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Joe Biden's Bittersweet Farewell After a Half-Century in Politics

January 18, 2025

President Joe Biden is set to leave office with a mix of pride and regret. After almost 50 years in Washington, he believes he could have done more and accomplished even greater things. But now, the man who once dreamed of vanquishing Donald Trump forever finds that his legacy is overshadowed by Tru

science

The Secret Life of Bacteria: How Alcaligenes faecalis D04 Battles Toxins

January 18, 2025

In China, microcystin LR (MC-LR) pollution is a big problem for both aquatic life and human health. Scientists found a special bacterium, Alcaligenes faecalis D04, that can break down MC-LR without needing oxygen. This bug was discovered in water and can deal with these toxins at a rate of 0. 303 mi

science

Leptin's Discovery: A 30-Year Milestone in Fighting Obesity

January 18, 2025

Imagine a tiny protein that could revolutionize the way we understand obesity and metabolism. That's exactly what leptin did thirty years ago. Discovered by chance, this little molecule has since become a big deal in the world of health and science. So, what's the story behind leptin? It all starte

entertainment

The Story Behind the Historic Munich Olympics Broadcast

January 17, 2025

Imagine a dark, smoky control room in 1972, filled with vintage equipment. This isn't your usual sports broadcast; it's a hostage crisis at the Munich Olympics. ABC Sports producers are scrambling. They're not news journalists, but they're confronting questions that still haunt today's media: What c

health

Thyroid Hormones and Fatty Liver: A New Hope for Treatment.

January 17, 2025

Imagine you're dealing with a fatty liver, a condition linked to low thyroid hormone levels. Scientists are exploring new molecules, called thyromimetics, that mimic thyroid hormones. One of these, Resmetirom, is already approved to treat certain liver diseases. The idea is that these molecules coul

health

Measuring Collagen Breakdown After Knee Surgery: A Comparison of Two Methods

January 16, 2025

Scientists are curious about how well two different tests measure the breakdown of collagen in urine after knee surgery. This study focused on patients who had their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed. The tests, known as ELISAs, are used to detect the levels of a specific collagen fragm

science

Plastic Pieces on the Move: A Closer Look at Microplastics in Rivers

January 16, 2025

Did you know tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, are all over our rivers and streams? Scientists wanted to understand how these microplastics move near the bottom of these waterways. They used a special tool called particle tracking velocimetry to watch four types of microplastics move in a lab

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Taylor Rooks: Fashion Icon and Sports Journalism Force

January 16, 2025

Taylor Rooks has made a name for herself in sports journalism, much like MJ in '97 and Brady in '07. She started her journey with a passion for sports and a dream to make it big. From SNY to Bleacher Report and Turner Sports, she's been on fire, landing exclusive interviews and bringing fresh perspe

health

Unclean Conditions Found at Multiple Boar’s Head Plants

January 15, 2025

Government inspectors have found unsanitary conditions in several Boar’s Head deli meat factories, not limited to the Virginia plant that was closed following a deadly outbreak of listeria. Reports from plants in Indiana, Arkansas, and Virginia detailed problems like meat residue on equipment, mold,

health

Esterified Octacosanol: A New Weapon Against High Cholesterol in Mice

January 15, 2025

Scientists are digging into a potential new way to fight high cholesterol in mice. They took a close look at lauric-acid-esterified octacosanol (LEO) and oleic-acid-esterified octacosanol (OEO). These are modified versions of octacosanol, a substance found naturally in foods like wheat germ and rice