Articles by Norhasnima Dimacaling

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Nutrition February 1, 2024

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

by Eyleen Jorgelina O’Rourke, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an…

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Sports February 1, 2024

Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate…

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Science and Technology February 1, 2024

Why are so many robots white?

by Mark Paterson, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Problems of racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence algorithms and the data used…

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Labor February 1, 2024

Georgia Senate panel advances bill aimed at making the state even less hospitable to union workers

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 1, 2024 A bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at making it…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a little 5-pound kitty who’s been living on the street. Adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Just take a look at this cheerful hairy face, and adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tan/white poodle. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather February 1, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, February 1, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 1, 2024, with a high near 57 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

Addiction January 31, 2024

Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes

by C. Michael White, University of Connecticut, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Food and Drug Administration is upping the urgency of its warnings for…

International January 31, 2024

Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions

by Sara Harmouch, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A drone attack that killed three American troops and wounded at least 34 more at…

Environment January 31, 2024

The surprising reason why insects circle lights at night: They lose track of the sky

by Samuel Fabian, Imperial College London; Jamie Theobald, Florida International University, and Yash Sondhi, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s an observation…

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