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May 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Series X and S: The Price Drop Opportunity

Gamers have a small window to grab a deal on Xbox Series consoles. Microsoft recently bumped up the prices, but not all stores have followed suit. Dell is still selling the digital Xbox Series X with 1TB storage for $449. 99. That is a $100 saving compared to the new price tag. Meanwhile, Walmart ha

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Apr 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Satellites and Soil: A New Way to Spot Droughts in Godavari

The Godavari Basin in India has been under the microscope for drought monitoring. The goal was to see if short-term satellite data could help spot agricultural droughts. This is important because soil moisture is key to understanding droughts, but getting detailed soil data over large areas is tou

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Apr 24 2025SCIENCE

How Rock Layers Affect Tunnel Building

The Pearl River Delta Intercity Pazhou Branch Line project has brought attention to a unique challenge in tunnel construction. The area's rock layers are strongly weathered and packed with coarse particles. This mix makes it tricky to predict how the surface will react when a tunnel is dug using a s

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Apr 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Oblivion Remastered: How to Get Your Hands on the Classic RPG

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has finally hit the shelves. This 20-year-old game, originally developed by Virtuous, is now available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game was released on Tuesday, just a few days after it was leaked online. This game is a big deal because it was a

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Apr 22 2025SPORTS

College Football's Big Ten: The Quarterback Shuffle

College football is always changing, and 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the Big Ten. The conference is going through a lot of changes at the quarterback position. Only six of the 18 schools have a returning starter. This means that many teams are looking for new leaders under center. One of

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Medicaid's Coverage of Heart-Protecting Diabetes Drugs

Medicaid is a big deal for many people with type 2 diabetes. But here is the thing. It is not clear how well it covers certain drugs. These drugs are special. They do more than just manage blood sugar. They also protect the heart. These drugs are called SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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Apr 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: What You Need to Know

Nintendo has finally shared the details about when and how to secure a Switch 2 console in the US and Canada. Starting April 24, eager gamers can place their pre-orders. The base model will set you back $450, while the bundle with Mario Kart World will cost $500. These prices hold steady despite rec

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Apr 18 2025BUSINESS

Tariffs and the Baby Product Crisis

The baby product industry is in a tough spot. Many parents rely on products from companies like Munchkin. This company makes a wide range of items, from sippy cups to baby gates. Recently, the CEO of Munchkin spoke out about how new tariffs are hurting his business. He warned that these tariffs coul

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Apr 17 2025SCIENCE

How Bacteria Sense and React to Iron

Bacteria are clever. They have ways to bring in iron, which they need to grow. One such way is through a process called TonB-dependent signal transduction. This is a common trick used by gram-negative bacteria. It helps them move substances in and out of their cells while also sending signals. Take

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Apr 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gaming Upgrade: Where to Find the RTX 5060 Ti

The RTX 5060 Ti is out, but finding one isn't easy. In the US, Best Buy is quiet, with no stock available. It's been 90 minutes since the launch, and nothing has changed. Meanwhile, in the UK, Overclockers and Scan have stock, and customers are happy. Nvidia's website shows the RTX 5060 Ti page, but

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