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Dec 28 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Utah Brother's Rescue: The Avalanche Escape

On a trek through Utah's famous Backcountry, two brothers faced an unexpected danger. Hunter Hansen, the younger of the two, was caught in a massive avalanche. Buried under two feet of snow, Hunter struggled to breathe. Just when he thought it was his last moment, his brother Braeden spotted a glove

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

BYU Players Eyeing Historic Marks in Alamo Bowl Showdown

Get ready for some history-making plays at the Alamo Bowl! Brigham Young University's football team is set to face off against Colorado this Saturday, and several players are just a few yards or points away from breaking records. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is closing in on a huge milestone. If he th

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Dec 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Big January: Smart Glasses and Galaxy Ring 2 Sneak Peek

January is a month full of surprises for tech lovers. Samsung is planning to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series on January 22nd. But the excitement doesn't stop there. The company is reportedly planning to tease some other cool gadgets at the same event. Reminiscent of last year's

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Dec 27 2024WEATHER

Stormy Days Ahead: Wind, Snow, and Rain Alerts Across the Region

Get ready for a windy and snowy few days! Strong winds, reaching up to 60 miles per hour, are starting to hit the coasts and won't let up until Thursday. These powerful gusts can cause tree damage and even power outages. Puget Sound might not see winds quite as strong, but they could still gust over

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Dec 26 2024RELIGION

Checking Meat's Halal Status Quickly

Have you ever wondered if the meat you're eating is truly halal? A recent study tackled this issue by exploring a quick method to check for pork adulteration. This is important because some people, like Muslims and Jews, can't eat pork. Sometimes, cheaper pork gets mixed with pricier meats like beef

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Straightening Toes: A Comparison of Orthoses

You might not think much about your toes, but when they're not aligned properly, it can cause pain and discomfort. Hallux valgus is a condition where the big toe points outward and the toe joint sticks out. This study explored how two types of orthoses, or foot supports, can help with this condition

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Exploring NLR Genes: The Secret Weapons of a Threatened Crop

Imagine a low-profile, yet crucial, crop called Dioscorea alata. This plant is under attack by a nasty disease called anthracnose, caused by a tiny critter named Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. The problem? D. alata is having trouble fighting back, and identifying the right genes to help it do so is

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Science's New Building Blocks: Meet Polyoxometalates

Imagine you're playing with building blocks. Now, imagine those blocks are super tiny and can do amazing things like conduct electricity or improve how things look under a microscope. That's what polyoxometalates (POMs) are! Recently, scientists mixed some fascinating ingredients to create four new

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Malaria Complications in China: How Imports Impact Treatment

China has successfully eradicated malaria, but the threat of reintroduction via imported cases remains active. We examined data on imported malaria from 2014 to 2021 to understand what makes some cases severe and others prone to relapse. Patients first diagnosed with non-malarial illnesses were abou

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Dec 24 2024SCIENCE

Unmasking Citrus Defenders: The Role of CsCESA1 and CsEPS2 in Fighting Huanglongbing

Huanglongbing, a devastating citrus disease caused by 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' (CaLas), has been a global threat. Scientists recently discovered two key genes, CsCESA1 and CsEPS2, that respond to CaLas infection. These genes were found to be highly active in certain citrus varieties and t

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