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Why Donovan Murph Chose South Carolina Over Other Top Schools

January 3, 2025

Donovan Murph, a star wide receiver from Irmo, South Carolina, has decided to commit to the University of South Carolina. This decision was announced during the Under Armour All-America game. Murph, a four-star prospect, chose the Gamecocks over other top schools like Clemson, Colorado, Ole Miss, an

entertainment

Ali Smith's Twist: Queering Tales in Girl Meets Boy and The First Person

January 2, 2025

Have you ever wondered how stories can be retold in ways that break the rules? Ali Smith, a creative writer, does just that in her books Girl Meets Boy and The First Person and Other Stories. She takes old tales, like Ovid's Metamorphoses, and gives them a fresh, queer spin. In Girl Meets Boy, Smith

technology

Pixel Users Get 80% Charge Limit, with a Small Catch

January 2, 2025

The latest Android 15 QPR1 update, released in December, introduces a new feature for Pixel users. You can now set your phone to charge only up to 80%, which is great for your battery's health. But here’s the thing: this feature doesn’t work if your phone is turned off. It's a bit of a bummer if you

health

Why a Fatty Molecule Helps Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Spread

January 2, 2025

Triple-negative breast cancer, one of the toughest types to treat, can spread to places like your lungs. Scientists have struggled to understand how this happens until now. They’ve discovered that a process called palmitoylation is to blame. In this process, a molecule named GRK6 gets tagged with fa

health

Lifesaving Lessons: Children and Bacterial Meningitis in a Challenged Country

December 31, 2024

Bacterial meningitis can be really harmful, especially for kids in locations like Yemen, where conflicts make it tough to manage and treat this disease properly. This study takes a look at why some kids with bacterial meningitis in hospitals don't make it, focusing on places without many resources. ...

health

The Resurgence of Antisemitism in Modern Medicine

December 31, 2024

Throughout history, Jewish folks have made remarkable contributions to the field of medical science. Before World War II, many prominent doctors in Germany were Jewish. However, even in the early 20th century, Jewish doctors from Europe faced substantial hurdles when trying to practice medicine in o

health

The Rise of Bacterial Infections Post COVID-19: A Closer Look

December 30, 2024

As COVID-19 restrictions eased, there was a surge in viral respiratory infections (VRIs). This increase might have raised the risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBIs), such as complicated pneumonia, sinusitis, and invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS). To understand these changes better, researc

sports

Lakers Swap Players with Nets, Add Shooting and Defense

December 30, 2024

In a surprise move, the Lakers traded away D’Angelo Russell and sent three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, they acquired Dorian Finney-Smith, a skilled forward known for his three-point shooting and defense. This swap allows the Lakers to gain some much-needed flexibility under t

science

Unraveling mitoNEET's Mystery: A Protein's Redox Secret

December 29, 2024

Ever heard of mitoNEET? It's a protein found in the outer layer of our cell powerhouses, the mitochondria. This protein wasn't always easy to spot, but it was first noticed when scientists used a special drug derivative to label it. They named it mitoNEET because it was found near mitochondria. But

science

Understanding Seismic Hazards in Coal Mines: The Importance of Anisotropy

December 29, 2024

Imagine you're trying to figure out what caused a big earthquake in a coal mine. This is important for keeping workers safe. The problem is, the ground under the mine isn't uniform – it's anisotropic. This means it behaves differently in certain directions. If you ignore this during your calculation