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Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A new book, Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: There was Something in the Air, offers a poignant and firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by nurses during the most devastating pandemic of our generation.




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WashU Expert: 'X-odus' Creates Growing Challenges for Brand Marketing

If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it's that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences.




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Argonne Researchers Highlight Breakthroughs in Supercomputing and AI at SC24

Argonne National Laboratory researchers to showcase leading-edge work in high performance computing, AI and more at SC24 international conference.




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University of Central Florida's A Team with A Dream secures gold at the DOE's 10th CyberForce Competition(r)

University of Central Florida's A Team with A Dream wins the 2024 CyberForce Competition(r). The mission of the competition is to equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience defending critical infrastructure.




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Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews During American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2024




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NJ Becomes First State to Have Statewide Law Enforcement & Mental Health Alternative Response Program in Nation

ARRIVE Together of Middlesex County, NJ, run by University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) at Rutgers Health, has expanded its partnerships to include the East Brunswick, South River and Cranbury police departments, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response program.




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Treatment Advances, Predictive Biomarkers Stand to Improve Bladder Cancer Care

Recent advances in bladder cancer treatments may offer hope of curative care to more patients, including those with high-risk localized, muscle-invasive disease, according to a New England Journal of Medicine editorial published by Matthew Milowsky, MD, FASCO, a bladder cancer expert at UNC School of Medicine and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.




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NYC's Ride-Hailing Fee Failed to Ease Manhattan Traffic, New NYU Tandon Study Reveals

New York City's 2019 ride-hailing surcharge cut overall taxi and ride-share trips by 11 percent in Manhattan but failed to reduce traffic congestion, a key goal of the policy, according to a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering study published in Transportation Research Part A."While this surcharge differs from the MTA's proposed congestion pricing plan, the study's findings can contribute to the current discourse," said Daniel Vignon, who led the research.




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Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds

University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Identify Neurobiological Changes Leading to Increase Release of the Brain Chemical Dopamine and Its Target Neurons Linked to Addiction-Like Behavior With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.




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Linking Data on Genetics, Traits and Environment Gives Crop Breeders a Wider Lens

The interplay between the genetic makeup of crops and the conditions in which they grow is difficult to untangle. A research team led by an Iowa State University professor aims to help breeders analyze the interactions to make crops more resilient and productive.




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New Study Links Air Pollution with Increased Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Births

Vulnerable populations without access to green space and exposed to higher temps were most affected




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Researchers Reveal Why a Key Tuberculosis Drug Works Against Resistant Strains

Rutgers Health study uncovers vulnerabilities in drug-resistant TB, offering hope for improved treatments.




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Chewing Xylitol Gum Linked to Decrease in Preterm Birth

Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24% reduction in preterm birth. The findings were published today in Med (a Cell Press journal). Researchers found that the group of pregnant individuals randomized to receive chewing gum also saw a 30% drop in low-birthweight babies, when compared with the control group which did not receive xylitol gum, noted lead author Dr. Greg Valentine, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine.




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Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer

A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors. Conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a therapy designed by WashU Medicine researchers, the trial is the first to report results for this type of vaccine -- known as a neoantigen DNA vaccine -- for breast cancer patients.




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McMaster University Researchers Uncover Potential Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorders

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases--two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. After years of investigating the diseases' underlying mechanisms, the research team has identified an existing FDA-approved drug that could significantly improve quality of life for affected patients and their families.




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Community Partners Key to Success of Vaccine Clinic Focused on Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Community partnerships led to a specialized clinic delivering COVID and flu shots to individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism at the MIND Institute.




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KRICT Sets New World Record for Large-Area Perovskite Solar Cells, Accelerating Commercialization

KRICT sets a new world record for large-area perovskite solar module efficiency and accelerates commercialization




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The Lean Startup as an Actionable Theory of Entrepreneurship




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Virtue Signaling in the Sharing Economy: The Effect of Airbnb Entrepreneurs' Virtue Language on Airbnb Price Premiums




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How Does Legal Status Inform Immigrant Agency During Encounters of Workplace Incivility?




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Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk Politics with Family, Friends at the Thanksgiving Table

The election is over, but conversations surrounding the outcome are sure to continue for weeks to come. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, knowing how to engage with friends and family members with differing political views may help keep tempers at bay - and relationships intact. Virginia Tech expert Todd Schenk shared his advice for how to keep the peace.




