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Why Most Carbon Asteroids Don't Make It to Earth

April 14, 2025

The solar system is filled with carbon-rich asteroids, but only a tiny fraction of these ever reach Earth's surface. This is a big problem for scientists who study space rocks. They want to understand why so few carbonaceous asteroids make it to our planet. A group of astronomers did some digging an

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The Hidden Role of Cytokines in Cancer Spread

April 14, 2025

Cytokines are small proteins that help cells communicate. They play a big role in how cancer spreads. This is a big deal in cancer research. Three specific cytokines have been found to spike right after surgery to remove breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer. These cytokines are TGF-β1, HGF, and I

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How Visuals Boost Speech Understanding in Noisy Spaces

April 14, 2025

In spaces filled with noise, grasping spoken words is tough. Listeners often rely on visual cues to make sense of what is being said. This is why lip-reading is a thing. The Audiovisual True-to-Life Assessment of Auditory Rehabilitation (AVATAR) is a tool designed to test how well people understa

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The Tiny Giants of the Universe

April 14, 2025

The universe is full of mysteries, and one of the biggest is the neutrino. These particles are so small that they are nearly impossible to detect. Scientists have been trying to figure out just how tiny they are. Recently, they set a new record for the upper limit of a neutrino's mass: no more than

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Measuring Men's Views on Sexual Aggression: A New Tool

April 14, 2025

The ASAW scale is a new way to measure how men feel about sexual aggression towards women. It's designed to help understand the role of these attitudes in sexual violence. The scale was created by asking men to judge how wrong it would be to act aggressively in various sexual situations. The goal

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The Hidden Hurdles: How Society Views Parkinson's Disease

April 14, 2025

Parkinson's disease is a progressive brain disorder. It has a big impact on people's lives. It is not just about physical symptoms. The way society views and treats people with Parkinson's is also a major issue. This is called stigma. It makes life even harder for those already dealing with a tough

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Eastern Europe's Ethical Research Revolution

April 14, 2025

Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being

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Aging Brains in Limbo: The Fight to Keep Alzheimer's Research Alive

April 13, 2025

The future of a major Alzheimer's research program hangs in the balance. The University of Washington's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) is in trouble. This program has been a key player in Alzheimer's research since 1985. It relies heavily on funding from the National Institutes of Health

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Genetic Links Between Metabolic and Mental Health Issues

April 13, 2025

The connection between metabolic conditions and mental health disorders is a significant public health issue. These conditions often appear together. However, the specific genetic regions and biological functions involved in this overlap are not well understood. To shed light on this, researchers co

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Bridging the Gap in Genetic Knowledge for British Pakistanis

April 13, 2025

The British Pakistani community faces a significant hurdle when it comes to accessing genetic services. This is mainly because there is a shortage of genetic information that speaks to their cultural needs. To tackle this issue, a project was launched to create an educational app specifically for th