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Introverts do it their way

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Introvert's Bubble podcast explores introverts and homebodies, challenging stereotypes and advocating for their unique needs and perspectives in a world that often misunderstands them. Host Anung Vilay argues for a redefinition of introversion, emphasising that introverts can have fulfilling lives while staying true to themselves, and dispelling misconceptions about introverts being anti-social or boring.

What shapes a virus's pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues

Sciencedaily.com 

Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2 -- a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos -- may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the COVID-19-causing virus, a new study reveals. The findings provide clues as to why some viruses have greater 'pandemic potential' than others and how researchers might go about identifying those that do before they become widespread.

Research suggests controversial super spikes do make runners faster

Sciencedaily.com 

Since athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics smashed multiple records in track and field, running enthusiasts and exercise physiologists have speculated on what role new-generation high-tech running spikes -- sometimes called super spikes -- played.

Biden, Kamala Attack Supreme Court

New American 

The Joe Biden White House is directing its ire at the United States Supreme Court. Biden and Kamala Harris are advocating changes that have no chance of passing through this Congress. While the proposed changes are indicative of the Left’s frustration with the Court, could the real agenda behind this move be to distract from ...

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Venezuelan defence minister says military will defeat 'coup' - bbc.co.uk

Sports - Google News (uk) 

  1. Venezuelan defence minister says military will defeat 'coup'  bbc.co.uk
  2. The Guardian view on Venezuela’s elections: making the people’s votes count  The Guardian
  3. Nicolás Maduro claims implausible victory in Venezuela’s election  The Economist
  4. Venezuela opposition says its victory is irreversible, citing 73% of vote tallies  Reuters Canada
  5. Venezuela opposition says its victory is irreversible, protests turn violent  EURACTIV

Drug-chemo combo increases cancer treatment efficacy

Sciencedaily.com 

A new study finds that giving a fatty acid inhibitor alongside chemotherapy could improve the treatment efficacy for patients with brain metastases from triple negative breast cancer.

Repair Kit for NASA’s NICER Mission Heading to Space Station

Nasa.gov 

NASA will deliver a patch kit for NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer), an X-ray telescope on the International Space Station, on the agency’s Northrop Grumman 21st commercial resupply mission. Astronauts will conduct a spacewalk to complete the repair. Located near the space station’s starboard solar array, NICER was damaged in May 2023. The mission […]

Research shows the spatial pattern of pathological changes in the brain can help identify dementia vulnerability decades before it occurs

Sciencedaily.com 

Findings from a study suggest that using a specialized diffusion weighted MRI scan to monitor the spatial pattern of individual cortical microstructural change in the brain may be a promising approach to characterize individuals who may be vulnerable to developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) prior to significant cognitive decline and irreversible neuronal damage. Identifying early markers of AD-related neurodegeneration can fundamentally shift the timeline of risk identification, providing precious... Читать дальше...