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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nikki Glaser Steals the Show at the 2025 Golden Globes

The Golden Globes, now in its 82nd year, kicked off awards season with a bang. Despite its troubled past and present, the show went on, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ from the Beverly Hilton. Host Nikki Glaser made history as the first solo female host, bringing a fresh vibe to an otherwise traditi

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes Monologue: A Funny Look at Hollywood and Ozempic

Nikki Glaser, a 40-year-old comedian known for her bold humor, kicked off the 82nd Golden Globes in Los Angeles with a bang. She started her opening monologue by declaring the night as "Ozempic's biggest night, " a playful jab at the popular diabetes medication. Glaser, being the first woman to solo

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Winter Chill: What to Expect in North Texas This Week

Get ready, North Texas! A cold snap is on its way, bringing freezing temperatures and maybe even some wintry mix. The National Weather Service says an Arctic air mass is heading our way overnight on Monday. This means we'll be feeling the cold for most of the week. Expect highs in the 30s and 40s wi

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Cell Particles Help Heal Wounds

These tiny packages, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are making waves in medicine. They come from brain cells and are being studied as a treatment option. Scientists want to make sure they can collect lots of these EVs safely and effectively. One method they're looking at is monolith chromatogr

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Glasses with AI: What’s the Big Deal?

Listen up, tech fans! Halliday Glasses are the latest buzz in smart eyewear. These specs come with a tiny screen hidden in the frame, displaying info right in front of your eyes. You’ll see a 3. 5-inch screen in the top right corner of your view, and it won’t block much of your vision. Plus, it work

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's New Patent: A Peek into Future AR Glasses

Ever imagined wearing glasses that blend the real and digital worlds seamlessly? NVIDIA just took a big step in that direction by filing a patent for augmented reality (AR) glasses. These aren't your average sunglasses—they're designed to be lightweight and power-efficient while offering top-notch v

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Picking the Perfect Patient for Anti-Reflux Surgery

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be effectively treated with surgical gastric fundoplication, a procedure that almost completely stops both acid and non-acid reflux. However, this surgery isn't always the best choice for everyone. Lasting side effects can sometimes outweigh the benefits. T

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

The Glasgow Coma Scale: 50 Years of Simplifying Brain Injury Assessment

Half a century ago, the medical community got a game-changer. Sir Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett introduced the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in The Lancet. They wanted a clear, easy-to-use tool to rate coma levels. Back then, doctors used different words for consciousness. It was confusing. The GCS c

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Jan 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: How Corals Face the Microplastic Challenge

Coral reefs, the underwater cities of the ocean, are facing a sneaky threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, are becoming increasingly common in our seas. Scientists wanted to figure out how different amounts of these microplastics affect reef-building c

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Who Chooses What: Patients’ Decisions on Weight Loss vs. Knee Surgery

The INtensive diet versus Knee Arthroplasty (INKA) trial is exploring if weight loss can be as effective as knee surgery for obese patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. But how do the patients who join this trial compare to those who choose not to participate? This study is trying to figure out

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