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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Powering Up Maize Seeds for Cold Resistance

Picture this: a high voltage field is applied to seeds in a way similar to a bolt of electricity from a puzzle box like in some movies, but in actuality much gentler. These fields are about strengthening maize seeds, making them more resilient to the elements and originally tested on the ef

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Solar Drying of Sewage Sludge: A Balancing Act

The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Will the Weather Steal the Show at This Year's Pebble Beach Pro-Am?

Pebble Beach, California, is known for its unpredictable weather. The latest forecasts are anything but reassuring as the final round of the 2025 PGA Tour Event approaches, Thicker clouds and possible thunderstorms are expected, with temperatures ranging from a chilly low of 52°F (11°C) to

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

How Your Plate Can Help Fight GI Cancer

Dishes loaded with nutrients can be a cancer's Kryptonite. Lets dive into what an expert group of researchers found out. GI cancers are some of the scarier types of cancer. There's been a lot of talk about how what we eat affects our chances of getting them. Some researchers thought it was

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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

The surprising story behind tattoos and how you end up with one

Started decades ago tattoos have been prevalent in various forms but few people think about why they get one. Remember all those mysterious trends from our great grandparents trying to keep us away from getting a tattoo? . Like when you were young and your family warned you

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Feb 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Star's Big Sister Almost Spilled the Beans to Popular magazine.

Northies big and mean issue with mom? North, a teen girl, publicly revealed a shocking fact about her mom. North pointed out her mom didn’t even try to cook a single meal for her family. Her family’s last meal was consumed in 2021. To be fair North even let mom off easy, she added tha

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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

Sifting Through the Virtual Classroom Perceptions of Teachers and Students Following COVID

The swift and unexpected arrival of COVID really shook up education world wise. Teachers and students faced a sudden shift from walking into classrooms and standing in front of chalkboards. The requirements of information gatherings and the ease of interaction between the faculty and students as tea

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Aid Uncertainty - What Happens Now?

In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff

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Feb 02 2025BUSINESS

Who needs McDonald's? Portillo's is taking the crown.

Picture this: A hot dog joint now ranks at the top, as the top dogs. Think of how the group made such a splash in the middle of a tough economic period. Portillo’s owes its success largely to its no-nonsense pricing and hearty portions. Portillo’s is the go-to

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Senior Bowl Shocker: Some Big Names Struggle

Let's start with the big name who could have had a good outing but struggled in the end. Carson Vinson from Alabama A&M, who got many snaps and had a rough time because he struggled to hold his own against tough pass-rushers. The "trial by fire" attitude in my opinion was not the smartest s

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