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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Impact of Surface Layers on Phase Change Materials

Scientists are delving into how the surface of materials affects their ability to change phases. They're focusing on a thin layer of a compound called Germanium-antimony-tellurium (GST). This layer can either become crystal-like or amorphous (like glass). They're using a special math model called th

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Steph Curry's Historic Night: A Thumb Injury Can't Stop Him

Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors' star player, made basketball history last night. He led his team to a big win over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 30 points, dishing out 10 assists, and grabbing 6 rebounds. Curry's performance was even more impressive because he did it with a sprained thumb!

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Jan 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes Plan: Just Enough Jokes

Nikki Glaser, a stand-up comedian known for her sharp wit, is set to host the Golden Globes this Sunday. But she's deliberately keeping some hot topics off the table. For instance, she won't be joking about the buzzing Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively scandal. Glaser sees it as too sensitive to touch rig

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Sixers' Big Loss: A Night to Forget

The Philadelphia Sixers had a rough night on Wednesday. Facing the Golden State Warriors, they ended up losing by a big margin, 139-105. This was the second game in a row, so it's understandable that they might not have had their best game. Joel Embiid, who was back in the lineup after missing some

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Jan 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Globe-Trotting After-Parties: A New Era of Hollywood Gatherings

The Golden Globes' after-parties are taking a new turn this year. The old ways of seeing stars like Paris Hilton chased by paparazzi are gone. Instead of cramming everyone into one hotel, the celebrations are spread out over a week. You might need to hop in an Uber to get to the different spots. In

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Will Mike Johnson Keep His Job as House Speaker?

It's a big day for Mike Johnson, the US House Speaker, as he faces a close vote to stay in his job. Republicans are hoping for a smooth start to the second Donald Trump era in Washington, but things aren't looking so certain. Johnson, who took over from Kevin McCarthy last October, needs almost ever

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Jan 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lesbian Land: A Green Haven for Gender Non-Conformity

Back in the 1970s, a group of women in rural Oregon decided to create something unique—lesbian intentional communities. They were driven by the back-to-the-land movement and women's liberation politics. Living away from the mainstream allowed them to break free from gender norms and experience natur

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Jan 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Golden Weekend: Kicking Off 2025 with Glitz and Glamour

Hollywood is starting the year with a bang! The Golden Globes are back, and so are the celebrations. The party scene might not be as wild as before the pandemic, but there's still plenty to enjoy. Let's dive into the exciting events planned for the first awards weekend of 2025. On Friday, January 3

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Pick Your Winner: College Football Experts Weigh In on Georgia vs. Notre Dame

Get ready for a big college football showdown! ESPN's "College GameDay" has made its predictions for the upcoming Sugar Bowl between Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The game, delayed due to an unfortunate incident on Bourbon Street, will air on ESPN at 4:00 p. m. ET on Thursday, Jan.

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

The Puzzle of Making Balance Training Work for Elders

Balance training is getting a lot of attention these days, especially when it comes to older adults. Scientists are looking into how we can help seniors stay steady on their feet, but there's a problem. Despite all the effort, the way these studies are done isn't always great, and the results aren't

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