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The Gourmet Guide To the Galaxy: The Spaghettification of Black Holes
Our journey begins here… Bathed in the sunset’s glow, Arthur Dent enjoyed his pasta. His eyes were caught by a “Black Hole Chef’s Pasta House” ad in the Star Evening paper. This restaurant is said to have the universe’s supreme dining experience, where the chef uses black hole tidal forces to create unmatched hand-pulled spaghetti,…
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Exploring Semaglutide Beyond Diabetes: The Emergence of Ozempic in Weight Management and Its Societal Implications
In just two years, from 2021 to 2023, the Google search volume for “Ozempic” skyrocketed by an astonishing 726.83%, signaling a surging interest in the drug.1 Ozempic was developed as a medication to manage Type II Diabetes (T2D), and does so by stimulating insulin release and suppressing appetite. Although it is not the first T2D…
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Restoring California’s Kelp Forests
The Destruction of California’s Underwater Landmark Imagine if all the skyscrapers in New York City disappeared one day. How would losing the buildings that define the city’s iconic skyline impact the character and culture of New York? What would happen if the landmarks grounding the city in its history were no longer there to help…
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Early Dark Energy: A Possible Solution to the Hubble Tension
As measurements of the Hubble constant using different methods become more precise, the Hubble tension becomes more defined. However, early dark energy, a model of dark energy that could change the way scientists understand the expansion of the Universe, poses a fascinating solution.
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X-Linked Genetic Deviations Give Rise to Neural Developmental Disorders
Introduction People describe DNA in many ways. Bill Gates has likened it to a computer program, though it far surpasses the complexity of any man-made software. Another depicts DNA as its own language, telling the story of life itself. Even the pages of a biology textbook may describe DNA as the blueprint for life. All…
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The Tug-of-War of Emotion in Children With AuDHD
Imagine having a long-lasting tug-of-war in your brain, where two rival teams intensely vie for control. This competition takes place every day in children with AuDHD, who experience both Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In one corner, the ADHD team exerts boundless energy, pulling out all the stops with unbridled fervor and…
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A Universe Full of Milky Ways: Revelations by JWST
How old is our Galaxy, and when did Milky Way-like galaxies start to form? The answer to how we got here may be written in the cosmos, in galaxies that mirror our own and perhaps carry the same potential.
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Illuminating Parkinson’s Disease with STORM Microscopy
The chemical messenger of a neuron, a neurotransmitter, is only 0.5-5 nanometers in size. They don’t look like much, but these miniscule molecules are responsible for a cascade of signals that lead to a neuron firing in the brain. However, visualizing such small structures is no easy feat.
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Hacking Neural Networks: How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Improves Functional and Structural Dysconnectivity
Depression is an increasing health concern, affecting an estimated 280 million people worldwide. Fortunately, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, offers hope for those diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression
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Nanomaterials in Regenerative Dentistry
Your gums do not regenerate after gum disease—it is impossible. For people who don’t brush and floss two times a day, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) quickly forms. Without proper intervention, this disease can cause gum recession, tooth loss, and the destruction of the jawbone.