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Trump's Words Spark Strong Reactions in Somalia

December 3, 2025

In Somalia, people are upset about recent comments made by U. S. President Donald Trump. He called Somalis "garbage" and said they should not be in the U. S. Many Somalis find his words offensive and disrespectful. An elder from central Somalia, Abdisalan Omar, was shocked by Trump's language. He b

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Hunger in Somalia: Why Some People Struggle More Than Others

October 10, 2025

Somalia is a country where many people don't have enough food. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big health issue. For a long time, the country has faced many troubles. These include weak government, harsh weather, and fights among different groups. Because of these problems, many people can't

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How Tiny Parasites Trick Our Cells to Help Them Grow

May 30, 2025

Microsporidia are tiny parasites that must live inside other cells to survive. They have a knack for manipulating the host's cellular processes to their advantage. One such process is autophagy, which is like the cell's recycling system. It usually helps the host cell get rid of unwanted stuff, in

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The Shrinking Brain: Shrews' Secret to Surviving Winter

May 1, 2025

The Eurasian common shrew, Sorex araneus, is a small mammal that has a unique way of dealing with winter. Instead of hibernating or migrating, it shrinks its brain, skull, and most organs. Then, come spring, it grows back to its original size. This ability to change brain size is something that scie

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Strikes on ISIS: Trump Launches Airstrikes in Somalia

February 2, 2025

The U. S. President Trump announced that airstrikes were carried out on a group of ISIS planners and other members in Somalia. These attacks took place on the 27th of January. That is this month. He said the target was a senior ISIS member and other operatives hiding in caves. They were a threat to

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Violence at Home: Exploring Abuse in Somalia

January 16, 2025

Imagine trying to understand why some women in Somalia face violence from their partners. It's a sad reality in many places, and Somalia is no exception. We need to dig into the facts to figure out why this happens, so we can hopefully stop it. Let's talk about intimate partner violence, or IPV for

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Exploring Maternal Health in Somalia: The Maternity Care Journey

January 11, 2025

Somalia, a country working to overcome years of turmoil, faces a significant challenge: poor maternal health. With maternal mortality rates at an alarming high, efforts to enhance maternal care are crucial. This study delves into the journey of maternal care in Somalia, focusing on the levels of com

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Unlocking the Power of R2 Retrotransposons: A New Way to Insert Genes

January 8, 2025

Ever wondered how scientists might one day fix genetic diseases? R2 retrotransposons could be the key. These tiny genetic elements can slip new genes into specific spots in our cells. Here's how scientists can check if R2 retrotransposons are doing their job right in mammalian cells. First, they ma

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UN Approves New Peace Mission in Somalia

December 29, 2024

The United Nations has given the green light for a new African peacekeeping mission to help Somalia fight the insurgent group al-Shabaab. This decision comes with some uncertainty, especially regarding the future involvement of Ethiopian troops. The existing peacekeeping force, known as ATMIS, is se

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Discovering α-GalCer: A Hidden Mammalian Antigen

December 20, 2024

Invariant natural killer T cells, or iNKT cells, are special T cells that recognize lipid antigens with the help of a protein called CD1d. One of the most powerful lipid antigens for these cells is α-galactosylceramide, or α-GalCer, which was first found in marine sponges. Surprisingly, until now, s