**STEM from Scratch: March Opportunities for Youth Engagement** STEM from Scratch is dedicated to enhancing awareness of STEM-related opportunities available for youth, enabling the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. In March, a range of programs throughout Canada are available for eager young learners wishing to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, and […]
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On August 31, the New York Times released an opinion editorial entitled “Historians Observe Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Assaults on Science” by William J. Broad. The piece draws connections between Trump’s supposed antagonism towards science and comparable behaviors exhibited by authoritarian figures throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the Catholic Church’s repression of scientific […]
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**Researchers Discover Unforeseen DNA Configurations During Cellular Division** For many years, researchers operated under the assumption that they comprehended DNA dynamics during cellular division thoroughly. The dominant theory suggested that the genome completely disassembles its complex 3D configuration, only to progressively reconstruct it after cell division. However, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]
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Chemical firm BASF has separated its coatings segment into an independent entity valued at €7.7 billion (£6.7 billion). Private equity firm Carlyle, in collaboration with Qatar Investment Authority, is acquiring a 60% stake in the new company, while BASF retains a 40% interest. The division encompasses automotive coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment sectors. […]
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Researchers have uncovered fresh evidence indicating that maintaining low cholesterol levels throughout one’s lifespan, whether due to genetic factors or pharmaceutical interventions, may reduce the risk of dementia by as much as 80% for specific drug targets. This conclusion stems from an extensive study monitoring over one million individuals across Denmark, England, and Finland. The […]
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Astronomers have recently witnessed something remarkable: a black hole devouring a star far from its expected vicinity. This phenomenon, labeled AT 2024tvd, took place 2,600 light-years away from its galaxy’s nucleus, generating unprecedented radio signals that changed faster than any previously documented. Typically, such tidal disruption events (TDEs) happen near galactic centers, but this irregularity […]
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Scientists have discovered that a commonly prescribed diabetes medication, in combination with nasal insulin, effectively enhanced brain health in individuals with early Alzheimer’s disease, indicating a potential change in how doctors may address the condition beyond recently authorized drugs targeting amyloid plaques. The four-week study conducted by Wake Forest University School of Medicine examined empagliflozin, […]
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**Researchers in China Create Supersized Cycloalkane Analogues** Scientists at East China University of Science and Technology have achieved notable advancements in the exploration of cycloalkanes by developing a collection of macrocyclic molecules that resemble larger versions of cyclobutane, cyclopentane, and cyclohexane. This research, spearheaded by Zhaohui Wang and his team, seeks to offer new perspectives […]
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Researchers have discovered that blending fermented kefir with various prebiotic fibers yields more potent anti-inflammatory effects compared to consuming omega-3 supplements or fiber alone. The synergy, evaluated over a duration of six weeks in healthy adults, led to a greater reduction of inflammatory markers in the bloodstream than either intervention individually. The investigation, spearheaded by […]
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Researchers at the University of Virginia and the Salk Institute have discovered a molecule, pleiotrophin, whose deficiency may account for incorrect brain wiring in Down syndrome. Pleiotrophin is essential for establishing connections among brain cells. Its reinstatement enhanced brain function in adult mice long after their nervous systems had matured, indicating a novel method for […]
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