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Feb 01 2025SCIENCE

How Temperature Changes in a Fish Pond Throughout the Day

Have you ever wondered how hot or cold the fish pond is, especially in the middle of summer? Temperatures in a fish pond can vary significantly, and understanding these variations is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment for the fish. This is done by dropping fiber optic cables vertically in

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Titans Return To Social Media Stage

Picture this: some of the world's biggest tech companies are making a comeback on a certain social media platform. You might be wondering, why the sudden change of heart? Well, it's all about politics. The man who took over the platform and renamed it X has close ties to the current political a

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smarter Planning for Chemistry

Making computers understand and plan chemistry reactions is a tough task, and it gets tougher when you need the computer to be fast and have a system that has a low carbon footprint. You need to balance lots of factors and timing to make it all work well. Chemistry involves breaking down complex mo

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Feb 01 2025SCIENCE

Detecting Drool: A fresh look at identifying oral fluid stains on fabrics

For a long time, DNA has been like the superhero of crime scene investigations But guess what? Too much evidence can overwhelm crime labs and create huge backlogs making this investigation process lengthy Moreover, many pieces of evidence at crime scenes can be body fluids.

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Savings on the Latest Galaxy S25 Ultra This Weekend

Deep pockets are trying to attract customers in a heated contest between mobile giants. Samsung has set its sights on Apple's dominance with the launch of the 2025 Galaxy S25 series, but to grab attention they had to offer a few whopping deals in the preorder phase. These are the biggest incentives

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

A Space Rock is Coming! But Don't Panic

There’s a new space traveling friend that scientists have just spotted. This asteroid, named 2024 YR4, is about the size of a large building, measuring somewhere between 40 and 100 meters. This space visitor is cruising through the universe at an astonishing speed of approximately 38, 028 miles per

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer: Why Early Detection Matters

January has flown by, but it's not too late to take action against cervical cancer. This disease is a significant concern for women, ranking as the fourth most common cancer. It's no exaggeration to call it a serious threat. Many people don't realize that cervical cancer can be prevented. In fact,

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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Lubbock Cops Go Digital: E-Tickets on the Horizon!

In a first for Lubbock residents, police officers will soon be equipped with a new tool to enforce highway rules. This new technology is called e-citations! Officers will be able to issue traffic tickets digitally. This digital system is set to launch at the start of this week. It's called

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Disney and ESPN team up with a tech veteran

A big change is happening in the Disney and ESPN world. Disney Entertainment and ESPN have welcomed Andre Rohe to play a huge role in their technology group. Rohe is a big deal in the tech world so let's break down what this means. With over 20 years of experience, he has led some major te

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Weapon Against Toxic Mercury: How a Simple Chemical Reaction Can Save Lives

Let's talk about mercury(II), a nasty material that's super dangerous. Getting rid of it isn't easy but detecting it quickly and accurately is very important. A recent breakthrough uses a special chemical reaction to show mercury in water. This discovery uses something called diselenide containing r

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