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Jan 28 2025CRIME

The Unrealized Zodiac Documentary: A Filmmaker’s True-Crime Lament

When Charles Shackleton's meticulously planned documentary on the Zodiac killer was abruptly canceled, he turned his frustration into a fascinating confession. Dubbed “Zodiac Killer Project, ” the filmmaker shares his potential masterpiece's outline. It's a critique of the true-crime genre's formula

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Heating Up Cancer Treatment: The Power of Magnetic Hydrogels

Have you ever heard of using magnets to cook cancer cells? Well, researchers have discovered a cool way to use magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles mixed with a gel to heat up tumors from the inside. This jelly, called IT-MG, can react to special radio waves, getting hot enough to kill cancer cells whe

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Can Minimally Invasive ALPPS Surgery Save Lives?

Liver cancer is tough to treat, often forcing surgeons to remove large parts of the liver. This can lead to liver failure after surgery. A procedure called ALPPS, which stands for Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy, was invented to help. It aims to grow the l

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

Ex-Proud Boys Leader's Lawsuit Threats: A Former Prosecutor's Perspective

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been making headlines with his legal threats. But what's the real deal? An ex-prosecutor from the Department of Justice shared some insights. Appearing on MSNBC, the former prosecutor, Ankush Khardori, was asked about Tarrio's lawsuit plans. He didn't minc

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Jan 27 2025EDUCATION

How Nursing Students Feel About Lectures: Is Technology Changing Their Minds?

Imagine going to a class where the professor just talks and you sit there, probably feeling bored or uninterested. This is what's often known as a traditional lecture. Many students don't like it much because it can be dull and doesn’t involve them a lot. But what if we could change that? That's wha

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Jan 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

From Cellmates to Lovers: A Musical Tale of Unlikely Friendship

Bill Condon's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" might not be perfect, but it sure is entertaining. The movie takes a Broadway musical, set in Argentina in the 1980s, and turns it into a film that's part drama, part fantasy, and all heart. The story follows two cellmates: Valentín, a political prisoner, and

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Silica Nanoparticles and Protein Interactions

Ever wondered how tiny nanoparticles behave in our bodies? Scientists have been studying how proteins stick to these tiny particles, forming something called a "protein corona. " This corona changes how the nanoparticles behave and function in biological environments. In a recent study, researchers

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Watching Water in Your Skin: Optical Tools in Healthcare and Beyond

You might not think much about the water in your skin, but it plays a big role in keeping you healthy. Scientists and doctors use special tools to measure this water without poking or prodding. One type uses light to do the job, like diffuse reflectance spectroscopy or hyperspectral imaging. These m

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Jan 25 2025CRYPTO

Trump's New Meme Coin: A Quick Fortune and Some Red Flags

This weekend, former President Donald Trump jumped into the world of cryptocurrency by releasing his own token, $Trump. The launch, which happened on his social media platform Truth Social, was a surprising move that instantly made Trump billions on paper. The coin's design is based on a moment from

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Jan 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Turner's POV: A Fresh Look at 'Nickel Boys'

In the movie "Nickel Boys, " director RaMell Ross did something unique. Instead of the usual camera angles, he decided to show the story from one character's point of view – Turner, played by Brandon Wilson. This isn't just a fancy trick. It means the camera, operated by Sam Ellison, sticks with Tur

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