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cto

Beating Hepatitis C: More Than Medicine

November 25, 2024

Hepatitis C is a sneaky virus that's causing a lot of trouble in the US. In 2019 alone, it led to about 15, 000 deaths and racked up a whopping $7 billion in healthcare costs. Even though we saw a drop in infections before 2010, the numbers are climbing again. It's not just about the medical advance

environment

Elon Musk’s Factories: A Pollution Problem

November 25, 2024

Elon Musk’s Tesla factories have been facing a lot of pollution issues. The Texas gigafactory, which started operating in 2022, has been a big problem. Hazardous wastewater was going into Austin’s sewer system without being treated. Plus, a furnace used to melt metal for car parts was releasing toxi

politics

Black Women Reassess Political Role After Trump's Win

November 25, 2024

The 2024 election brought a wave of disappointment for many Black women. Teja Smith, founder of Get Social, feels the country has spoken and it's time to take a step back. After Trump's win, despite his divisive rhetoric and actions, many Black women are reevaluating their role in politics and socia

science

The TESLA Detective: Unraveling High-Energy Particle Collisions

November 25, 2024

Imagine you're a detective, and your job is to solve mysteries of the smallest particles in the universe. That's what scientists are doing with the TESLA collider and its special detective tool, a new high-energy e+e- annihilation detector. This isn't your typical detective work; we're talking about

technology

TSMC's 2nm Tech: Game Changer for 2025

November 25, 2024

TSMC, a leader in the semiconductor industry, is gearing up to roll out its 2nm process technology in 2025. This cutting-edge technology is expected to cause quite a stir, with major tech giants like Apple and NVIDIA already showing interest. The 2nm process promises big improvements in speed and en

science

Bugs on the Farm: How Flies Spread Antibiotic Resistance

November 25, 2024

Did you know that flies on cattle farms could be spreading antibiotic resistance? Let's dive into a study that explored this. Researchers wanted to figure out where antibiotic-resistant bacteria come from on a farm that doesn't use certain strong antibiotics. They tested other things like different

environment

Why Some European Conservation Plans Flourish and Others Fizzle

November 25, 2024

In Europe, various conservation efforts aimed at maintaining or restoring biodiversity have seen mixed results. But what makes some programs successful while others struggle? A study among experts explored this question. They looked at three different programs: two from governments (Natura 2000 and

health

Do We Need Doctors to Chat About Our Mental Health?

November 25, 2024

A recent survey showed that most adults in the US want their primary-care doctors to ask about their mental well-being. But surprisingly, only one in three say this actually happens during checkups. What's going on? Dr. Turner from Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles shared some thoughts. He says that

health

Who's at Risk? : Exploring PCOS Factors in Saudi Arabia

November 25, 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common health issue for women who can have babies. But who's more likely to get it in Saudi Arabia? That's what scientists wanted to find out. They looked at things like where people live, how much money they have, if they can go to a doctor easily, how they

health

Younger Athletes and ACL Reconstruction: What Doctors Need to Know

November 24, 2024

When young athletes get injured, doctors have to be extra careful. One of the major injuries they deal with is a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This is especially true for kids who are still growing. Research shows that these young athletes are more likely to have surgery failures if certain