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Harmonizome 3. 0: A Giant Leap in Understanding Genes and Proteins

November 22, 2024

You might be wondering what makes the Harmonizome 3. 0 so special. Well, let’s dive into it! This new version of the Harmonizome database has been upgraded to include a whopping 26 new datasets. What does that mean? It means that it now contains nearly 12 million associations between genes and vario

politics

Democrats' Diversity Push: A Wake-up Call

November 22, 2024

The 2024 election was a surprise for the Democratic Party, which saw a shift in their voter base. They lost support among Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, and both the working and middle class. The only group where they made gains was college-educated white voters. This raised questions about their approa

politics

Why Federal Workers Might Reconsider Their Jobs Under New Rules

November 21, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is planning to end remote work for federal employees. The idea is to push workers to quit and reduce the federal workforce. This comes after both Musk

science

Exploring Magnetic Fields in Layered Materials: A New Discovery

November 21, 2024

The study of interacting topological phases has always been intriguing, with one notable example being the composite Fermi liquid, which forms in strong magnetic fields. Recently, scientists have predicted that a similar phenomenon, the zero-field composite Fermi liquid, could occur in a twisted MoT

education

No More Snow Days in NYC: Remote Learning to Replace Them

November 21, 2024

New York City students won't have traditional snow days this year. Instead, they'll switch to remote learning when bad weather hits. The city's Department of Education is sticking with this plan, even though it faced issues earlier this year. Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced this at

politics

Musk and Ramaswamy's Idea: Bring Federal Workers Back to Offices

November 21, 2024

Two influential figures in tech, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, have an interesting idea for the future of federal workers. They want to end remote work and bring everyone back to the office. Why? They believe it could shrink the federal workforce. They think that if workers don't want to come in, t

health

The Tiny Sensor Revolutionizing Depression Diagnosis

November 21, 2024

Imagine a world where diagnosing depression is as simple as a single blood test. Well, scientists have made a big step towards that reality with a little invention: a 3D-printed sensor. This tiny device, made with materials like carbon black and gold nanoparticles, can detect something called Apolip

politics

Ukraine's Capital Braces: US Embassy Shuts Amid Warning

November 20, 2024

The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv made the decision to stay closed on Wednesday after getting a heads-up about a possible big Russian air strike on the city. This move came right after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the green light to hit targets in Russia using U. S. -made missiles, which didn't sit well

politics

Jimmy Lai's Trial: A Peek into Hong Kong's Freedom Fight

November 20, 2024

In a major trial, former media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied working with foreign powers, as he defends himself against serious charges. Lai, a strong advocate for democracy, faces life in prison if convicted. He's accused of influencing foreign policy and publishing seditious material through his med

science

Nickel-Infused Carbon Nets Boost Energy Storage and Heat Conversion

November 20, 2024

Scientists have crafted a remarkable dual-carbon network infused with nickel nanoparticles to encapsulate paraffin wax. This innovative design, called CH@Ni-CNTs, features carbon nanotubes zipping through carbon honeycombs. The purpose? To enhance light capture and convert that energy into heat more