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Coastal Spider Lily: Hidden Power in its Petals

November 28, 2024

Hymenocallis littoralis, known as the Coastal Spider Lily, is a beautiful plant from the Amaryllidaceae family. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Scientists have recently discovered some amazing things about this plant. They found five new chromones, a new benzopyran, and

health

Counting Deaths Differently: Brazil's New Method for Understanding Violence

November 28, 2024

Violence is a major concern in Brazil, but understanding the true extent of it has been tough. The Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM) is a key source of data, but it's not always perfect. Researchers have been working on a new way to make sense of this information. They call it the GBD-Bra

health

Mental Health Trends in Denmark: A Generational Shift

November 27, 2024

Have you ever wondered how mental health trends change over time? In Denmark, researchers have noticed something interesting. The number of people experiencing mental disorders has been rising in recent years. But why is this happening? Unfortunately, no one has a clear answer yet. Most studies don'

science

Lichens and their Microbe Partners: New Hope Against Biofilms

November 27, 2024

Lichens, those fascinating plants that grow on rocks and trees, have been around for a long time. Scientists first took notice of them in the 1870s and found that they produce special substances that can affect bacteria and fungi. More recently, we've discovered that lichens have a whole community o

health

Epilepsy Treatments: A Nationwide Look at Laser and Nerve Stimulation

November 27, 2024

Let's take a look at how two different treatments for epilepsy have been used across the United States. We're talking about Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and Vagus Nerve stimulation (VNS). Both are used to help people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medicine. First, it's important

entertainment

Why Noxus Might Be the Next Big Hit for Arcane Fans

November 27, 2024

Arcane fans, get ready for more! The show's finale left us with lots of questions, especially about Noxus. According to showrunner Christian Linke, there are plans to explore three new regions: Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia. Noxus stands out as it's already been involved in Arcane's story. Plus, it has

business

Mexican Beer Gets Pricier? Trump's Tariff Threats Explained

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered how geopolitics can affect your beer budget? Let's dive into the recent buzz around Constellation Brands andDonald Trump's tariff proposals. When Trump hints at slapping a 25% tariff on Mexican imports, it sends ripples through the beer market. Why? Well, Constellation Brands brings in

entertainment

Jessica Knight's New Friend and Parker's Old Enemy

November 26, 2024

This week on NCIS, Jessica Knight made an unexpected friend while solving a case that dug up a long-lost past. Let's break down what happened. The episode started with a robbery at the penthouse of Freddy and Melinda Radmore. At first, it seemed like Freddy was the target because of his government

finance

Ken Griffin: Selling Citadel Stake Could Happen

November 26, 2024

Citadel's founder Ken Griffin hinted that he might sell a small part of his hedge fund someday. He made this comment at an event in New York. Griffin said it was a smart move to sell a piece of Citadel Securities to Sequoia and Paradigm in 2022. This deal put the firm's value at $22 billion. Griffi

science

How EGFR Gets Wrapped Up: Different Paths for Different Ligands

November 26, 2024

The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci