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What You Need to Know About Covid, November 2025 – WHN
What You Need to Know About Covid, November 2025 – WHN
What You Need to Know About COVID, November 2025 - WHN
COVID is the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2). The virus is spread via infectious aerosols, exhaled by an infected person who may or may not dis...
whn.global
November 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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What You Need to Know About Covid, November 2025 – WHN
What You Need to Know About Covid, November 2025 – WHN
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What helped stop a pandemic might now prevent permanent disability from snakebites: researchers test mRNA injections that, in lab and mouse studies, protect muscle from venom when given before exposure.
What helped stop a pandemic might now prevent permanent disability from snakebites: researchers test mRNA injections that, in lab and mouse studies, protect muscle from venom when given before exposure.
COVID vaccine tech could limit snakebite venom damage
The same technology used in COVID-19 vaccines could help prevent muscle damage from snakebites, according to a study published in Trends in Biotechnology.
phys.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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What helped stop a pandemic might now prevent permanent disability from snakebites: researchers test mRNA injections that, in lab and mouse studies, protect muscle from venom when given before exposure.
What helped stop a pandemic might now prevent permanent disability from snakebites: researchers test mRNA injections that, in lab and mouse studies, protect muscle from venom when given before exposure.
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Science has made America great. Is that era over?
Science has made America great. Is that era over?
Science has made America great. Is that era over?
Expectations of continued success for American science were shaken this year when the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in funding and fired thousands of scientists.
www.sciencenews.org
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Science has made America great. Is that era over?
Science has made America great. Is that era over?
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Mapping our deep-rooted relationship with medicinal plants
Mapping our deep-rooted relationship with medicinal plants
Mapping our deep-rooted relationship with medicinal plants— Harvard Gazette
Regions with longer histories of human settlement tend to have greater variety, study finds.
news.harvard.edu
November 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Mapping our deep-rooted relationship with medicinal plants
Mapping our deep-rooted relationship with medicinal plants
• MedSky • Here's How to Avoid Food Poisoning This Thanksgiving
Here's How to Avoid Food Poisoning This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting.
www.sciencealert.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
• MedSky • Here's How to Avoid Food Poisoning This Thanksgiving
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The University of Virginia and Cornell deals with Trump could reshape academic freedom and federal oversight, writes The Guardian today
The University of Virginia and Cornell deals with Trump could reshape academic freedom and federal oversight, writes The Guardian today
The University of Virginia and Cornell deals with Trump set a dangerous precedent | Serena Mayeri and Amanda Shanor
The bespoke agreements are full of peril for the universities, allowing the federal government to quietly exert control
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The University of Virginia and Cornell deals with Trump could reshape academic freedom and federal oversight, writes The Guardian today
The University of Virginia and Cornell deals with Trump could reshape academic freedom and federal oversight, writes The Guardian today
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“When the researchers bred mice without Rap1, metformin then had no impact on a diabetes-like condition – even though other drugs did. It's strong evidence that metformin works in the brain, through a different mechanism than other drugs.”
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After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists haven't been exactly sure how it works.
www.sciencealert.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“When the researchers bred mice without Rap1, metformin then had no impact on a diabetes-like condition – even though other drugs did. It's strong evidence that metformin works in the brain, through a different mechanism than other drugs.”
A GP says:
In the 80s we thought metformin was a “meh” drug with small benefit. Used in Europe and I think Canada before US. Took years to realize it was a friggin awesome med.
November 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A GP says:
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After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists haven't been exactly sure how it works.
www.sciencealert.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
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Stenting reduces stroke risk in people with carotid artery narrowing, finds Mayo Clinic study published in the NEJM
Stenting reduces stroke risk in people with carotid artery narrowing, finds Mayo Clinic study published in the NEJM
Stenting reduces stroke risk in people with carotid artery narrowing, study finds
An international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that for people with severe carotid artery narrowing who haven't experienced recent stroke symptoms, a minimally invasive procedure call...
medicalxpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Stenting reduces stroke risk in people with carotid artery narrowing, finds Mayo Clinic study published in the NEJM
Stenting reduces stroke risk in people with carotid artery narrowing, finds Mayo Clinic study published in the NEJM
•MedSky• Researcher's discovery cures infant brain tumours
Keele University researcher discovers infant brain tumor cure - BBC News
The discovery by the Institute for Cancer Research is saving lives of infants with rare disease.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
•MedSky• Researcher's discovery cures infant brain tumours
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Existing cardiac screening tools miss nearly half of those at risk for a heart attack, a Mount Sinai–led study finds.
Existing cardiac screening tools miss nearly half of those at risk for a heart attack, a Mount Sinai–led study finds.
Current heart attack screening tools fail to identify half the people who are at risk, study shows
Current cardiac screening tools used to prevent heart attacks fail to identify nearly half of the people who are actually at risk of having one, according to a new study led by Mount Sinai researchers...
medicalxpress.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Existing cardiac screening tools miss nearly half of those at risk for a heart attack, a Mount Sinai–led study finds.
