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James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97

November 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died. He was 97. The breakthrough — […]

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Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side

November 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She saved her life by begging for one more test in an emergency room about to send […]

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Zuckerberg, Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease

November 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Zuckerberg, Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — For the past decade, Dr. Priscilla Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg have focused part of their philanthropy on a lofty goal — “to cure, prevent or manage all disease” […]

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Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

November 6, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, the […]

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Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

November 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

TOKYO (AP) — Japan deployed troops Wednesday to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in a mountainous region in the northern prefecture of Akita. Reports of sometimes deadly encounters with brown bears […]

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How fast can bees fly?

A honey bee typically flies at an average speed of 15 miles per hour (24 km/h), and can reach a maximum burst speed of up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h)

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What Bruce Willis action movie takes place on Christmas eve?

The Bruce Willis action movie that takes place on Christmas Eve is Die Hard. 
    • Plot: New York City police detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) travels to Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly, at her office holiday party in the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper.
  • The Conflict: A group of heavily armed terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) seizes the building and takes the partygoers hostage, leaving McClane to fight back alone.

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Graham Kerr became famous under what nickname?

Graham Kerr became famous under the nickname "The Galloping Gourmet". 
    • Origin of the name: The persona grew out of a 1967 book called The Galloping Gourmets, which he co-authored with wine expert Len Evans after a fast-paced, 35-day worldwide trip to visit top restaurants. 
  • Signature style: He became known for leaping over a dining chair at the start of his show, cooking with generous amounts of butter and wine, and charming viewers with his humor and British accent.

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What type of snake is a Sidewinder?

A sidewinder is a venomous rattlesnake belonging to the pit viper family (Viperidae) and the genus Crotalus (specifically Crotalus cerastes).

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Who flew from England to America in a giant peach carried by seagulls?

James Henry Trotter (along with his insect friends) flew from England to America in a giant peach carried by seagulls in Roald Dahl's classic children's book, James and the Giant Peach.

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