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A Lifelong Quest for Heart Health

January 15, 2025

Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these

science

Exploring the Impact of Tech Use and Research Activities on Publication Quality

January 15, 2025

Research quality assessment can be tricky, with past studies showing varied results. Let's dive into how academic scientists use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their research activities affect the quality of their publications. We took a unique approach by combining different

health

The Absorption Game: Why AA-I is Deadlier

January 14, 2025

Ever heard of aristolochic acids (AA)? They're sneaky compounds that can cause big problems, like chronic renal disease, worldwide. The main troublemaker is aristolochic acid I (AA-I). Scientists wanted to know why AA-I is so much worse than its cousin, aristolochic acid II (AA-II), even though they

technology

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket: Another Launch Try on Thursday

January 14, 2025

Blue Origin, the space company, announced plans on Monday to attempt another launch of its New Glenn rocket early Thursday morning. The initial launch scheduled for Monday was called off due to ice buildup on a critical component. This delay, however, didn't stop Blue Origin from aiming for a Tuesda

health

How Antidiabetic Drugs Affect Muscle Fat Metabolism

January 14, 2025

When you think of diabetes, you probably picture how it affects your blood sugar. But did you know it also messes with how your muscles use fat? That's what we're diving into here. You see, diabetes ties into a whole bunch of health issues, including how your muscles handle fat. When fat builds up

technology

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch Halted Due to Technical Glitch

January 14, 2025

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, had to cancel the first launch of its giant New Glenn rocket. The rocket, standing at 320 feet (98 meters), was set to blast off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida before dawn on Monday. However, a last-minute technical issue forc

health

How Plant Compounds Fight Fatty Acid Effects on Muscles

January 14, 2025

Obesity and inactive lifestyles are causing a global surge in type 2 diabetes. One key issue is that fatty foods boost blood fatty acid levels, making it harder for insulin to work properly. This can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Certain proteins, like JNK, IKK-NF-κB, and STAT3, pl

sports

What We Learned About the 2024 Packers in Their Playoff Loss

January 13, 2025

The 2024 season is over for the Green Bay Packers. They had a strong start, going 11-4, but ended up losing their last three games, including a crucial playoff match against the Philadelphia Eagles. While the loss may not have taught us anything new, it did confirm several things about the team this

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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch Pushed Back Due to Technical Issue

January 13, 2025

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space company, had big plans to launch their New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast at the start of 2025. This 320-foot-tall rocket intended to make its debut flight on January 13, within a three-hour window starting at 1 a. m. EST. However, things didn't go as planned.

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Angela's Senior Strip Club Adventure Leaves Fans Divided

January 13, 2025

The season finale of Landman on Paramount Plus hit a nerve with fans due to an unexpected strip club scene involving senior citizens. The show, which follows the adventures of Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), an oil and gas company's 'landman', took a surprising turn when Angela (Ali Larter), Tomm