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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

Week 11 NFL Showdown: Bengals vs. Chargers & 49ers vs. Seahawks Predictions

The Bengals' quarterback, Joe Burrow, seems to be back in top form. He's been throwing touchdowns like crazy and averaging over 330 passing yards in the last two games. The Bengals have been on a roll since their rough start, even though they've lost close games to strong teams like the Ravens. The

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

How Pictures Affect Medical Funding on Crowdsourcing Platforms

When it comes to raising money for medical needs online, first impressions really matter. A good image can draw people in and get them interested in donating. Researchers used smart computers to figure out what kinds of pictures work best. They looked at different images and found that certain types

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

The Rise of Donovan Clingan: A Basketball Star's Journey from Bristol to the NBA

Donovan Clingan, a 20-year-old basketball sensation, has taken the sports world by storm. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, he has always had a passion for the game, inspired by his mother, Stacey Porrini Clingan, who was a basketball legend in her own right. Stacey played at Bristol Central High School

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Creating Powerful, Antifungal Supercapacitors with Laser-Induced Graphene and Silver Nanoparticles

Have you ever thought about using lasers to make supercapacitors? Well, scientists have done just that! They've found a way to create Laser-Induced Graphene (LIG) using a CO2 laser on a polyimide substrate. This LIG is then combined with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to make supercapacitor electrodes

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Nov 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Metal-Munching Pistia Plant

Meet Pistia stratiotes, a common water plant with an extraordinary ability. Unlike most plants, it doesn't shy away from manganese, a metal that's typically harmful. Scientists have exposed it to high levels of manganese, and the plant just keeps thriving. It stores this metal mainly in its shoots a

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Police Tackle Car Break-ins in Kansas City’s Westport Area

Kansas City residents in the Westport area are staying vigilant after several car break-ins. Allison Mitchell, a worker in the area, shared her feelings, "Working late around here can be scary. We see shattered car windows all the time. " Mark Romero's daughter witnessed multiple broken-into cars ne

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Nov 09 2024SPORTS

Blunders on the Field: Michaels Slams Refs in Bengals-Ravens Thriller

You might think football is all about strategy and skill, but sometimes, a game's outcome can hinge on something beyond the players' control: the referees. That's exactly what happened in the Bengals-Ravens showdown on Thursday night. Al Michaels, the voice of Amazon's play-by-play, wasn't shy about

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Nov 09 2024SPORTS

A Weekend of Firsts for KC Current and CPKC Stadium

This weekend, Berkley Riverfront Park is hosting a series of firsts. The KC Current is playing their first NWSL Playoff game in the first stadium designed solely for a women's pro sports team. That's quite a milestone! Team President Raven Jemison thinks this is a big deal. They believe that the tea

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Stories: Are They More Engaging When Heard or Seen?

Stories have always been at the heart of human culture. They're how we share our identities, learn, and enjoy each other's company. Researchers wondered how the way stories are told—either through video or audio—affects how much we enjoy them. They asked people to rate how involved they felt while w

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Nov 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Citrus Melanose: The Unseen Threat to Our Fruits

Ever thought about the hidden threats to our favorite citrus fruits? Meet citrus melanose, a sneaky fungal disease caused by members of the Diaporthe genus. The main culprit here is Diaporthe citri, a fungus that makes citrus fruits and leaves look ugly with black spots and rough skin. Scientists ha

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