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  Tens of thousands of people are protesting around the world to call for an end to Israel's bombings in Gaza. They disagree with their governments supporting Israel and march to show their own support for Palestine’s liberation as the number of deaths continue to rise. To read the full article…

The monkeypox virus is currently mutating at a ‘much higher rate’ than it had been previously, and these mutations increase the possibility of human to human transmission. The authors behind this research emphasize the need for outbreak prevention and control.  Click here to read the whole…

Recent research, written about by Darren Incorvaia on ScienceNews.com, has challenged the conventional understanding of bacteriophages, bacteria-killing viruses. It was previously believed that these viruses only interacted with the bacteria they infect. However, a study conducted by microbiologist…

A recent study in Peru, written about on ScienceNews.com by Saima Iqbal, found that llamas helped revitalize barren land left behind by melting glaciers. Researchers, in partnership with local farmers, allowed llamas to graze on designated plots from 2019 to 2022. Over this period, the soil…

A new study, written about by Patrick Pester on LiveScience.com, reveals the existence of a Jurassic sea monster called Lorrainosaurus, belonging to the pliosaur group known as Thalassophonea. This creature, with a 4.3-foot-long jaw, represented the oldest "megapredatory" pliosaur on record, ruling…

The origins of human burial rituals are discussed by Patrick Pester in his LiveScience.com article. While there's no definitive answer, the earliest evidence suggests that deliberate human burials date back to the Middle Paleolithic, around 120,000 years ago. These early burials occurred in caves,…

A study conducted by Rutgers University, written about by ScienceDaily.com, found that oncology doctors who exhibit more empathy help promote better psychological health in breast cancer patients. Effective communication by healthcare providers plays a crucial role in reducing uncertainty and,…

University of Oxford researchers have made a significant breakthrough by 3D printing human stem cells to create engineered brain tissue that mimics the architecture of the cerebral cortex. When implanted into mouse brain slices, the printed cells integrated with the host tissue. According to an…

In June, it was announced that the final two years of a $1 billion investment in treating STDs would not be given. Since then, the rates of STDs have increased nationwide as the people working in the tracing and contact of STDs no longer have the resources to do their jobs. To read the whole…

A study has found that eating just 2 servings of red meat per week can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and that the risk increases as consumption increases. Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources helped to reduce the risk. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing…

The CDC’s four day Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference was held in Atlanta in April and resulted in 13% of attendees later testing positive for COVID-19. Masks were optional for everyone, and nearly ¾ of survey respondents said they did not wear any face covering during the conference. There…

The lawsuit was filed against insulin makers Sanofi, Novo Nordisk and Lilly in 2017 for purposefully raising the price of their insulin. As part of the $13.5M settlement, Lilly has agreed to cap its out-of-pocket insulin prices at $35 for the next four years. Sanofi and Novo Nordisk have also…

The new bill in North Carolina bans abortion at 12 weeks, with 20 week exceptions for rape and incest, 24 week exceptions for some fetal abnormalities, and no limit when the pregnant person’s life is in danger. Governor Ray Cooper vetoed the bill after campaigning against it and urged Republicans…

Throughout the country, the pandemic has caused “educational harm” across all subjects to public school students. Those in lower income communities were affected even more, due to factors such as a higher rate of death from COVID and less access to consistent Internet for online classes. The…