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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Mikal Bridges' Turnaround: A Leap to Stardom

Mikal Bridges, the forward for the Phoenix Suns, has been on an incredible streak. Josh Hart, a teammate from a different team, has something unique in mind for the next game. He wants to collect apology notes. Why? Well, Mikal's game has improved so much that Hart wants to give him credit publicly.

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Dec 26 2024WEATHER

Sea Storm Wreaks Havoc on Santa Cruz Pier

Santa Cruz experienced a dramatic scene on Monday as a fierce storm wreaked havoc on its iconic wharf. Waves as high as 60 feet, part of the massive storm, caused a 150-foot section of the pier to crumble into the sea. The wharf, which was under renovation due to previous storm damages, saw several

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

Flexible MXene Actuators: Moving with Moisture and Light

Soft actuators today often rely on a single driving method, making it tough to handle complex, multi-directional movements. Scientists have crafted a new type of actuator using MXene, a special material, combined with a unique wrinkling structure. By adding n-hexane and letting it evaporate quickly,

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Dec 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Country Album Debuts Live at NFL Halftime on Netflix

Wondering what happened on Christmas Day? Well, Beyoncé gave fans something special by performing songs from her latest country album, "Cowboy Carter, " during the NFL halftime show. The event was streamed live on Netflix, making it a unique experience for viewers. This wasn't just any performance;

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Dec 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Power of Symmetry: Creating Better Green Light Emitters

Scientists are excited about narrowband fluorescent emitters for making super-clear organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. They've found a new way to make these green light emitters better. The key is a special molecule design, known as the centrosymmetric dianilido-bipyridine boron difluorid

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Avoid These Fantasy Football Pitfalls in Week 17

Fantasy football can be tough, especially when a player you’re counting on has a bad week. Let’s look at some players who might not perform as expected in Week 17. Jared Goff has been doing great lately, but his matchup against the 49ers could be tricky. San Francisco has been tough on quarterbacks

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Cooling the Esophagus: Protecting Against Burns During Heart Procedures

When doctors use radiofrequency (RF) energy to treat atrial fibrillation in the left atrium, they face an unusual challenge: preventing burns in the nearby esophagus. New catheters can now deliver high wattages up to 90W for short bursts, a technique known as very high-power short duration (vHPSD) a

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Exploring Common Myths and Facts About Creatine: A Researcher's Perspective

Creatine supplements, often known as creatine monohydrate (CrM), have been shown to boost performance in sports and exercise, as well as having health benefits throughout life. Despite solid evidence, many people still have questions and misunderstandings about CrM. In 2021, a group published a revi

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Shrimp's Secret: How Algae and Temperature Affect Their Health

Ever thought about how algae can influence shrimp? A fascinating study looked into this by focusing on Litopenaeus vannamei, a common shrimp species. Researchers examined how adding a specific algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, to shrimp food affects their growth, immune system, and gut bacteria at dif

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Brain Health: How Gut Bacteria and Diet Impact Cognitive Impairment

Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion, or CCH, is a big player in making people's brains work less well over time. This happens when blood flow to the brain is reduced. Part of the puzzle involves how our bodies handle a nutrient called choline. When we eat food with choline, our gut bacteria break it dow

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