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Speak up and listen up!

January 30, 2025

Autism speaks volumes about the vast complexity of the human mind. Kennedy, despite his private fame, created an immense stir when discussing autism. Imagine African people during slavery. They were called many things, none of which were polite. One of Kennedy's most unpleasant behaviors is tal

politics

Rethink RFK Jr. at HHS: A Serious Look

January 30, 2025

Senator Markey has some serious concerns about President Trump's choice for the next head of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The HHS is a big deal, affecting everything from our safety to the cost of our healthcare. It's like the captain of a ship, steering us through health c

entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns to SNL with Hamilton Cameo

January 26, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He jumped back into his iconic role as Alexander Hamilton during a skit that poked fun at the United States' founding fathers. The sketch imagined the founders creati

health

The Hidden Power of SARS-CoV-2's Main Protease: Why M pro Matters

January 26, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic, stretching over three years, has rocked the world. It's brought about significant changes across medicine, society, politics, and finance. One major challenge has been the virus's ability to mutate and evade our immune systems. The search is on for a stable target to develop v

politics

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

January 24, 2025

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

entertainment

Baseball Film Hits Home on Netflix

January 24, 2025

"You Gotta Believe" is a sports film that's been making waves on Netflix. It tells the story of a youth baseball team, the Westside All-Stars, who dedicate their season to their coach's terminally ill dad. Actor Luke Wilson plays Bobby Ratliff, the father, while Greg Kinnear portrays the coach, Jon

entertainment

Shakespeare's Macbeth Gets a Modern, Interactive Makeover

January 23, 2025

Ever wondered what Macbeth would look like in today's world? The Royal Shakespeare Company is teaming up with iNK Stories to turn the classic play into an interactive video game with a neo-noir twist. The game, titled Lili, lets you dive into the life of a modern-day Lady Macbeth by accessing her pe

health

The Silent Struggle: How HIV Affects Hip Health

January 23, 2025

Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t

health

Liraglutide and Semaglutide: How Safe Are They for Kidney Transplant Patients?

January 23, 2025

When you're a kidney transplant recipient, choosing the right medication is crucial. Two drugs, Liraglutide and Semaglutide, are often recommended for managing certain conditions. But how safe are they for people with transplanted kidneys? Let's dive in and find out. First, let's talk about what th

science

Glowing Virus Detectors: A Fun Way to Measure Infections

January 22, 2025

Ever pondered how scientists figure out if a virus is super contagious? They've got a clever trick using tiny, glow-in-the-dark molecules called probes. These probes latch onto the outer shell of viruses and light up when they attach. Scientists discovered that a snippet of protein from the flu viru