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aria

Malaria Alert in Peru

February 2, 2025

"The Amazon rainforest and the Tumbes coastal region in Peru are hotspots for malaria. The disease is a pressing concern, and both the local community and healthcare workers are on the frontlines of dealing with this issue. This means that new diagnostic tools need the input of those who will be usi

politics

Aid Uncertainty - What Happens Now?

February 2, 2025

In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff

politics

Devastation in Omdurman: Market Attack

February 2, 2025

In the midst of a brutal civil war in Sudan, the city of Omdurman became the target of yet another paramount tragedy. Paramilitary forces, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched a brutal attack on the Sabrein Market this past weekend. The aftermath was grim: 54 people lost their live

environment

Predicting Pest Populations: How Weather and Crops Shape Corn Earworm Numbers

February 2, 2025

The corn earworm, a not-so-friendly pest, causes big problems for crops all over North America. Its numbers go up and down yearly, and this is mainly due to weather conditions and the availability of plants it likes to munch on. Scientists have studied these patterns for a long time, but farmers are

technology

Making Finite Element Simulation Smarter and More Accurate

February 1, 2025

When engineers and scientists want to simulate a crash, they often turn to the Finite Element Method (FEM). It's like a super-detailed map that shows exactly how things will break and bend under impact. FEM helps them get accurate and detailed simulations. Unfortunately, it’s a bit greedy wi

health

Malaria Meets the Zebrafish Model

February 1, 2025

It is tragic but true. Malaria, especially during pregnancy, can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child. But finding drugs that are safe for pregnant women, especially during the first three months, has always been a challenge. Researchers have long been trying to

health

Dangers of Gastric Bypass Surgery

January 31, 2025

Metabolic bariatric surgery has long-term effects and complications, especially when it comes to nutrition. So what is being done about these issues. Obesity is a major health concern. It increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Metabolic bariatric surgery is a trea

environment

Grasshoppers Growing Up Fast and Slow

January 31, 2025

In the ever-changing world, it is revealed that climate change impacts grasshoppers. . Some rise in size while others shrink down. And a primary factor is the timing - or season. In mountain ranges, the size differences among these insects seemed to depend on the time of year and their elevation. So

entertainment

Your Long route to Stardom

January 31, 2025

Marianne Faithfull. a powerful name in music that exploded into Rock and Roll since her death. "She was so much a part of my life for so long. told Mick Jagger. Marianne sang songs for people. New York Times, News Paper, Liberation and the Rolling Stones were part of her band. She

politics

Hostages Freed, But Gaza Truce Faces Bumps

January 30, 2025

The tense ceasefire in Gaza saw the release of eight more hostages by Hamas on January 30, 2025. This event, however, was not smooth sailing. The handover of some of these captives was chaotic, with thousands of people and masked militants crowding around. Israel was not happy with this and proteste