Existing cardiac screening tools miss nearly half of those at risk for a heart attack, a Mount Sinai–led study finds.
#AcademicSky ‣ NSF avoids feared dip in research financing⬎
Despite Trump chaos, NSF avoided feared dip in research financing
Number of new grants fell by 20%, but got larger, as funder braced for potential budget cut
www.science.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#AcademicSky ‣ NSF avoids feared dip in research financing⬎
A six-step checklist to help you protect your authorship
from @timeshighered.bsky.social · #AcademicSky · #ECRs
from @timeshighered.bsky.social · #AcademicSky · #ECRs
Subtle steps that protect your authorship
Many early career researchers working with code, data and analysis assume goodwill is enough to secure authorship – it isn’t. Here’s how to protect your contributions and build fair, transparent colla...
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A six-step checklist to help you protect your authorship
from @timeshighered.bsky.social · #AcademicSky · #ECRs
from @timeshighered.bsky.social · #AcademicSky · #ECRs
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Scientists identified mechanism that removes existing amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s mouse models while preserving cognitive function
Scientists identified mechanism that removes existing amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s mouse models while preserving cognitive function
Astrocytes clear amyloid plaques and preserve cognitive function in Alzheimer's mouse models
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease and preserves cognitive function...
medicalxpress.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Scientists identified mechanism that removes existing amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s mouse models while preserving cognitive function
Scientists identified mechanism that removes existing amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s mouse models while preserving cognitive function
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ChatGPT is smart, but no match for the most creative humans, study indicates — The existing large language models (LLMs) have a built-in mathematical ceiling on their creative capacity, meaning they will never rival the originality or ingenuity of the most creative individuals.
ChatGPT is smart, but no match for the most creative humans, study indicates — The existing large language models (LLMs) have a built-in mathematical ceiling on their creative capacity, meaning they will never rival the originality or ingenuity of the most creative individuals.
ChatGPT is smart, but no match for the most creative humans, study indicates
A new Australian study has smashed the myth that generative AI systems such as ChatGPT could soon replace society's most creative playwrights, authors, songwriters, artists and scriptwriters.
techxplore.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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ChatGPT is smart, but no match for the most creative humans, study indicates — The existing large language models (LLMs) have a built-in mathematical ceiling on their creative capacity, meaning they will never rival the originality or ingenuity of the most creative individuals.
ChatGPT is smart, but no match for the most creative humans, study indicates — The existing large language models (LLMs) have a built-in mathematical ceiling on their creative capacity, meaning they will never rival the originality or ingenuity of the most creative individuals.
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The University of Nottingham’s council will next week decide the fate of 48 degree courses currently on offer but many staff fear the worst after the university said it would not accept applications for places next year.
The University of Nottingham’s council will next week decide the fate of 48 degree courses currently on offer but many staff fear the worst after the university said it would not accept applications for places next year.
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees
Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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The University of Nottingham’s council will next week decide the fate of 48 degree courses currently on offer but many staff fear the worst after the university said it would not accept applications for places next year.
The University of Nottingham’s council will next week decide the fate of 48 degree courses currently on offer but many staff fear the worst after the university said it would not accept applications for places next year.
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A Dangerous, Banned Substance Is Lurking in Trending Weight-Loss Pills
A Dangerous, Banned Substance Is Lurking in Trending Weight-Loss Pills
A Dangerous, Banned Substance Is Lurking in Trending Weight-Loss Pills
It's the kind of promise that stops thumbs mid-scroll: "Take Molecule and forget food exists." Viral TikTok clips show influencers flaunting rapid weight-loss transformations, tapping into the body im...
www.sciencealert.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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A Dangerous, Banned Substance Is Lurking in Trending Weight-Loss Pills
A Dangerous, Banned Substance Is Lurking in Trending Weight-Loss Pills
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Survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine finds that daytime sleepiness is widespread: 72% of U.S. adults say it disrupts daily activities — 60% report it affects mood, 53% stress or anxiety levels, and 42% work productivity.
Survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine finds that daytime sleepiness is widespread: 72% of U.S. adults say it disrupts daily activities — 60% report it affects mood, 53% stress or anxiety levels, and 42% work productivity.
New survey shows 72% of adults struggle with sleepiness each day
Tired? Well, a new national survey shows that you're not alone.
medicalxpress.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine finds that daytime sleepiness is widespread: 72% of U.S. adults say it disrupts daily activities — 60% report it affects mood, 53% stress or anxiety levels, and 42% work productivity.
Survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine finds that daytime sleepiness is widespread: 72% of U.S. adults say it disrupts daily activities — 60% report it affects mood, 53% stress or anxiety levels, and 42% work productivity.
Reposted by Katherine Stiles
Scientists discover a 'mortality timer' inside human cells.
