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Feb 24 2025SPORTS

Should Henry Cejudo Hang Up His Gloves?

Henry Cejudo's recent loss at UFC Seattle has sparked conversations about his future in the sport. After a tough fight, Cejudo lost to Song Yadong due to a technical decision. The fight took a turn when Cejudo suffered a severe eye poke, which affected his vision in the third round. The referee had

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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Gold's Potential in Fighting Deadly Cancer

Scientists have been tinkering with different metal compounds to fight cancer. They've found that some of these metals can trigger a specific kind of cell death that gets the immune system's attention. This type of cell death is called immunogenic cell death, or ICD for short. Researchers have creat

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Feb 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Kindle Fans, Time to Act Fast!

Amazon is about to shut down a handy feature that lets you download your Kindle books to a computer and transfer them via USB. This feature was originally designed for Kindle users with older devices that lack Wi-Fi connectivity. It has also been a lifesaver for those who want to keep a backup of th

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Feb 24 2025CRIME

Hate Crime Trial: A Landlord's Dark Turn

A grim trial is about to start in Will County. A 71-year-old man from Illinois, Joseph Czuba, is accused of a brutal crime. In 2023, he allegedly stabbed a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume, to death. The boy's mother, Hanaan Shahin, was also seriously injured while trying to pro

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Nano-Fighters: Targeting Blood Clots with Smart Particles

Blood clots, or thrombus, can be tricky to deal with. Traditional medicines often miss their mark and cause unwanted bleeding. So, scientists cooked up a clever solution using tiny particles called nanoparticles. These aren't your average nanoparticles; they're equipped with a special targeting syst

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Unpacking Weight Bias: The Arabic Fat Phobia Scale

Imagine living in a world where your body size can affect how others treat you. This is the reality for many people facing weight bias, or fat phobia, which is a big issue in many cultures, including Arabic-speaking ones. People with larger bodies often face unfair attitudes and stereotypes. These n

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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

Unexpected Discoveries in Antarctic Meteorite

Deep in the frozen lands of Antarctica, scientists found a meteorite named Yamato 980115. This isn't your average space rock. It's a carbonaceous chondrite, a type of meteorite that's been around since the early days of our solar system. These rocks are like time capsules, holding clues about how wa

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Feb 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hot Times Ahead: How Heat Measures Affect Our Bodies

Climate change is messing with our weather big time. It's making things hotter, causing more frequent heatwaves, and making rain patterns go haywire. This is a huge deal for our bodies, especially in places that are already super hot and dry. So, scientists are trying to figure out how to measure h

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Feb 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mauritia flexuosa Seeds: How Heat Affects Their Survival

Mauritia flexuosa, a palm tree native to South America, has seeds that are particularly sensitive to dryness. These seeds, known as recalcitrant seeds, are vulnerable to environmental changes, especially temperature shifts. This is a big deal because climate change is making temperatures rise. So, u

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Feb 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

City Heat: How Do We Map the Risks?

Cities are getting hotter, and not just because of the weather. Urban areas are often hotter than their rural surroundings due to the urban heat island effect. This is where cities absorb and retain more heat than natural landscapes, making them warmer, especially at night. This heat can be dangerou

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