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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

The World Through Their Ears

In and around Iceland during the twilight years of the thirteen hundred year Iceland. The sagas featured countless heroes with their ears filled with interesting stories, but also their share of characters who couldn't quite hear. The writers of these tales weren't confined by the notions of oralis

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Feb 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Zoe Saldaña Weighs In On Co-Star's Controversial Past

Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in Avatar and Emmy-winning performance in Emilia Perez, recently spoke out about the recent controversy surrounding her co-star Karla Sofia Gascón. Gascón, who is a part of Emilia Perez, has been in the spotlight for old tweets that were racist, Islamophobic and hom

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Jan 31 2025CELEBRITIES

A Painful Reckoning

With a collection of firsts, the Trans star from Mexico made waves in Hollywood. Unfortunately, she didn't come away from the spotlight unscathed. Most recently, Karla Sofia Gascon has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a history of careless offhand comments, she apologized for

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Does the Ring-fold Add Up?

Imagine starting your life over with a fresh - slimmer you. Individuals with poor diets and other relevant risks went through Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery to achieve just that! Roux-en-Y gastric surgery disrupted the digestive tract and with less food intake, slimdown a model. It is general

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Water, MOFs, and Gases: A Surprising Mix

Did you know that water can make some materials either super-efficient or really bad at absorbing gases? Scientists have been studying a group of materials called metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs for short. These are like tiny sponges that can soak up gases. There are three types we're looking at:

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Sweet Substitutes: The Gut's Microscopic Reaction

Everyone's talking about artificial sweeteners these days. They're supposed to replace sugar without the weight gain, but what's really happening inside your gut? Let's dive into the science! First off, these sweeteners are everywhere. From diet sodas to sugar-free snacks, they're meant to appease

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Jan 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Europe's Energy Shift Affected Its Environment

In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the European Union quickly responded with the REPowerEU plan. This plan aimed to ensure short-term energy security by changing how the EU gets and uses natural gas. The goal was to diversify imports, reduce demand, and speed up the use of renewable energy in the

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Nutrition Matters: Tackling Challenges in Stomach and Esophageal Cancer

Cancer in the stomach and esophagus has been tough to beat, but new treatments are changing that. Still, these cancers cause unique nutrition problems. Before, during, and after treatments, patients have special needs. This is where nutrition steps in, becoming a crucial part of their care. Doctors

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Ultrasound at the Bedside: A Quick Way to Spot Liver Gas Gangrene

Imagine a situation where a simple scan could save someone's life. That's what happened with a 51-year-old woman who had a rare liver infection called hepatic gas gangrene (HGG). This infection is usually caused by bacteria like Clostridium perfringens, but other germs can also be the culprit. Docto

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Magic Johnson's New NBA Bid: A Hurdle for Shaq's Dream?

Magic Johnson, a billionaire with a strong history in sports, is stirring up the NBA world. He's eyeing the Las Vegas expansion team, joining other big names like Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James. Johnson's impressive track record, including stakes in MLB and NFL teams, makes him a top candidate. T

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