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ctu

Unexpected Bone Breaks: Bisphosphonates and Lumbar Fractures

January 9, 2025

Have you heard of bisphosphonates? These drugs are popular for preventing bone fractures in older adults. Studies show they work great at increasing bone density and reducing hip and spine fractures. But here's a twist: some people taking bisphosphonates experience unusual fractures, especially in t

politics

A Mayor’s Plan to Unify and Improve Baton Rouge

January 9, 2025

On Wednesday afternoon, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Sid Edwards turned to the Rotary Club members with a clear vision for the city. He stressed that the community faces several challenges, such as crime and a sense of division, but he had plans to tackle them head-on. Firstly, Edwards aims to incr

health

Creating an Islamic Medical Guide: Malaysia's Unique Approach

January 7, 2025

In today's diverse healthcare world, meeting the specific needs of Muslim patients is more important than ever. However, without clear guidelines, healthcare professionals often face difficulties in providing care that aligns with Islamic values. To solve this, experts in Malaysia are developing a n

science

Improving Solar Cells: The Role of Phosphorus Doping

January 6, 2025

Scientists are making big strides in solar cell technology using cadmium telluride (CdTe). One key focus is enhancing the performance of these cells by adding tiny amounts of phosphorus (P) and selenium (Se). They've used advanced microscopes, like Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) and scanning s

health

The Surprising Truth About 5. 56 NATO Ammo

January 6, 2025

Ever wondered what's inside the ammunition used in popular rifles like the M16 and AR-15? Let's dive into the 5. 56 × 45-mm NATO M855 ammo, also known as the green tip. This round is a favorite among military and civilian shooters alike, but what makes it tick? First off, the structure of this ammo

technology

Safeguarding the Web: How NATO's HEIST is Protecting Internet Infrastructure

January 6, 2025

Ever thought about how the internet works under the sea? There's a whole network of cables carrying most of the world's internet traffic. But they're not safe from accidents or attacks. In February 2024, a missile hit in the Red Sea damaged some of these cables, showing just how fragile our global i

health

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

January 6, 2025

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

sports

The Secret to Sports Success: What Your Vastus Lateralis Muscle Says

January 6, 2025

Ever wondered what makes some athletes better than others? It might have a lot to do with their vastus lateralis muscle. This muscle, part of your quadriceps, can tell a lot about your sports performance. A recent study looked into how the architecture, quality, and stiffness of this muscle affect a

science

Solving Crystals: A New Way to Predict Structures from Powder X-Rays

January 5, 2025

Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where

science

Barium's 3D Crystal Maze: A New Metal-Organic Framework Explained

January 5, 2025

Scientists have created a cool new 3D crystal structure using barium and a special acid. This structure, called a metal-organic framework (MOF), is built from long, rod-like building blocks. These blocks are connected by a type of acid called terephthaloylbis(azanediyl)diacetic acid, or TPBA for sho