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University Life: How Do Students Cope?

February 11, 2025

Life at university can be a major change for students. They face new challenges that can affect their mental health. This investigation looked at factors that cause distress, how students cope, and the support systems available to them. It focused on students in a non-Western country. It used a conc

science

Savings and Sensitivity: A New Way to Track Proteins

February 11, 2025

Scientists are always looking for better ways to study proteins. One common method is using a His-tag, a small piece of protein that helps scientists grab and study their target protein. Usually, scientists use antibodies to find and study these His-tagged proteins, but this can be really expensive.

crime

Deadly Crash: What Happened on Highway 28?

February 10, 2025

A devastating collision occurred on Highway 28, near Wenatchee, Sunday afternoon. A car zipping westbound on the highway tried to zoom around another car. Suddenly, a bus was in the way. The car hit the bus, and it crashed into a ditch near Rock Island Dam Road. The car also crashed into the othe

technology

California's Sky Show: Starlink Satellites Launch Rescheduled

February 10, 2025

The skies above Southern California were filled with excitement. A Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled for a Sunday evening launch, Feb 9th, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. But wait for it! The launch was delayed until Monday, Feb 10th, 2025. The new takeoff time was 3:4

politics

Voters Face a Tough Choice

February 10, 2025

Ecuador’s voters have a big decision to make before this election! There will be a runoff on April 13 for the country’s presidency, pitting current president Daniel Noboa against Luísa González. Both of these candidates have managed to beat out fourteen other hopefuls, so it is a huge deal.

health

Avocado Seeds: A Surprising Tool for Keeping Dentures Clean

February 10, 2025

Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra

education

Japan's Medical Students and Their Slanted Course Reviews

February 10, 2025

Imagine you're a medical student in Japan, you've just completed a rigorous course, and now the time has come for course evaluations. It is not as simple as it may be in many other countries. Culture, which is very different in Japan, plays a huge role in how students give academic feedback. Japan’s

health

Final Year Students' Insights on End-of-Life Care: A Ugandan Perspective

February 10, 2025

Palliative care has been a part of the curriculum for final-year nursing and medical students in Uganda for around 10 years. However, there has been a surprising lack of research into how well students understand and feel confident about providing this type of care. This gap in knowledge is a bit of

health

Why are Motorcycle Accidents Causing Brain Injuries in Rural Indonesia?

February 10, 2025

In a region where motorcycles are a primary mode of transport, a concerning issue has come to light, especially in North Maluku, Indonesia. This area has a significant number of road traffic accidents which result in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The problem is that there is no comprehensive data

politics

Media's Portrayal of Russia's President: A German Perspective

February 10, 2025

The way Germany pictures Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, in the media is influenced by a lot of different factors. This portrayal isn't just about words; it's about how language and communication tactics shape the image. Put simply, media in Germany is using these methods to show their opinion