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Meme Coins Trump and Melania Lose Half Their Value in Days

January 21, 2025

In just a few days, the crypto tokens named after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have seen their values drop by over 50%. The $TRUMP coin, launched by the former president, fell from $75 to $37. 85, while the $MELANIA coin, launched by the First Lady, dropped from $13. 70 to $4.

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Zinc and Metformin: A Fertility Boost for Diabetic Mice

January 19, 2025

Ever wondered why some diabetic guys might have trouble having kids? It's all about zinc, a mineral that keeps sperm and reproductive organs in tip-top shape. But diabetes messes with zinc levels, causing problems. Scientists decided to test if zinc and a common diabetes drug called metformin could

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How Split Habitats Affect Little Desert Lizards

January 18, 2025

Habitat fragmentation is a big problem for certain animals, and small reptiles feel this impact hard. Imagine trying to cross a bunch of highways just to find food or a mate – it's tough! This study looked at a specific lizard species, Phrynocephalus przewalskii, in Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia. They

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Unlocking the Power of Slow-Release Fertilizers in Modern Farming

January 16, 2025

Farming is a big deal in any country's economy. To grow plants well and get more crops, farmers need to water their fields and give the soil the right nutrients. With more people in the world, we need more food. So, farmers use synthetic fertilizers to help plants grow faster. But these fertilizers

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When Epilepsy Meets Hormones: A Surprising Infant Case

January 16, 2025

Imagine this: a tiny infant, just a few months old, is fighting epilepsy. Doctors prescribe a hormone therapy called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to help. Shockingly, instead of helping, it triggers a dangerous heart rhythm disorder called ventricular tachycardia. This isn't a story from a med

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Warning on Hidden Dangers in Fertilizer

January 15, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new alert. It's about something called "forever chemicals" found in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. These chemicals, known as PFAS, are used in things like nonstick pans and stain-resistant carpets. They don’t break down and can stick around i

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Plant Smells Help Bugs Beat Defenses

January 14, 2025

When plants get attacked by bugs, they release special smells called herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs). Scientists wanted to know if these smells help or hurt certain insect larvae. Using two kinds of moth pests, the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and the tobacco cutworm (S. litura),

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Hot Air Treatment's Impact on Nectarines' Taste and Shelf Life

January 14, 2025

Ever wondered how hot air affects nectarines after they're picked? Scientists treated nectarines with hot air at 40°C for 4 hours and stored them at 1°C for 35 days. They noticed some interesting changes. The nectarines stayed firm longer, lost less weight, and didn't brown as much inside. This mean

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Natural Fixes for Erectile Dysfunction: What Works and What's Just Hype?

January 14, 2025

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects many men, making it hard to get or keep an erection. It can be caused by stress, health issues like diabetes, or even certain medications. While some turn to drugs like Viagra, others look for natural remedies. Let's see what science says about these. Red grape jui

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The Aromatic World of Bee Pollen

January 13, 2025

Scientists have been exploring the scents of bee pollen from Central and Eastern Europe. They used a special technique called headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) along with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-olfactometry (GC-MS-O) to figure out the best way to extract the smells. They