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New HHS Definitions of ‘Sex’ and ‘Gender’ Spark Backlash from Experts

In a move that has sparked a national conversation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has redefined important biological terminology, such as “sex,” “man,” and “woman.” President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order to enforce a rigid male-female binary, which is consistent with the revised definitions that were released on Wednesday….

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LGBTQ+ Visibility Reaches New Heights as More Americans Embrace Their Identities

According to a Gallup poll issued Thursday, 9.3% of adults now identify as LGBTQ+, indicating that more Americans are embracing their identities. The number has nearly doubled since 2020, representing a notable increase over prior years. Younger generations are primarily responsible for the change. In addition to millennials and Generation X, over one in five…

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AI Takes the Leap to Revolutionize Real-Time Monitoring of Antibiotic Resistance

Learn how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing drug-resistant infection diagnosis and treatment with quicker diagnostics, precision medicine, and new drug discovery. Researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time to forecast antibiotic resistance profiles in real-time in a revolutionary breakthrough that could transform the treatment of bacterial infections and counteract the spread of antimicrobial…

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Understanding the Changing Scenario of Online Safety: EU’s Digital Services Act and UK’s Online Safety Act

Explain the recent progress of the EU’s Digital Services Act and the UK’s Online Safety Act and outline their impact on digital platforms and user safety through February 2025. In a world where virtual spaces fill daily life, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) have created strong legislative frameworks to make the…

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Chancellor Reveals Strategy to Boost UK’s Economic Growth through Financial Service

Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals a wide-ranging strategy for accelerating UK’s economic growth through the exploitation of the nation’s financial services sector, increasing sustainable investment, faster settlements for trade, and international investor appetite. In a bid to speed up the economic development of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come up with a plan that…

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Deciphering the Secrets of Static Electricity: Why Contact History Dictates Charge Transfer

Static electricity is something we all know about, from the minor shock in handling a doorknob to how a balloon clings to our hair when rubbed. In spite of its ubiquity, however, the underlying physics of static electricity, or contact electrification, has confounded scientists for centuries. Recent research from the Institute of Science and Technology…

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