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Helping Hands: Specialists Connecting Families with Peer Support

December 12, 2024

Families with kids who need specialized healthcare often find a lifeline in chats with other families going through similar experiences. These peer-to-peer conversations can offer emotional, social, and practical help. Pediatric subspecialists play a crucial role here — they're not just doctors but

entertainment

Comedians in Drama: Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow's New Netflix Show

December 11, 2024

Ray Romano, known for his comedy in "Everybody Loves Raymond, " is trying something new with Netflix's "No Good Deed. " This dramedy series, co-starring Lisa Kudrow, follows families looking to buy a home from a mysterious couple. Romano was drawn to the script's twists and turns, as well as the cha

politics

RFK Jr. Pushes for Daughter-in-Law's CIA Role

December 11, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a nominee for the Health and Human Services Secretary position, is reportedly lobbying for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to become the deputy director of the CIA. Kennedy, who previously worked at the CIA undercover, has been critical of the agency. The role doe

environment

How Ants and Plants Dance with Temperature

December 10, 2024

Ever thought about how ants and plants hang out together? It's all about mutual benefit. Some plants make sweet treats called extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) for ants. In return, ants guard the plants against hungry critters. But what happens when it gets hot? A study in Brazil's Caatinga dry forest fo

politics

The Unresolved Case of Austin Tice

December 9, 2024

A dozen years ago, an American freelance journalist named Austin Tice disappeared while covering the conflict in Syria. Born in Houston, he had been reporting for The Washington Post and McClatchy newspapers before his vanishing act. A concerning video emerged showing him captive, but little solid e

technology

Box Embeddings: A Fresh Look at Geometric Learning

December 9, 2024

Geometric embeddings have been in the spotlight lately for their natural ability to represent relationships using containment. One popular method is box embeddings, where objects are depicted as n-dimensional hyperrectangles. These boxes are special because they can be intersected easily and their v

crime

Salisbury University Students' Charges Dropped: A New Turn

December 9, 2024

Imagine this: A group of students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were once facing serious charges for an alleged attack. Now, in a surprising change, 12 out of 15 students are no longer accused of hate crimes or first-degree assault. They now face lesser charges of false imprisonment and

science

Tadpoles' Swimming Slowdown: Antimony's Impact on Metabolism and Genes

December 9, 2024

Antimony, a heavy metal, affects the swimming speed of Pelophylax nigromaculatus tadpoles. Researchers found that when these critters are exposed to antimony in two different ways—either in short bursts (pulse exposure) or continuously (constant exposure) for 28 days—they swim significantly slower.

science

Navigating Two Decades in Scientific Publishing

December 7, 2024

Imagine looking back at 20 years of leading a scientific publishing journey. The landscape has transformed, and it's not just about papers anymore. It's about speed, accessibility, and the power of digital platforms. Back in the day, it was all about the traditional model—weeks of waiting for papers

politics

Romania's Presidential Election: A Russian Populist Push?

December 7, 2024

Something strange is happening in Romania. A right-wing populist candidate, Calin Georgescu, is surging in popularity, thanks to a mysterious TikTok campaign. Many suspect Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand in this. If Georgescu wins, it could pull Romania back into Russia's orbit, dealing a bl