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'Half of 4+4' sparks viral debate, leaves the internet scratching their heads

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A viral video on Instagram by @bowaledeen is stirring debate over a math question: 'What is half of 4 + 4?' The video shows disagreement between a man, who says the answer is four, and a woman, who says it is six. Social media reactions are mixed. Experts suggest the question's wording causes confusion.

A DMK nominee was disqualified from the Rajya Sabha for being underaged

The Hindu 

50 years ago, the DMK was in an unassailable position in the 234-seat Assembly with a commanding majority of at least 170 members. Hence, it was an embarrassment to the ruling party to find that Valampuri John, an advocate-turned-politician and one of its candidates in the biennial election to the Rajya Sabha, was underaged

Patients transferred, critical supplies denied as high-risk, on WHO-led joint mission in northern Gaza amid intense hostilities

l'OMS (fr) 

On 21 October, 14 patients and 10 caregivers were transferred from Kamal Adwan in North Gaza to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City during a high-risk, WHO-led joint mission, amid intense hostilities and access restrictions. Despite an initial agreement, the delivery of critical medical supplies, blood, and fuel – resources essential for keeping Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda hospitals operational – was denied just a few hours before the mission began on 20 October. 

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Workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying

Sciencedaily.com 

Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A study sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Focusing on the dynamics of social relationships, the study shows how workplace culture, interaction and social relationships play a role in bullying.

Stirred, not shaken: Scientists uncover how transcription drives motion within the genome

Sciencedaily.com 

A team of scientists has discovered surprising connections among gene activity, genome packing, and genome-wide motions, revealing aspects of the genome's organization that directly affect gene regulation and expression. The findings bolster our understanding of the mechanics behind transcription-dependent motions of single genes -- the dysfunction of which may lead to neurological and cardiovascular disorders as well as to cancer.

Engineering creates molecules that target cancer-causing proteins

Sciencedaily.com 

A new study describes the development of a biologic, a drug derived from natural biological systems, that targets a mutant cancer protein called HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) without attacking its nearly identical normal counterpart on healthy cells.

Wearable cameras allow AI to detect medication errors

Sciencedaily.com 

A team of researchers says it has developed the first wearable camera system that, with the help of artificial intelligence, detects potential errors in medication delivery. In a test, the video system recognized and identified, with high proficiency, which medications were being drawn in busy clinical settings. The AI achieved 99.6% sensitivity and 98.8% specificity at detecting vial-swap errors. The system could become a critical safeguard, especially in operating rooms, intensive-care units and emergency-medicine settings.

Novel 2D electro-polaritonic platform for future miniaturized spectrometers

Sciencedaily.com 

Researchers present the integration of a detector system and a polaritonic platform in the same 2D material, enabling for the first time the detection of 2D polaritonic nanoresonators with spectral resolution. The device is suitable for miniaturization and shows record levels of lateral confinement and high-quality factors simultaneously.

Heart of Hertel businesses hold first 'Bra Crawl' in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wivb.com 

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- If you take a walk down Hertel Avenue in Buffalo, you might notice that more than 30 businesses have a specialized bra or two in their display windows. Local businesses are banding together, to show unity within the community and bring awareness to two local non-for-profit organizations that help support those [...]