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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

SMU's Big Challenge: Weather and Crowds at Penn State

The SMU Mustangs are gearing up for their first College Football Playoff game against Penn State. They're not just worried about the Nittany Lions' talent, but also the intense environment at Beaver Stadium. With a capacity of over 106, 000, it's one of the toughest places to play in college footbal

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Musical Messages: African Children's Choir on Tour

The African Children's Choir is gearing up to delight audiences across the United States and Canada with their beautiful voices and inspirational performances. On January 31, 2023, they'll be in a city near you, sharing their talent and story. This event is more than just a concert; it's a powerful

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Neuron Maturation Secrets with Raman Spectroscopy

Scientists are on a mission to pinpoint the exact moment when neurons, grown in a lab, reach full maturity. This time, they're using a nifty tool called Raman spectroscopy and a clever method known as Dynamic Network Biomarker (DNB) analysis. The goal? To spot the critical shift during neuron develo

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Dec 16 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Year: Will States Jump On Board in 2025?

The future of bitcoin is looking bright. With the new presidential administration in 2024, we might see a surge in crypto-friendly policies. Some states are already considering bills to make their laws more open to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Many people believe that bitcoin is a great way to pro

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Patients' Views on Early Detection of Colorectal and Prostate Cancers Over 12 Years

Imagine walking into your doctor's office for a routine check-up. You might not give much thought to the early detection methods for serious diseases like colorectal cancer (CRC) and prostate cancer (PCa). But what if we told you that a study has been keeping an eye on what patients think and do abo

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

The Journey of the AST Biosensor: A New Tool for Heart and Liver Health Checks

Ever wondered how doctors quickly check for liver and heart diseases? Scientists have been busy creating a special tool called a biosensor. This sensor measures the amount of a key protein called aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is like a signal that something's wrong in your hear

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Operating on Sleep: A Decade-Long Look at OSA Surgeries

What happens when you try to fix snoring and breathing problems during sleep with surgery? This study takes a long look at what surgeons did to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the United States from 2004 to 2020. They dived into a big healthcare database to see how many surgeries were done an

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Treatment: When Less is More

Ever wondered how long a man with prostate cancer should live to choose less aggressive treatment? That’s what researchers are trying to figure out. They’re looking into how patients feel about the balance between risk of cancer death and nasty side effects from treatment. The goal? To find out at w

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Lung Cancer's Secret Path to the Adrenal Glands

Scientists took a deep dive into the genes of lung adenocarcinoma patients with adrenal metastases. They found that certain gene mutations, like TP53, EGFR, and KRAS, were common in both groups. But here's where it gets interesting: some unique gene changes, called rare variants, were more common in

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Big News and Local Happenings: A Week in Review

This week, the world watched as a major political shift occurred in Syria. Rebels took control, forcing the country’s long-time leader, Bashar Assad, to seek refuge in Russia. With the end of President Joe Biden's term approaching, the future of the region remains unclear. In the United States, the

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