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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Personalized Radiosurgery for NF2-Linked Meningiomas: A Closer Look

Managing meningiomas tied to neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) isn't one-size-fits-all. These intracranial tumors can pop up one at a time or in groups, making each case unique. One treatment option is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a high-precision radiation technique. A team of experts dug into the

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Nov 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Jordan Chiles' Mom Faces Criticism Over Leotard Sales

Jordan Chiles is set to start her college career at UCLA, but her mother, Gina, has faced some heat on social media. Gina recently announced that Jordan is launching a new leotard collection. However, this announcement wasn't just about the leotards. Gina also had to address some scam allegations th

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Nov 25 2024WEATHER

Snow's Back: Storm Heads to Minnesota and Wisconsin

Hey, those in Northern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin, get ready for some snow! Initially, we had a teaser around Halloween, but Mother Nature seems to be taking her time this year. Before you know it, though, we might see a good chunk of snow covering the grounds. Metrologists had been forecasti

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

Pro Game Beginnings: Red Grange's First Football Encounter with the Chicago Bears

On November 26, 1925, an exciting chapter of sports history unfolded as legendary player Red Grange played his very first professional football game with the Chicago Bears. In a memorable clash against the Chicago Cardinals, Red Grange was restricted to just 36 yards, resulting in a 0-0 tie game. It

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Potato Growth with VDAL: A Cytokinin Connection

Have you ever thought about how plants can be helped to grow better? Scientists have found a curious protein named VDAL that can do just that. This protein is made by a fungus called Verticillium dahliae, which usually causes trouble for plants like cotton. But in a surprising twist, when this prote

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Nov 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Shop Smart: RTX 40 GPUs and Gaming PC Deals This Black Friday

Black Friday just got better for gamers! Whether you're hunting for a new GPU or a gaming PC, this year's deals are stacking up nicely. Leading brands like ZOTAC, ASUS, and MSI have slashed prices on their high-end GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. The ZOTAC RTX 4080 Super AMP, for instance, is

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Minnesota Faces E. coli Outbreak After Ground Beef Recall

In Minnesota, at least 15 people have fallen ill due to E. coli poisoning, linked to a recent recall of over 167, 000 pounds of potentially contaminated ground beef. The recall was initiated by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. after state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and dete

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

How to Best Preserve Mouse Testes for Research

Have you ever wondered how scientists keep mouse testes fresh for their studies? It turns out, the way they're stored makes a big difference. This research compared different methods of preserving mouse testes. They used two types of buffers, RNAlater® and Nucleic Acid Preservation-NAP-buffer, and s

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Workout Equalizers: How We Measure Exercise Intensity

Ever wondered how to gauge the effort you put into your resistance training? Two common methods take the spotlight: counting the total weight lifted or tracking sets until failure. Both methods aim to balance the "dose" of exercise between sessions. But, which method truly captures the intensity of

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Gold Nano Particles in a Tiny Sensor: A New Way to Detect Poison in Wine

Imagine being able to quickly and easily check if your wine is safe to drink, even if it's been contaminated with a nasty toxin called Ochratoxin-A (OTA). Scientists have created a clever little sensor that can do just that. This sensor is like a tiny detective, using gold and silver nanoparticles t

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