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Mar 28 2025SCIENCE

Engineering Better Healing with Stem Cells and CRISPR

In the realm of tissue engineering, scientists are exploring new ways to create living replacements for damaged tissues. These engineered tissues aim to help the body heal itself. However, there are challenges. Custom-made tissues can be expensive and take time to create. Plus, they might not work a

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Mar 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Deep-Sea Mining: A Race to the Bottom

Imagine if you will, the ocean floor as a treasure trove of metals. The seabed, especially in remote areas like the eastern Pacific, is rich with minerals crucial for modern technology. This has sparked interest from mining companies eager to tap into these resources. One such company, based in Vanc

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Mar 27 2025SPORTS

Fast Forward: The Next Big Thing in Sprinting

Two young athletes are making waves in the world of sprinting. Both are pushing the limits of what's possible, and both have their sights set on the legendary records held by Usain Bolt. The stage is set for an exciting showdown. First, there's Gout Gout, an Australian teenager who has already made

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Mar 27 2025SCIENCE

Beans, Bugs, and Bacteria: The Hidden World Below

The world beneath our feet is a bustling ecosystem, full of interactions that shape the world above. One such interaction involves beans, bacteria, and bugs. Specifically, the relationship between beans and nitrogen-fixing bacteria, known as rhizobia, has long been seen as a win-win. But what about

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Unlawful Detention Raises Questions

A student's involvement in pro-Palestinian activism led to her abrupt detention. Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at a Boston university, was taken into custody by federal immigration agents. This happened on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday evening, she was being held at a processing center in Louisiana. T

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Mar 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Station Tech Gets a Boost from Military Funding

Gravitics, a firm known for building parts for space stations, has just scored a big deal. They won an award from the Space Force to use their tech for quick space missions. This isn't just any award. It's called a STRATFI, and it's worth up to $60 million. The Space Force puts in half, and Gravitic

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Mar 26 2025SCIENCE

The Future of Spinal Repair: 3D Printing and Beyond

The need for organ transplants and accurate tissue models has pushed the field of tissue engineering into the spotlight. This area focuses on creating tissues and organs outside the body, which is crucial for regenerative medicine. One exciting development is the creation of artificial intervertebra

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Mar 25 2025BUSINESS

Robinhood's Betting Hub Under Fire: What's the Deal?

Robinhood has been called out by Massachusetts regulators for its new prediction markets hub. This hub allows users to bet on various events, including college basketball games. The Secretary of the Commonwealth, Bill Galvin, has sent a subpoena to Robinhood, seeking information about the hub's laun

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Mar 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

NewJeans' Big Change: A Legal Battle and a New Name

The past few years have seen NewJeans rise as a standout act in K-pop. This group of five young women, aged 16 to 20, has consistently delivered hit after hit. Their music and style have been praised for being clever, artistic, and ahead of their time. This success made their recent announcement al

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

New Contraceptive Injection Could Revolutionize Long-Term Drug Delivery

A groundbreaking idea is taking shape in the world of medicine. Researchers are working on a new kind of injection. This injection is designed to create a contraceptive implant inside the body. It could change the way drugs are delivered over long periods. This isn't just about birth control. It has

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