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Expert Available: What to Expect on the Regulatory Front of a Second Trump Presidency

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation. ...




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Expert Available: Online Hate Intensified Immediately Following U.S. Presidential Election

According to the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, hateful and violent rhetoric in support of president-elect Donald Trump appeared online on fringe platforms within moments of Trump's... ...




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MSU Expert: Ways to Make Holiday Meals More Welcoming




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NJ Becomes First State to Have Statewide Law Enforcement & Mental Health Alternative Response Program in Nation

ARRIVE Together of Middlesex County, NJ, run by University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) at Rutgers Health, has expanded its partnerships to include the East Brunswick, South River and Cranbury police departments, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response program.




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NYC's Ride-Hailing Fee Failed to Ease Manhattan Traffic, New NYU Tandon Study Reveals

New York City's 2019 ride-hailing surcharge cut overall taxi and ride-share trips by 11 percent in Manhattan but failed to reduce traffic congestion, a key goal of the policy, according to a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering study published in Transportation Research Part A."While this surcharge differs from the MTA's proposed congestion pricing plan, the study's findings can contribute to the current discourse," said Daniel Vignon, who led the research.




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Gemini and Libra Compatibility: What Astrology Says About This Pair

Discover the unique Gemini and Libra compatibility! Dive into how these air signs balance each other in love, friendship, and communication. Are they the perfect match?




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How Taurus and Aquarius Compatibility Can Thrive Despite Differences

Discover Taurus and Aquarius compatibility in love, friendship, and more. Uncover their unique strengths, challenges, and potential for a balanced relationship




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Archangel Michael: The Only Archangel Named in the Bible

The figure of Saint Michael, or Michael the Archangel, is one of the most powerful and revered beings in religious history. Known as the protector of the faithful and a warrior against evil, Archangel Michael is venerated across Christianity, Judaism and Islam.




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12 Most Dangerous Cities in Mexico by Homicides per Capita

The nation of Mexico is home 130 million people across 31 states (Mexico City is a separate entity but not a state in itself, similar to Washington, D.C. in the United States). Unfortunately due to a variety of factors, Mexican cities are often host to a violent crimes including homicide. Here, we'll detail the most dangerous cities in Mexico and give some info about their history.




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Yoon to Depart for S. America to Attend APEC, G-20 Summits

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President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart Thursday for an eight-day, five-night trip to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) summit in Peru and the Group of 20(G-20) summit in Brazil. The presidential office said Thursday that President Yoon will hold a trilateral summit with U.S. President Joe ...

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National College Entrance Exam Set for Thursday

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The annual College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) is taking place at some 13-hundred test sites across the nation on Thursday.  The state-administered college entrance exam, known in Korean as the Suneung, begins with a Korean language test at 8:40 a.m., followed by tests on math, English, Korean history ...

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Korean American Dave Min Wins Congressional Seat

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California State Sen. Dave Min has won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, adding one more Korean American voice to the country’s legislature. According to CNN and other media on Wednesday, Min, a Democrat, defeated Republican Scott Baugh and was poised to win the seat for California’s 47th ...

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S. Korea’s Spy Agency: N. Korean Troops Fighting in Russia

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South Korea’s spy agency said Wednesday that North Korean troops dispatched to Russia have moved to the front-line region of Kursk and are “already engaging in combat” against Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service(NIS) said North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia have moved to the Kursk ...

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‘Killer Questions’ Excluded from 2025 College Entrance Exam

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The head of the panel that devised the college entrance exam said this year’s test excluded so-called killer questions. Choe Joong-chul, chief of the 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) committee, made the statement Thursday in a press briefing, saying this year’s questions maintained an ...

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Top Diplomats from S. Korea, US Set to Hold Talks in Peru

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The top diplomats from South Korea and the United States will hold talks on Friday in Peru, on the sidelines of the joint meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) ministers for trade and foreign affairs. According to Seoul’s foreign ministry on Thursday, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will ...

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Yoon Highlights ‘Strategic Importance’ of Latin America ahead of Trip to Peru, Brazil

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President Yoon Suk Yeol said his first official trip to Latin America carries great significance for the expansion of South Korea’s vision as a “global pivotal state” toward the Latin American region. The president, who is set to depart for Peru and Brazil to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic ...

