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Mar 02 2025SPORTS

The 49ers' Big Plans: New Faces, New Strategies

The 49ers are looking to shake things up. They are saying goodbye to Deebo Samuel, a player who used to be a star but struggled last season. He couldn't break tackles like he used to and seemed frustrated, just like the rest of the team. The 49ers ended up with a 6-11 record, which was disappointing

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Mar 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Aging Genes in Joint Health

Osteoarthritis (OA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are both big problems that get worse as we age. But what's really going on inside our bodies that makes this happen? Scientists dug into public databases to find genes that change with age and might be linked to these conditions. They found 20 genes

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Mar 01 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Money Trail: A Decade of Digital Cash Flow

Bitcoin, the digital currency that has taken the world by storm, has been a hot topic in both economic and network science circles. One of the biggest challenges in studying Bitcoin is making sense of its raw blockchain data. This data is freely available, but it's not easy to analyze due to the uni

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Snakebite Treatment: A New Hope from Unithiol

Snakebites are a big problem. Every year, around 94, 000 people die from them. The main culprits are snakes from the Viperidae family. These snakes have a nasty venom component called zinc-dependent snake venom metalloproteinase (SVMP) enzymes. These enzymes are tough to deal with, but there's hope.

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Mar 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dive into the Weekend: Movies Making Waves

This weekend, movie fans have a lot to look forward to. "Last Breath" is the talk of the town, already making a splash with $1 million from previews. This thriller, featuring Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu, follows two deep-sea divers on an intense adventure. It's set to hit theaters wide this weekend

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Feb 28 2025SPORTS

Lakers' Comeback: A Lesson in Determination

The Lakers' recent win was anything but a smooth ride. They started strong, but things got tough. The team had to fight hard to avoid a loss. This game showed off their defensive skills and their strong will to win. The Lakers have been playing some of the best defense in the league. Over the past

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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Price of Progress: How Money and Pollution are Hurting Our Planet

Imagine this: every year, trillions of dollars are poured into industries that are slowly destroying the natural world. We're talking about agriculture, fossil fuels, forestry, infrastructure, fisheries and aquaculture, and mining. These sectors are not only receiving massive subsidies but also crea

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Health Secrets: The Power of Biomarkers

Biomarkers are like secret codes that our bodies use to send messages about our health. Scientists are always on the hunt for new ways to decode these messages. One exciting area of research is cancer detection. Researchers are looking into things like cfDNA, fecal miRNA, and mitochondrial pathways

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

Stacked Maize: A Closer Look at Safety and Nutrition

Scientists have been working on creating crops that can resist pests and tolerate herbicides. One such example is a type of maize called ZDRF8×nCX-1. This maize is a result of combining two different types of genetically modified maize: ZDRF8 and nCX-1. The combined maize has five special genes. Thr

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Measure Asbestos Fibers

For over half a century, scientists have been using phase contrast optical microscopy to measure airborne asbestos fibers. This method's effectiveness relies on the microscope's design, setup, and the person using it. In the past, the HSE/NPL Mark II Phase Contrast Test Slide was the go-to tool for

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