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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

How to Best Preserve Mouse Testes for Research

Have you ever wondered how scientists keep mouse testes fresh for their studies? It turns out, the way they're stored makes a big difference. This research compared different methods of preserving mouse testes. They used two types of buffers, RNAlater® and Nucleic Acid Preservation-NAP-buffer, and s

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Bridging the Past and Present: How Photogrammetry Revives Old Excavation Data

Over the past three decades, site documentation has seen a significant shift from analogue methods to digital tools. Archaeological sites now rely heavily on high-precision digital recordings, making it easier to combine, compare, and analyze data. However, sites with a mix of both analogue and digi

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

What's Next for Education with Linda McMahon?

President Trump's pick for the secretary of education, Linda McMahon, brings an interesting background from the world of wrestling. She's no stranger to business, having run the Small Business Administration before. But what does this mean for America's schools? Some think she'll push for more priva

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Imagineers Shine with Three Thea Awards in 2025

Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating big time with three Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2025. The awards recognize their work on Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, both earning the top spot for Theme Park Land. This is a first f

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Marc Rowan: The Wall Street Heavyweight in the Running for Trump’s Treasury Job

Meet Marc Rowan, a big name in the world of finance. This 62-year-old private equity billionaire is one of the leading candidates to become Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary. He’s got some pretty impressive backers, including Trump insiders and Wall Street bigwigs who think he’s just the guy for the

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Renal Denervation: A 10-Year Look into Managing Unrelenting High Blood Pressure

Think about a group of 65 people who couldn't get their high blood pressure under control, even with lots of medication. They decided to try something different: a procedure called renal denervation. This isn't a new movie plot; it's real life. These people had their blood vessels near the kidneys t

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Nov 20 2024CRYPTO

Why Ethereum MainNet Might Not Be Great for Instant Coordination

You know how some blockchains need a boss to keep them in line? That's where a Coordination Blockchain comes in. This one's about Ethereum MainNet, the public Ethereum blockchain, and whether it can handle that job for Ethereum Private Sidechains. These sidechains are like private clubs where blockc

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Green Tech and ESG: How Chinese Firms Are Leading the Way

The manufacturing industry has long been known for its environmental impact. But times are changing. Many companies are now looking to go green. They want to make sure their business practices are good for both people and the planet. This is where something called ESG performance comes in. ESG stand

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Backyard Sports: A Private Eye's Surprise Comeback

Did you play Backyard Sports as a kid? If so, you're in luck! A private investigator has helped bring back this classic series. The games were a big hit when they first came out, and now, thanks to Playground Productions, they're coming back. The first game to make a comeback was Backyard Baseball '

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Conservatives Look to Reshape Higher Ed Under Trump

As Donald Trump approaches his presidency, conservatives see an opportunity. Universities, typically a minor topic in politics, were a regular theme in Trump's campaign. He and his running mate, JD Vance, targeted elite schools, their costs, and politics. This has inspired right-wing activists, cong

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