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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Probing the Power of Bacteria for Better Food Additives

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRH30, a type of lactic acid bacteria, can make special substances called exopolysaccharides. These substances help to support our immune system and can be used as natural additives in food. Recent research focused on making the production of these substances more effic

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Health Controversies Around Vaccines: Who Really Controls Policy and The Role of Biden's HHS Appointments

Robert F Kennedy Jr the new HHS secretary nominee as well as President Joe Biden are set up for a big battle. The decisions around vaccine policy in the U. S. could be shifted to a more vaccine-risk focused way. The Biden administration, in its final stretch, made a series of last-minute a

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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Lubbock Cops Go Digital: E-Tickets on the Horizon!

In a first for Lubbock residents, police officers will soon be equipped with a new tool to enforce highway rules. This new technology is called e-citations! Officers will be able to issue traffic tickets digitally. This digital system is set to launch at the start of this week. It's called

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Political Pointing at Plane Tragedy

The country was still reeling from a horrible plane crash that killed 67 people. The U. S. Army chopper and a commercial airliner had collided mid-air. Trump was quick to point out diversity initiatives as the villain. He blamed the deaths on the policy during the press conference. This was all

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Is Athletic Performance at Risk?

Sports around the world are more competitive than ever. Now, there is a new concern for athletes and sports doctors. The use of cannabis can affect how someone performs in sports. Professional co-curring concerns are beginning to emerge. In sports medicine, monitoring and maintaini

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Bison's Big Defense: Battling Tuberculosis

These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac

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Jan 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unlocking Arsenic's Secret: The Power of Hematite Defects

Hematite, a common mineral, isn't perfect. It has defects that can be created by using a chemical called sodium borohydride. These defects are like tiny holes in the mineral's structure. Scientists have found these defects can be very helpful in trapping harmful arsenic. Arsenic is a nasty poison th

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Unusual Proteins Can Tell Us About Stem Cells

Stem cells could be a crucial puzzle piece in studying the early stages of human life. These little factories are known for their ability to become many different types of cells in the body. While scientists are familiar with different types of stem cells corresponding to different stages

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Mountain Biking: Who's Most at Risk?

Mountain biking is a thrilling sport. It's growing in popularity. It's also becoming a sport that is causing more injuries. People are hitting the trails more than ever and some people are getting hurt more than others. Most of the injuries are high-impact. These types of injuries are serious.

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

New Action to Protect Jewish Students

A noteworthy change just happened. President Trump's new order aims to fight a rise in anti-Semitism. This isn't just about words, it's about serious action. This is a big deal because there have been troubling events on college campuses and in public spaces since October 7th, 2023. The president w

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