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Solving Iran's Gastric Cancer Puzzle: A New Look at Prevention

December 6, 2024

Gastric cancer is a big problem in Iran, ranking high on the list of causes of death for both men and women. To understand it better, scientists used a method called Causal Layer Analysis (CLA). They read lots of documents and talked to experts. They found that gastric cancer is deeply rooted in soc

finance

Bitcoin's Surge: How Jerome Powell's Take on Crypto Matters

December 5, 2024

You might not expect the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, to influence bitcoin's value. But during a recent talk with CNBC, Powell’s comments gave bitcoin a boost. He revealed he doesn't own any crypto and noted that the Fed can't control it. But when he compared bitcoin to gold, people took no

health

Air Pollution and Cold Weather: A Double Threat to Heart Health

December 5, 2024

Did you know that the tiny particles in the air we breathe, called PM2. 5, can team up with cold temperatures to increase the risk of heart attacks? A recent study in China looked into this and found some surprising results. Researchers examined data from over a million heart attack patients across

finance

Fed Chair Powell's Last Public Chat Before Rate Decision

December 5, 2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be speaking at the New York Times' DealBook conference today. This talk is happening just two weeks before the central bank announces its decision on interest rates. It’s also Powell’s last public appearance before that important meeting. Markets are expecti

health

A Greener Way to Analyze Hep C Drugs

December 2, 2024

Ever wondered how scientists check if medicines like sofosbuvir and ledipasvir are doing their job? These drugs, approved to fight chronic hepatitis C, need precise measurement. So, scientists developed a new way to do this using ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), which is quick, green,

politics

Romania's Elections: A Balance of EU Support and National Identity

December 2, 2024

In a recent parliamentary vote, Romania's center-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu appears to have won a quarter of the vote, beating the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) by a close margin. AUR secured nearly 20 percent, pushing them into the

science

Mirror Magic: Mapping Material Stiffness with Light and Magnets

December 1, 2024

Meet the Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays (OMA), a unique tool designed to figure out how stiff biomimetic materials are, even on a tiny, cellular level. Picture this: a 5. 1 by 7. 2 millimeter field filled with 50, 000 teeny-tiny magnetic mirrors, each with optical grating structures and coated with

health

Brain Stimulation for Tourette's: A New Approach

December 1, 2024

Ever wondered if zapping your brain could help with Tourette's syndrome? Well, scientists have been exploring this idea. They've found that using a gentle electrical current on a specific brain area, called the supplementary motor area (SMA), might help. This technique is called transcranial direct

science

Unveiling the Secrets of Joha Rice: How a Little Change Makes a Big Difference

November 30, 2024

Assam's Joha rice is beloved worldwide for its delightful aroma, taste, and nutritional value, making it a high-priced commodity in both local and international markets. However, traditional Joha rice varieties aren't very productive due to their strong scent and sensitivity to daylength, which affe

entertainment

A Sad Farewell: Bob Bryar, Former My Chemical Romance Drummer, Dies at 44

November 30, 2024

Bob Bryar, the former drummer of the popular rock band My Chemical Romance, passed away at his Tennessee home on Wednesday, just before Thanksgiving. He was 44 years old. The news was confirmed by authorities to TMZ, who reported that no foul play was suspected. Bob's body was discovered badly decom