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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Small Plastics in Coastal Waters: Two Pumps Compared

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are a growing concern in our oceans. They can hurt sea creatures and pollute our waters. Scientists are now focusing on the smaller ones, less than 300 micrometers, because we don't know much about them. This study compared two filter pumps, the AAU-UFO and KCD

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Dec 08 2024SPORTS

ASU Football Earns Playoff Spot with Big Win

ASU football has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff after thrashing Iowa State 45-19 in the Big 12 Championship. The Sun Devils are now waiting to find out who their opponent will be and if they'll get a first-round bye. The selection show airs on ESPN at 10 a. m. MST on Sunday. Head co

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Lighting Up DNA: A New Way to Control Biosensors

Scientists are always looking for better ways to control DNA biosensors. These sensors use DNA to detect specific substances, and they can be made even more sensitive by using something called signal amplification. The problem is, controlling this amplification process can be tricky. That's where ex

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Dec 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Justin and Hailey Bieber: Parenting Amidst Gossip

Welcome to the world, Baby Jack! Justin and Hailey Bieber are thrilled with their new addition, but they're not new to the game of rumors. The couple has faced their share of gossip before, and they're not letting it bother them this time around. An insider spilled that Hailey is handling the rumors

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Big Trump Bet: A Quarter-Billion Dollar Gamble

Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, put more than $260 million into Donald Trump's presidential campaign. This makes him one of the biggest political donors in recent history. Musk started a super PAC, America PAC, and gave it $238 million. He also backed other groups that supported

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Iowa State vs. Arizona State: Big 12 Championship Showdown Preview

The 2024 Big 12 Championship Game is set to happen this Saturday. Both Arizona State and Iowa State have been surprising teams this season, each boasting a 10-2 record. Arizona State was once the underdog, coming from a 3-9 season in the Pac-12. Iowa State, meanwhile, has been known for its top-notc

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Exploring Web 2. 0 in Election Campaigns: A Scholarly Review

Ever wondered how social media and online platforms change how politicians campaign? Researchers have been digging into this topic since 2005, and the popularity of studying Web 2. 0 in elections has been skyrocketing ever since. They've been looking at papers from places like the Scopus database an

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Dec 04 2024SPORTS

College Football Playoff: Who's In, Who's Out, and What to Watch

With the final College Football Playoff rankings out, it's time to look at who's still in the mix. Ohio State's loss to Michigan dropped them to No. 6, but they're likely to host an opening round game. The Big Ten has a strong showing with Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana also in the running. Over in

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Dec 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Your Smartwatch Just Became Your Key to Everything

Imagine having all your important cards right on your wrist. Well, that's just what Google is making possible with its latest update for Wear OS watches. Google Wallet, the handy digital wallet app, is getting a big boost with support for hotel keys, campus IDs, and even corporate badges. This means

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Caring for Cancer Patients: How Social Support Can Ease the Load

Imagine you're caring for someone with cancer in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It's a tough job, right? But what if having a strong support system could make it a bit easier? That's what a recent study looked into. They wanted to see how perceived social support affects stress, anxiety, d

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