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Mar 13 2025CELEBRITIES

From the Court to the Boardroom: The Journey of Junior Bridgeman

Junior Bridgeman, a name that resonates with both basketball fans and business enthusiasts, has passed away at 71. His journey from a standout basketball player to a billionaire entrepreneur is truly inspiring. Bridgeman's life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a medical emergency during a benef

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Sulfur's Secret: Making Water Cleaner and Greener.

Imagine tiny iron atoms working together to clean up water. These atoms are connected by sulfur bridges, which help them stay close and work efficiently. The sulfur bridges change how the iron atoms bond with other molecules, making them better at breaking down harmful substances in water. Iron ato

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Feb 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

China's Bridge Marvel: Connecting Cities, Defying Nature

China's rapid economic growth has led to some incredible infrastructure projects. The country is home to half of the world's longest bridges. This is due to the massive number of people moving to cities and the booming industry of electric vehicles and other automobiles. China also operates some of

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Feb 14 2025CRIME

Smelling Clues: Tracking Down Gun Handlers Through Scent

Picture this: a crime scene with a shooting. Police find empty cartridges. What can they do? Fingerprints might be there, but they are often messed up and not always helpful. So, what else can they use? How about the scent left behind? Let's dive into a unique experiment. Scientists set up a

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bridget Jones: Love After Loss

It has been a long time since Renée Zellweger first brought Bridget Jones to life. Over four movies, Bridget has become a beloved character with unique habits and quirks. The fourth movie, Mad About the Boy, is different. It focuses on Bridget's grief and her journey to find happiness again. This mo

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

When Rivers Run Wild: The Hidden Dangers to Shallow Foundational Bridges

Bridges with shallow foundations rest on the ground, not buried deep in it. This makes them easy targets for flood scouring. The flood eats away at the surrounding land and foundation side. During severe states the bridge can encounter pipes in a horseshoe shape pressure at the base this ca

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

One of the Minds behind The 100 Years Celebration

Cambridge University's very own Sarah Bray leads the way in developmental biology and neuroscience. Right now, she's the brain behind the scenes of Britain's Technical Science Organization. At the age of 35, Sarah started working with different biological research organizations and has never looked

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

The Life-Spanning Lessons from the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study

David Farrington, a notable criminologist, discussed the power of the longitudinal-experimental design in understanding and tackling criminal behavior. The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, launched in 1935, holds the distinction of being the first ever randomized controlled trial in criminology. Th

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Rhode Island's 2026: Shifts in Business, Housing, and Unfinished Projects

As 2026 approaches, Rhode Island is witnessing some big changes in its business landscape. Hasbro, the famous toy maker, is pondering a relocation to Boston. This has state officials working overtime to convince them to stick around. Meanwhile, in Newport, one ambitious entrepreneur is snapping up r

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Oridonin: A New Player in Cancer Drug Design

Scientists have found a clever way to turn a natural compound into a tool for fighting cancer. This compound, called Oridonin, can help in the design of new drugs called PROTACs. PROTACs are like tiny agents that can hunt and destroy specific proteins in cancer cells. So, what makes Oridonin specia

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