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Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

November 17, 2024

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an

science

How Sulfur Gets Into Polyketides: Unveiling the SH Domain's Magic

November 16, 2024

Ever wondered how some natural products get their sulfur touch? Polyketide synthases (PKSs) are like brilliant artists, painting diverse polyketide compounds. But they don't often dip into the sulfur paintbox. Enter thiocysteine lyase (SH) domains, found in the leinamycin (LNM) family. We've been st

health

Discovering Healthy Bacteria in Breast Milk: A New Hope Against Cancer

November 16, 2024

Scientists in Türkiye have found something amazing in breast milk. They discovered four new strains of a bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. These tiny helpers might be our new allies in the fight against colon cancer. First, let's talk about their superpowers. These bacteria can survive

politics

voters surprise, election shakes up old ideas

November 16, 2024

Politics often relies on guesswork. We guess how people might vote and what they care about based on certain traits. Last week's election showed some of these guesses were right. Men mostly voted for the GOP, and women leaned towards Democrats. College grads tilted progressive, while working-class v

health

Exercising in Thin Air: The Role of Tart Cherries on Post-Workout Blood Pressure

November 15, 2024

Ever thought about how cycling in low-oxygen conditions affects your blood pressure after a workout? Scientists decided to figure this out. They asked 12 young adults to cycle until they were worn out in three different scenarios: regular air without any supplements, low-oxygen air with a dummy pill

crypto

Dog Mayor Contest: A Crypto Twist

November 15, 2024

Have you ever heard of a dog mayor? In New York City, there's a fun contest to crown one. But this year, something unusual happened. A bunch of crypto fans decided to use the contest to promote a memecoin. A dog named Bertram, also known as Bertie, became the center of their plan. They wanted to boo

politics

Maori MPs Use Traditional Dance to Protest Bill in New Zealand Parliament

November 15, 2024

In New Zealand, things got a bit heated in parliament when Maori members decided to express their disapproval of a new bill in a unique way. They performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance, right in the middle of a vote. This bill is all about how to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi, a super old ag

technology

iPhones Now Reboot to Stay Safe: How Apple's New Feature Works

November 15, 2024

You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to

health

Fighting Stigma: A Look at Germany's Mad Pride Parades and the Blue Caravan

November 15, 2024

Imagine a world where mental health is celebrated, and stigma is challenged in the streets. That's exactly what happens in Germany, where two unique movements have been shaking up the conversation around psychiatry. First, there are the Mad Pride Parades, which started in 2013 and have since been he

health

Health Insurance Renewal: Millions May Lose Coverage

November 15, 2024

Imagine you're one of the millions of Americans who rely on health insurance subsidies from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies, which help lower the cost of premiums, are set to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress doesn't renew them, you might be in trouble. The Congressional Budget O