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ShockWave in the NBA: Mavs lose Doncic, Lakers lose Davis

February 3, 2025

Picture this: during Calvin Harris' '80s synth beats played about a basketball whistles. A big time NBA trade to make your jaws drop. The Los Angeles Lakers moved in to grab themselves a super promising star. This is a bodacious move which will hopefully give them more of a fighting chance for th

weather

Get Ready for a Fluffy Evening

February 3, 2025

As Sunday evening approaches, some parts of the Delaware Valley are going to experience a tricky situation that was predicted by a rodent on February 2nd. The forecast is calling for snowfall to start around 5 pm and wrap up by 10 pm. Now, let's talk specifics. The areas likely to get the

science

Spinning With The Planet

February 3, 2025

The Earth spins in space, and it's ever so slightly tilted. This tilt is a big deal. To understand how big, let's break down what we know. Earth's axis goes in a slow motion wobble. This wobble is like a spinning top that slowly changes its tilt over 10, 000 years. But don't think it's a perfect ci

environment

Lizards' Hot Summer: How Habitats Affect Their Survival

February 3, 2025

Hot climates are not just for beach holidays for reptiles. For a lizard species in Argentina , like the L. cuyumhue, the type of habitat they call home is critical during hot summers. In Argentina, the lizard Liolaemus cuyumhue has to deal with rising temperatures. This does not just happen

health

The Flu and the Reality: Why It's Tough to Predict What's Worth It, for Our Elderly?

February 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered how any country decides which flu vaccine works best for elderly people? It's not as easy as it sounds. For Spain, there's been a bunch of new vaccines in the past few years. In an effort understand if these vaccines are actually worth money spent on them, health decision-make

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Gluten Worries: Kids with Celiac Disease Spotlight

February 3, 2025

Celiac disease is a common immune system issue in the gut. It pops up in kids and shows up with special antibodies that don't like something called transglutaminase 2. First things first, these antibodies are like the body's alarm system going off. Kids often have celiac disease right in

health

The Hazardous Pioneer of PFAS: Uncovering Their Toxic Effects on the Human Liver

February 3, 2025

First, let's talk about PFAS. These are chemicals that are used in various products, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFFs). AFFFs are made up of complex mixtures and are used to fight fires. They are designed to save lives, but they have a dark side. Firefighters rely on AFFFs to put out

education

How Reviewing Peers Without Payment Could Affect the Future of Science.

February 3, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of science, one thing is clear: research comes with costs. These costs don't just include buying lab equipment or paying for materials. There's another, often overlooked, cost: the time and effort researchers put into reviewing each others' studies. In the academic world,

health

Pregnancy Predicaments: Liver Issues in Mothers-To-Be

February 3, 2025

So, what's going on in Bangladesh, with pregnant women and liver problems? The truth is that liver issues aren't just common they're something that can happen to any pregnant women. This can happen for several reasons. Liver problems can be related to pregnancy or exist before conception, affecting

science

Nanotechnology Shakes Up Drugs and DNA

February 3, 2025

In the exciting world of nanotechnology, tiny protein bubbles, or nanovesicles, are making waves. These tiny guys are different from traditional liposomes, which are often used in medicines. They are built from proteins and peptides and are less likely to trigger an immune response and show better r