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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

The Soybean Challenge: Boosting Production by 2035

Soybeans are a big deal globally, ranking fourth among crops. They're special because they provide both oil and protein for people and animals. Over the past 60 years, production has skyrocketed 13 times. But with the world's population growing, we need even more soybeans. In the last decade, scient

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Jan 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Black and Mixed Women: Beauty, Desirability, and Skin Tone

Colourism, where people face disadvantages due to darker skin and features less associated with whiteness, divides communities and affects relationships. This exploration delves into how beauty and desirability standards based on skin shade can set Black and mixed Black-White women apart. Within ra

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Blizzard Beach's First 2025 Closure: Freezing Fun to a Halt

It's only a few days into 2025, and Disney's Blizzard Beach water park is already feeling the winter chill. On Saturday, January 4, Blizzard Beach will be closed due to cold weather. So, no splashing around on that day - sorry, aqua adventurers! The park is planning to open back up on Sunday, Januar

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Jan 03 2025WEATHER

Waves and Weather: What to Expect This Weekend

Get ready for some beach action! A cold front from the Gulf of Alaska is heading our way, bringing light rain on Friday. But hold on, because the real story is what's happening at the beach. A long period of westerly to northwesterly swells is on its way, affecting the entire Northern California coa

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Jan 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Journey of The Iron Claw from Big Screen to Streaming Success

Imagine a world where a sports drama about a famous wrestling family becomes an overnight streaming sensation, over a year after its release. That's precisely what's happening with "The Iron Claw, " an A24 production that's climbing the charts on Max. The film, centered around the Von Erich family,

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Exploring African Culture and Beliefs in End-of-Life Choices

The subject of euthanasia brings to light many issues about culture and personal beliefs. One aspect often ignored is how African cultural knowledge and Afro-Caribbean religions impact these debates. These belief systems have a unique perspective on life, death, and the role of community. In many A

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Jan 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Fresh Spin on Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis

Rolling bearings play a crucial role in the safety and performance of rotating machines. While recent years have seen advances in intelligent fault diagnosis, noise in vibration signals remains a challenge. This is where GMSCNN comes in—a method that combines Gram Matrix (GM) and Multi-Scale Convolu

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Tragic Death of Robert Brooks: A Look at Institutional Failures

Protests in New York City and Albany are demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died after being brutally beaten by correctional officers. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for assault, was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility in north Albany on December 9. The next day

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Dec 28 2024CRIME

Mystery on the Shore: Body Parts Found in Southern California

Imagine walking along a beach on Christmas Day and stumbling upon a human leg. That’s exactly what happened in Southern California. A family made this grim discovery in Palos Verdes Estates, a place known for its stunning coastline, not its gruesome findings. Just a few days later, more body parts t

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

X-Ray vs. 3D Imaging for Wisdom Teeth: A Smart Tech Showdown

Imagine you need to pull a wisdom tooth, but it's trapped under the jawbone and near a nerve. You could take an X-ray to see where it is, or you could get a more detailed 3D image from a CT scan. Which one is better? Scientists decided to compare these two methods using clever computer programs. The

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