Learn more about these important findings from our colleague Dr. Jessica Tyler, on research she recently published in Nature Aging.
www.earth.com/news/scienti...
Learn more about these important findings from our colleague Dr. Jessica Tyler, on research she recently published in Nature Aging.
www.earth.com/news/scienti...
Scientists discover a 'mortality timer' inside human cells
One small compartment inside the nucleus has come into focus with regards to aging: the nucleolus. Its main job is simple and crucial.
www.earth.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Scientists discover a 'mortality timer' inside human cells.
Learn more about these important findings from our colleague Dr. Jessica Tyler, on research she recently published in Nature Aging.
www.earth.com/news/scienti...
Learn more about these important findings from our colleague Dr. Jessica Tyler, on research she recently published in Nature Aging.
www.earth.com/news/scienti...
Reposted by Katherine Stiles
What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison
Thoughtful reflections on the limits of knowledge in the training set of LLMs and #GenerativeAI tools
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Thoughtful reflections on the limits of knowledge in the training set of LLMs and #GenerativeAI tools
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison
The long read: As GenAI becomes the primary way to find information, local and traditional wisdom is being lost. And we are only beginning to realise what we’re missing
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison
Thoughtful reflections on the limits of knowledge in the training set of LLMs and #GenerativeAI tools
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Thoughtful reflections on the limits of knowledge in the training set of LLMs and #GenerativeAI tools
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Reposted by Katherine Stiles
As promised, here's more coverage from @insidehighered.com. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
Trump officials are reportedly planning to enact a number of agreements Tuesday that could send key ED responsibilities to other agencies.
Trump officials are reportedly planning to enact a number of agreements Tuesday that could send key ED responsibilities to other agencies.
McMahon Says “Clock Is Ticking” on Education Department
Trump officials are reportedly planning to enact a number of agreements Tuesday that could send key ED responsibilities to other agencies.
www.insidehighered.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
As promised, here's more coverage from @insidehighered.com. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
Trump officials are reportedly planning to enact a number of agreements Tuesday that could send key ED responsibilities to other agencies.
Trump officials are reportedly planning to enact a number of agreements Tuesday that could send key ED responsibilities to other agencies.
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New research finds ketogenic diets linked to small improvements in depressive symptoms in adults, while effects on anxiety remain unclear.
New research finds ketogenic diets linked to small improvements in depressive symptoms in adults, while effects on anxiety remain unclear.
Keto diet associated with reduced depressive symptoms, anxiety results remain mixed
Researchers led by St Michael's Hospital in Toronto report that ketogenic diets are associated with modest reductions in depressive symptoms in adults, while evidence for anxiety remains uncertain.
medicalxpress.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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New research finds ketogenic diets linked to small improvements in depressive symptoms in adults, while effects on anxiety remain unclear.
New research finds ketogenic diets linked to small improvements in depressive symptoms in adults, while effects on anxiety remain unclear.
Reposted by Katherine Stiles
Newly discovered "warrior" lizard is a precursor to crocodiles 🐊🦕🦖
240 million years ago, it prowled the earth before the age of the dinosaurs.
A quick and agile carnivore, it had a long neck and used its sharp teeth to capture and trap prey.
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240 million years ago, it prowled the earth before the age of the dinosaurs.
A quick and agile carnivore, it had a long neck and used its sharp teeth to capture and trap prey.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Newly discovered "warrior" lizard is a precursor to crocodiles 🐊🦕🦖
240 million years ago, it prowled the earth before the age of the dinosaurs.
A quick and agile carnivore, it had a long neck and used its sharp teeth to capture and trap prey.
spr.ly/60197Xwxx
240 million years ago, it prowled the earth before the age of the dinosaurs.
A quick and agile carnivore, it had a long neck and used its sharp teeth to capture and trap prey.
spr.ly/60197Xwxx
Reposted by Katherine Stiles
The "armor-plated reptile resembles a dinosaur" is featured in this fantastic piece by
@sarahemilywild.bsky.social for @livescience.com.web.brid.gy 🐊
Read on to find out how it got its name and what it means...
www.livescience.com/animals/exti...
@sarahemilywild.bsky.social for @livescience.com.web.brid.gy 🐊
Read on to find out how it got its name and what it means...
www.livescience.com/animals/exti...
240 million-year-old 'warrior' crocodile ancestor from Pangaea had plated armor — and it looked just like a dinosaur
The armor-plated lizard is an ancestor of modern crocodiles and lived just before dinosaurs took over Earth.
www.livescience.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The "armor-plated reptile resembles a dinosaur" is featured in this fantastic piece by
@sarahemilywild.bsky.social for @livescience.com.web.brid.gy 🐊
Read on to find out how it got its name and what it means...
www.livescience.com/animals/exti...
@sarahemilywild.bsky.social for @livescience.com.web.brid.gy 🐊
Read on to find out how it got its name and what it means...
www.livescience.com/animals/exti...