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Feb 16 2025SPORTS

Stephanie Vaquer Makes History in D. C.

Stephanie Vaquer, a rising star in the wrestling world, has just made a huge splash. She's not just a woman in wrestling, she's a force to be reckoned with. Stephanie has been making waves in every promotion she's been in, from small independents to big names like AEW and now NXT. She didn't waste

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

The Amazing Starch Superpower of the Silverweed Cinquefoil

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, often called the "Roof of the World, " is a place of extremes. It's here that a plant known as silverweed cinquefoil thrives. What makes this plant special? Its roots are packed with starch, a type of energy reserve that helps it survive harsh conditions. This isn't just a

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: What's Happening in West Texas?

In the heart of West Texas, a concerning trend is unfolding. The measles virus, a highly contagious airborne disease, is making a comeback. The situation is particularly alarming in Gaines County, where the majority of the 48 reported cases are concentrated. The neighboring counties of Lynn, Terry,

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Feb 15 2025SCIENCE

Lactate: The Secret Weapon for Better Cloned Cow Embryos?

In the world of cloning, getting embryos to develop properly can be a real challenge. This is especially true for bovine embryos created through somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). These embryos often struggle to grow compared to those made through in vitro fertilization (IVF). One reason for thi

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Feb 15 2025SCIENCE

Building Better Tissues: The Shrink-Resistant Hydrogel Breakthrough

Imagine trying to build something with a material that keeps shrinking. That's a big problem in tissue engineering. Scientists have been using collagen-based hydrogels, which are great for growing cells, but they have a nasty habit of shrinking when cells interact with them. This makes it hard to cr

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Tiny Magnets Fighting Cancer: A New Hope

Cancer treatment is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are exploring a unique way to fight cancer cells using tiny magnetic particles. These particles, called magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), are designed to target and kill cancer cells through a process called ferroptosis. Ferroptosis is a speci

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Feb 14 2025SCIENCE

Protecting Animals and People: A Look at Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 16627

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 16627 is a special bacteria used to help preserve fresh plant materials for animal feed. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently reviewed this bacteria to see if it was still safe to use. The EFSA found that the bacteria is still safe for animals and the

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Feb 14 2025EDUCATION

Ping Pong in PE: A New Way to Measure It

Ever wondered how teachers feel about teaching table tennis in PE classes? A group of experts and teachers worked together to create a questionnaire called the "Racquet Sports Attitude Scale (RSAS). " This tool is designed to see how teachers view and use table tennis in their classes. The RSAS has

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Stent Strategies in Biliary Cancer

Biliary tract cancer is a tough opponent. Chemotherapy has improved outcomes, but managing blocked bile ducts is a challenge. Two methods stand out for placing stents in these blocked ducts: side-by-side (SBS) and stent-in-stent (SIS). Let's talk about stents. They are tiny tubes that keep ducts

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

The Power Struggle Over Federal Funds

The Senate's confirmation hearing for the new education secretary, Linda McMahon, turned into a heated debate over who controls federal funds. Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington, questioned McMahon about how she would handle a situation where the president or a powerful businessman lik

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