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isc

Exploring Rubisco's Performance in Early Land Plants

December 15, 2024

You know how Rubisco is crucial for photosynthesis? Well, scientists took a look at how this enzyme operates in some early land plants like conifers and lycopods. They found that under conditions where CO 2 is plentiful, Rubisco's carboxylase activity in these plants was similar to that in modern

health

Unlocking the Power of Protein Interactions: New Drugs for Cancer

December 15, 2024

Proteins are like tiny workers in our bodies, and they often team up to get things done. These partnerships, called protein-protein interactions (PPIs), are crucial for many important jobs, like telling cells when to grow or fixing damaged DNA. When these interactions go wrong, they can cause diseas

technology

Bitcoin's Blockchain Hack: Achieving Instant Consistency

December 15, 2024

You know how Bitcoin transactions take forever to confirm? That’s because Bitcoin uses something called eventual consistency. It’s like waiting for everyone at a large dinner table to agree that the soup is delicious before you can enjoy it. But what if there was a way to make Bitcoin transactions

health

Cancer's Secret Weapon: Meet RNA HSD52

December 15, 2024

Imagine a tiny molecule called HSD52 that helps cancer cells dodge the effects of a common chemotherapy drug, temozolomide. This RNA molecule connects two proteins, NONO and SFPQ, to form a powerful team inside cells. Their mission? To help cancer cells repair damaged DNA faster, making them resista

health

The Economic Boost of Taiwan's IVF Subsidy: A Closer Look

December 15, 2024

In 2021, Taiwan introduced changes to its assisted reproduction subsidy scheme, specifically for in vitro fertilization (IVF). But what's the real impact on the country's economy? Let's dive in. The main idea is to estimate the public economic gains from these subsidy changes. It's all about the mon

environment

Micro Heroes: Tiny Beads Fight Water Pollution

December 14, 2024

Ever imagined using something as tiny as a grain of sand to clean our water? Scientists have found a fascinating solution with D301 beads. These tiny beads were tested with a common water pollutant called humic acid. Using advanced tools like 3D fluorescence spectroscopy, researchers discovered that

crime

Asian Americans & Hate Crimes: The Mental Health Impact

December 14, 2024

Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i

politics

The Billionaire Duo's Mission: Trimming the Fat from Uncle Sam

December 14, 2024

Imagine this: two super-successful businessmen, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are given the job of cutting waste in the U. S. government. This isn't your typical government job, though. They're not here to spend taxpayer money; they're here to save it. Their goal? To find $2 trillion in spending cu

entertainment

Astro Bot Wins Big and Gets a Price Cut

December 14, 2024

Astro Bot has snagged the coveted Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. This celebration comes with a nice bonus – a $10 price drop at multiple retailers, making it just $50. The game's clever levels and fun abilities have earned it high praise, even garnering a 9/10 from IGN. They've even

business

How Age Bias Affects Employee Speech: Aged Friends' Experiences Matter

December 14, 2024

Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis