2025

In the middle of the night, President Donald Trump made a dramatic move. He dismantled the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. This commission has been a quiet key player in deciding pregnancy accommodations, anti-discrimination laws, and a bunch of other federal rights. This migh

science

Square Dancers: Unraveling the Tetratic Phase.

February 5, 2025

Imagine tiny squares, around 4 by 4 millionths of a millimeter in size, floating in water. These aren't your average particles; they're special because they have a unique shape. Scientists created these squares using a fancy technique called 3D nanoprinting. When these squares settle on a special gl

technology

Ion Channels: Future of Energy Storage?

February 5, 2025

Researchers have looked at natural ion channels for inspiration. This is because they are good for moving ions across cell membranes. Imagine you're building a battery with water-based electrolyte. Water likes to stick to ions, making it hard to move them around. This causes problems because wa

entertainment

Ready for Takeoff: The Astro I, The one and only car from the future

February 5, 2025

Imagine a time when cars were supposed to be exciting and fast. In the 1960s, a car emerged that was both cool and out of this world. This wasn't your average car. The Chevrolet Astro I looked like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. It was unveiled in New York in 1967 and even today, its desi

health

Bad Attitudes Towards Obesity and Muscle Dysmorphia

February 5, 2025

When people are cruel to others based on their weight, it's a big problem. This prejudice can lead to people hating their own bodies. This self-hatred can lead to harmful behaviors. These behaviors are meant to change how they look. Weight discrimination is a serious issue that affects many people.

environment

Dye Disaster: The Power of MIL-100(Fe)

February 5, 2025

Scientists have cooked up a powerful cleaning material called MIL-100(Fe). They made it from basic ingredients like ammonium iron sulfate and trimesic acid under easy conditions. This material has tiny holes and a massive surface area. This makes it super effective at sucking up nasty organ

environment

Turning Trash into Treasure: Cleansing Water with Mine Waste

February 5, 2025

Listen up, because this is something amazing! Imagine if we could turn garbage into something useful. A group of researchers did exactly that. They took waste from mines and turn into a strong cleaner for water. This stuff is full of iron and was mixed with a special "trimesic acid" help f

health

What's the Damage? How Bad Calcification Makes Coronary Stenting Tricky

February 5, 2025

Imagine a heart clogged with cholesterol buildup, that is what doctors need to navigate. Now, think of a tougher scene, where calcium deposits bulge out like stones in the middle of the path. These are called calcified nodules, a specific kind of plaque that can mess things up when doctors try to

health

The Surprising Impact of Industrialization on Chinese Gut Health

February 5, 2025

Industrialization is changing how people live in both eastern and western regions of China. This shift has sparked curiosity among researchers about how it affects the gut microbiome and resistome. Imagine the gut microbiome as a tiny ecosystem living inside us. Each person has a unique mix