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Top Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Ex-Lawmaker Who Embezzled Donations Meant for Victims of Sex Slavery

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The Supreme Court has upheld a suspended prison term for former Rep. Youn Mee-hyang, who was convicted of embezzling donations to an advocacy group for South Korean victims of sexual slavery during World War II. On Thursday the top court upheld the 18-month sentence, suspended for three years, after ...

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China Picks Deputy UN Representative as Ambassador to S. Korea

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China has named Dai Bing, deputy chief of its permanent mission to the United Nations, as the new ambassador to South Korea. According to diplomatic sources on Thursday, Beijing nominated the UN mission deputy to succeed former Ambassador Xing Haiming, who left the post vacant in July.  Dai’s career ...

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Yoon Departs for S. America to Attend APEC, G-20 Summits

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President Yoon Suk Yeol has departed for South America to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) and Group of 20(G-20) forums. Ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon and floor leader Choo Kyung-ho, and presidential chief of staff Chung Jin-suk saw Yoon off when he boarded the ...

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Leaders of S. Korea, US, Japan to Hold Trilateral Talks on Margins of APEC Forum

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The leaders of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold a three-way discussion on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) summit in Lima, Peru. According to Seoul’s presidential office, President Yoon Suk Yeol, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru ...

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Abductees’ Families Plan to Launch Leaflets Toward N. Korea

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A group representing families of South Koreans abducted by North Korea plans to launch leaflets toward North Korea from waters off the coast of Goseong, Gangwon Province. The group made the announcement Thursday, having called off plans to launch leaflets last month due to opposition from local ...

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Annual National College Entrance Exam Underway

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The 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) is underway at some 13-hundred test sites across the nation on Thursday, with some 522-thousand taking part in the exams. The state-administered college entrance exam, known in Korean as the Suneung, began with a Korean language test at 8:40 a.m. Subjects also ...

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Court Begins Review of Pretrial Detention Warrants for Key Figures in Election-Meddling Scandal

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A court review is underway for pretrial detention warrants for four people suspected of involvement in election nomination meddling involving first lady Kim Keon-hee, as well as illegal polling. The Changwon District Court started the warrant hearings Thursday afternoon for power broker Myung Tae-kyun, ...

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Gov’t to Take ‘Effective, Phased’ Steps on N. Korean Troop Activity in Russia

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The government reiterated that it will take “effective and phased” steps, in line with the principles of composure and restraint, in response to the battlefield deployment of North Korean troops in support of Russia in its war against Ukraine. Speaking to local reporters on Thursday, an official at ...

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Annual College Entrance Exam Sees Record Number of Retakers

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Anchor: The annual state-administered College Scholastic Aptitude Test took place Thursday. This year, around 522-thousand people registered to take the exam at one-thousand-282 locations across the country. That includes a record number of retakers, after the quota increased for medical school ...

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Lee Jae-myung’s Wife Fined 1.5 Million Won for Breaking Election Law

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A court has ordered a fine of one-point-five million won, or around one-thousand-100 U.S. dollars, for the wife of main opposition Democratic Party(DP) leader Lee Jae-myung upon convicting her of violating the election law during the 2022 presidential primaries. In its ruling on Thursday, the Suwon ...

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Special Counsel Probe Bill on First Lady Passes at National Assembly

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The special counsel bill mandating an investigation for first lady Kim Keon-hee has passed in the National Assembly. The main opposition Democratic Party introduced the bill, its third attempt following presidential vetoes for previous bills, and all 191 lawmakers present voted in its favor in a plenary ...

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Health Ministry to Continue Promoting Tertiary Hospitals to Focus on Critical Patients

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The pilot project to restructure tertiary hospitals will continue, with the hospitals to focus on severe diseases, emergencies and rare diseases. Currently, 31 out of 47 tertiary hospitals are taking part in the project and nine more are set to join. The hospitals have reduced the number of ...

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Victims of N. Korean Trash Balloons to Be Eligible for Gov’t Compensation

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People who suffer damages as a result of North Korea’s trash balloon campaign will eventually be eligible for government compensation. The National Assembly passed an amendment to the Framework Act on Civil Defense during a plenary session Thursday, allowing the government to provide compensation for ...

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