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Fighting Superbugs: Should a Scientific Panel Be Independent or Intergovernmental?

January 4, 2025

The world needs a solid plan to tackle the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This means turning the best scientific evidence into actionable policies. In 2024, the United Nations highlighted the need for a scientific panel on AMR. This panel could fill crucial gaps in global coordinat

crime

Sudden Plane Crash: Fullerton Factory Fire & Lessons

January 3, 2025

In the early days of January 2025, Fullerton, California, was struck by a tragedy that shocked the community. A small plane, identified as a single-engine Van’s RV-10, crashed into a local furniture factory after taking off from a nearby airport. This unfortunate event resulted in two fatalities onb

health

The Mediterranean Diet Shines Again in 2025

January 3, 2025

In 2025, the Mediterranean diet once more bagged the top spot in U. S. News & World Report's annual diet rankings. This diet, often called a lifestyle, focuses on eating fruits, veggies, grains, olive oil, and nuts while limiting sweets, dairy, and meat, especially red meat. Fish, especially fatty t

entertainment

Unmasking Secrets: How News and Social Media Handled a Japanese Entertainment Scandal

January 3, 2025

You’ve probably heard about big scandals in the news, right? Well, one that shook up Japan was the sexual abuse scandal in the entertainment industry. This wasn't just a simple mistake. It was a web of silence that took years to break through. News outlets played a big part in exposing this mess. T

health

The Impact of Skin GVHD on Patients' Daily Lives

January 2, 2025

People who get a stem cell transplant often face a tricky condition called skin graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This can make life tough and even dangerous. But what really matters to patients, day to day, isn't clear. Doctors wonder which parts of life this disease hits the hardest. Patients wit

science

Understanding How Nipah Virus Fuses: A Closer Look at Its Proteins

January 2, 2025

Ever wondered how viruses like Nipah manage to invade our cells? It all comes down to their proteins, particularly the fusion protein, NiV-F. This protein is crucial for the virus to fuse with our cell membranes, allowing it to enter and replicate. Nipah virus, like other paramyxoviruses, uses two

health

Eating for the Planet and Your Genes

January 2, 2025

Ever wondered how your diet might impact your genetic predisposition to obesity? Scientists in the CARTaGENE cohort asked the same question and decided to explore the relationship between the Planetary Health Diet and obesity-related genes. This diet, recommended by the EAT-Lancet Commission, is des

environment

Avery County's Recovery Hits a Roadblock

December 31, 2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Avery County is facing a new challenge. With bridges washed away, over 20 residents are cut off from emergency services. This mountainous county, home to 18, 000 people, has already seen 400 residents displaced and 120 homes destroyed or severely damaged. Recovery ef

technology

The Future of Green Hydrogen: Challenges and Solutions in Alkaline HER Electrocatalysts

December 30, 2024

Green hydrogen, renowned for its zero-CO 2 emissions and high energy density, is becoming a hot topic as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Scientists have made significant strides in a process called the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). This process, used to generate high-pur

politics

Former President Jimmy Carter: A Life of Service and Peace

December 30, 2024

At 100 years old, former President Jimmy Carter has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that spans beyond his single term in office. Carter, a Georgia native, served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. After leaving the White House, he dedicated his life to peace and human