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Big News and Local Happenings: A Week in Review

December 14, 2024

This week, the world watched as a major political shift occurred in Syria. Rebels took control, forcing the country’s long-time leader, Bashar Assad, to seek refuge in Russia. With the end of President Joe Biden's term approaching, the future of the region remains unclear. In the United States, the

health

How Sericin and Hydroxychloroquine Team Up to Fight Lung Cancer in Mice

December 14, 2024

There's an interesting team-up happening in the world of science. Researchers found that sericin and hydroxychloroquine (HQ) can work together to reduce lung damage and even prevent early stages of lung cancer in mice. This duo targets a specific pathway in the body called PI3K/Akt/Nrf2/NF-κB. By ta

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Uncovering a New Weapon Against Alzheimer's: The Hunt for Caspase-6 Inhibitors

December 14, 2024

Caspase-6, a protein linked to brain cell death and neurodegeneration, has been on scientists’ radar for a while. This protein is especially active during inflammation and may play a role in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have now combined two drug-designing approaches to find

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Tiny Particles, Big Problems: How PM2. 5 Affects Artery Plaques

December 13, 2024

Tiny particles called PM2. 5 can make atherosclerotic plaques in our arteries unstable, although scientists aren't sure exactly how they do this. To figure it out, scientists fed a high-fat diet and gave vitamin D3 injections to 56 Wistar rats to create atherosclerotic models. These rats were then d

politics

FBI Director Wray to Step Down: What's Next?

December 12, 2024

The FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, has made a big decision. He plans to leave his job at the end of Biden's term. This move comes as President-elect Trump has been criticizing Wray and wants to choose his own FBI director. Wray has been in charge since 2017, when Trump picked him for the

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The Role of miRNAs in Cancer Drug Resistance: A Closer Look

December 12, 2024

Cancer is a major health issue worldwide, and breast cancer, in particular, is a significant concern. Despite advancements in treatment and prevention, it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of breast cancer.

technology

Drones Over New Jersey: A Mystery Unfolds

December 12, 2024

Imagine if you saw something flying in the sky that you just couldn't explain. That's exactly what people in New Jersey have been experiencing lately. It all began on November 18, with frequent drone sightings in Morris County. But these aren't ordinary drones—some are as big as 6 feet wide! Althoug

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How Sustainable Design Can Improve Healthcare Spaces

December 11, 2024

Imagine you're designing a hospital. You want it to be good for patients and staff, right? But also, you want it to be kind to the environment. How do you balance both? A recent study found that by looking at past research, we can see where these two goals overlap. Scientists checked through lots o

entertainment

Explore Your Way: Avowed Lets You Mix Up Quests

December 10, 2024

Obsidian Entertainment, the brains behind Avowed, has a cool idea for their game. They want players to have fun in any way they choose! Berto Ritger, their Environment Region Designer, revealed that players can start most quests in multiple ways. Forget following quest markers like a robot; you can

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Designing the Support Buddy App with Breast Cancer Survivors

December 10, 2024

Breast cancer is a global health concern, with a high survival rate in the US, at 91% over five years. Despite this, many survivors face mental health challenges like depression and anxiety due to the stress and uncertainty that comes with survivorship. Over 40% of survivors grapple with these issue