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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Fans Demand Star's Return at Mets Event

Fans of the New York Mets took over an event meant to celebrate the team's future. Instead of focusing on the club's plans, they chanted "We Want Pete, " hoping to sway management to re-sign their star player, Pete Alonso. The event featured key figures like team owner Steve Cohen and general manage

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Peptide Droplets: A New Way to Deliver Stuff Inside Cells

Ever wondered how you could sneak large molecules into cells? Well, scientists have found a clever trick using tiny droplets called peptide-based coacervates. These droplets form when two different large molecules, usually with opposite charges, come together and stick to each other. They're like ti

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Jan 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Solar Power Boost: A New Horse Herd Algorithm for Faster Charging

Imagine you're managing a herd of horses to optimize their movements for maximum efficiency. That's the idea behind the Horse Herd Optimization Algorithm (HHOA) designed to boost power extraction from solar panels. This method, inspired by horse herd behaviors, works great under both changing and st

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

The Role of Sigma1 in Cancer's Hide and Seek Game

Ever heard of a sneaky game tumors play to slip past our immune system? It's called adaptive immune resistance. One trick tumors use is to make more of a protein called PD-L1, which puts the brakes on immune cells. This PD-L1 is made in a part of the cell called the endoplasmic reticulum, and it can

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Knowledge Matters: Teens and Hormonal Contraception

Do you know what hormonal contraception is? Many teens don’t, and that could be a problem. A recent national survey found that how much teens know about hormonal contraception (HC) can affect whether they're willing to use it. The study aimed to see if there's a link between knowledge and willingnes

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Coen's Crossroads: The NFL's Interview Dilemma

Liam Coen found himself in a tough spot when he agreed to become the highest-paid offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers. There was one small catch: he couldn't interview with the Jaguars. This handshake deal turned out to be a problem when Coen decided to interview anyway. The NFL rules allow ass

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Biliary Tract Cancer: The Hidden Battle

Biliary tract cancers, or BTC, are notoriously stealthy. They often remain undiscovered until they've already caused significant damage, making treatment challenging. Doctors typically start with chemotherapy, but it doesn't always work as planned. Even when combined with treatments that boost the i

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Could Birth Control Be Used for Abortions?

Ever thought about birth control pills being used for abortions? A recent study found that a pill used for emergency contraception might work to end pregnancies. This could be big news since there's a lot of debate around another common abortion drug, mifepristone. Mifepristone is under attack by p

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

The Curious Case of Coach Coen's Exit

The annual coach-hiring season is always full of surprises, and this year's twist involves Liam Coen. If reports are right, he's set to become the Jaguars' new head coach. But his exit from the Buccaneers is anything but ordinary. Coaches usually can leave one team and join another without any cont

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Baseball's Big Names: Who's Still Up for Grabs?

With spring training just around the corner, the MLB offseason is still buzzing with activity. Some major players are still waiting to ink new deals. Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso, for instance, haven't signed yet. On the other hand, the Dodgers have been busy. They've added Japanese pitcher Roki Sas

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