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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Growth Hormone: A Secret Weapon Against Chicken Virus?

Ever heard of growth hormone (GH)? It's like a superhero in chickens, helping them grow, mature, and stay healthy. But there's a villain out there called avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV-J), a nasty virus that makes chickens sick, stops them from growing, and even causes tumors. Scientists wonde

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Casey Hudson's New Studio Humanoid Origin Closes Before Game Debut

Video game director Casey Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect, started a new studio called Humanoid Origin in 2021. Unfortunately, the studio has announced it's shutting down before releasing its first game. A LinkedIn post revealed that an unexpected funding shortage made it impossible to kee

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Thai Cops Bust 'Phishing Truck' Gang Sending Fake Messages

Imagine this: a truck driving around Bangkok, not selling ice cream or goods, but blasting out fake SMS messages. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life story. Thai authorities recently nabbed a group of scammers who were using a sophisticated setup to trick people. These scammers had a mo

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

China's Short Video Boom: A Stress Relief Escape

You know those tiny video clips that people watch on their phones in China? They're a massive deal there. But what makes them so irresistible? Researchers believe it's partly because of stress. When life gets tough, folks tend to look for ways to unwind and connect with others. Short videos can be a

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

The Impact of Coffee Plant Genetics on Soil and Fruit Microbes

Have you ever wondered how the type of coffee plant affects the tiny communities living in the soil and on the fruits? Scientists in Brazil decided to explore this question by studying different types of Coffea canephora, a popular coffee bean variety. They collected soil and fruit samples from six

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Nov 24 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays and Zodiac Tips: A Fresh Outlook

Today, we celebrate the birthdays of Sarah Hyland, Katherine Heigl, Colin Hanks, and Pete Best. Their zodiac signs offer some interesting insights into their personalities and possible life paths. For instance, Sarah Hyland, an Aries, is encouraged to rethink her next moves and focus her energy posi

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chornobyl Stalker 2: A Game of Grueling Thrills

Imagine diving into a game where your life is never safe, not even for a moment. "Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl" delivers an extreme experience, and one aspect that underscores its brutality is the autosave feature. Unlike other games where saving is a solace, here it's a nasty trick that captures y

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Nov 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Birthdays & Zodiac: Tips for Aries to Pisces

Today, celebrities like Carly Rae Jepsen, Jena Malone, Michael Strahan, and Goldie Hawn celebrate their birthdays. If you want to make the most of your downtime, it's key to handle your responsibilities first. This way, you can relax fully and turn your life into an exciting adventure. Fill any gaps

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Euphoria Loses Another Star for Season 3

Storm Reid, who plays Zendaya's sister Gia Bennett in "Euphoria, " won't be returning for the show's third season. The 21-year-old actress shared this news with Rotten Tomatoes at the Governors Awards red carpet. She expressed her gratitude for the experience and excitement for the upcoming season.

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Metal Levels in Marine Stingrays: A Closer Look at Johor Waters

Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of Johor Waters when it comes to marine life? A recent study took a deep dive into the heavy metal levels of stingrays from Pontian, Muar, and Batu Pahat. These metals, like copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, can build up in the r

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