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Mar 15 2025EDUCATION

Federal Probe Targets 45 Schools Over Diversity Initiative

The federal government launched a surprise attack on a program designed to boost the number of minority professors in business schools. This program, known as the Ph. D. Project, has been around for a while and has a simple goal: to make business school classrooms more diverse. The idea is that havi

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Mar 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Get a Battery Boost with Android 16

Google has been working on a new feature for Pixel phones that lets users check their battery health. This feature is similar to what iPhone users have had for a while. It shows how well the battery is doing and if it needs to be replaced. This feature has been in the works for a couple of years, bu

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Mitochondrial Diseases: A New Look at Reproductive Options

Mitochondrial diseases are tricky. They are caused by faulty genes in the tiny powerhouses of our cells, called mitochondria. These diseases can be passed from mothers to their children, making family planning a complex issue. The way these faulty genes mix with healthy ones, called heteroplasmy, pl

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Mar 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Moving Forward: How China's Resettlement Program is Saving Forests

China's fight against deforestation has found an unexpected ally in its poverty alleviation efforts. The Poverty Alleviation Resettlement (PAR) program has shown promising results in protecting forests. This program is different. It doesn't just move people; it sets them up for success with ongoing

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Maze of Health Tech Assessments

Health tech assessments are tools that help make smart decisions about health programs. They compare the benefits and costs of different health interventions. However, many health interventions are complex, making it hard to use traditional assessment methods. These assessments are crucial for info

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Mar 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini Takes Over: Google Assistant's Farewell Tour

Google is making a big change to its mobile assistant. Later in 2025, Gemini will take over from Google Assistant on most Android phones. This shift has been in the works for a while, with Gemini already the default on many new Android devices like Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, and Motorola phones releas

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

Duke's Big Problem: Cooper Flagg's Injury and the ACC Tournament

The ACC Tournament took an unexpected turn when Duke's star freshman Cooper Flagg got injured. He sprained his ankle during the first half of Duke's game against Georgia Tech. This left many wondering how it would affect the team's performance in the upcoming semifinal against North Carolina.

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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Seawater Splitting with Smart Tweaks to Photoanodes

Ever wondered how to make seawater splitting more efficient? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've come up with a two-step process to improve photoanodes, the key players in turning seawater into hydrogen. The first step involves adding tungsten to the mix. This tweak

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

Did Charles Oliveira Really Lose?

A year ago, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan faced off in the UFC Octagon. The fight was intense, with both fighters showing their skills. Oliveira, known for his submission attempts, had Tsarukyan in some deep trouble. He had Tsarukyan in a tight triangle choke and a D'arce choke, but Tsarukyan

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

TV Doctor Oz Faces Senate: Can He Fix America's Health Insurance?

The Senate Finance Committee is about to have a chat with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz is a well-known TV doctor. He was a heart surgeon, but he became famous on TV. He had a show called "The Dr. Oz Show" where he talked about health and sold stuff like supplements and health insurance plans. Now, he

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