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Imagine how tough it is for family members when someone they love gets locked up. A study looked into how people perceive the grief of these families. Over a thousand participants read short stories about grieving families, with variations in the duration of grief, race, and the type of crime commit

finance

Risk in the Crypto World: How Much Buffer Do We Need?

Ever since digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum started gaining traction with investors, a big question has been on everyone's mind: how risky are these investments? To answer that, we took a close look at two key metrics: Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES). These measures help

IgG4-Related Disease: From Steroids to Targeted Treatments

IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a curious immune condition. It makes certain organs swell and not work properly. One big clue is that affected organs grow special lymphoid tissues, called TLTs. Inside these, special helper T cells (Tfh2) turn regular B cells into IgG4+ cells, which cause the swell

Robots vs. Hands: A New Way to Fix Broken Hips

You know how doctors fix broken hips? Usually, they do it by hand. But now, there's a new kid on the block: TiRobot. This study wanted to see if TiRobot could do a better job than the good old-fashioned freehand method. So, researchers went on a big hunt through lots of medical databases, like PubMe

environment

Plants Powering Pollution-Fighting Batteries

Industrial wastewater often contains harmful pollutants like p-chlorophenol (4-CP) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). Scientists are looking for ways to clean up this mess and create energy at the same time. They've been experimenting with a type of plant called Leersia hexandra and a clever system c

sports

Man Utd's Goalkeeper Shake-up: What's Next?

January 5, 2025

Manchester United is on the hunt for two new goalkeepers, according to Sky Sports. The team is looking to bolster their goalkeeping squad, especially after some shaky performances this season. Current starter Andre Onana's spot is secure, but there's room for improvement in the backup roles. Sky Spo

Kids and Spinal Pain: A New Way to Listen

Picture this: up to a third of school-age kids are dealing with spinal pain. This isn't just a minor discomfort; it can mess with their school days, physical activities, and social time. Right now, we mostly rely on what parents tell us about their kids' pain. But let's face it, kids might experienc

Breastfeeding and Cancer: What Happens When You Stop Early?

You might not think about it, but stopping breastfeeding early could have some serious health effects. Scientists did a study with mice to find out why this might increase the risk of breast cancer, especially for women who don't breastfeed for long. Past research showed that mice who stopped breast

sports

Man United's New Owner: A Stormy Start

Manchester United's fans are upset with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS, saying they've made the club's atmosphere worse. Ratcliffe bought a big chunk of the club, hoping to improve things, but that hasn't happened yet. He's been making big changes to save money, like letting go of staff and

Transforming Dental Education: A Pathway to Preventive Care