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Dec 24 2024SCIENCE

Disulfide Bonds: A New Trick with Water Droplets

Ever heard of disulfide bonds? They're super important in biochemistry, making proteins do their jobs. Usually, making them needs oxygen, chemicals, or special catalysts. But scientists found something cool: water droplets can do it all by themselves! No extra stuff needed, just water and room tempe

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Sun Safety on Campus: What Saudi Students Know and Do

You might think that with the sun beating down almost every day, college students in Saudi Arabia would be extra careful. But a recent study found that not everyone is as sun-smart as they should be. The sun can do some serious damage, like causing sunburn, making your skin age faster, and even lead

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Dec 24 2024SCIENCE

The Iron Hunt: A New Way to Clean Water

Have you ever considered the tiny iron particles hiding in your water? These microscopic invaders can harm our bodies and damage the pipes that transport water. Fortunately, scientists have found a clever way to capture these iron ions using two materials called polydopamine (PDA) and polymethyl met

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Dec 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

2024's Standout TV Performances: Who Stole the Show?

TV in 2024 was a powerhouse of incredible acting. With so many amazing performances, it's hard to choose just ten. But here we go! Chloe Guidry from "Under the Bridge" made her mark as the troubled teen Josephine, showing us that even the toughest characters have soft sides. Manny Jacinto wowed us i

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Dec 23 2024SCIENCE

Discovering the Power of Earth-Friendly Metals for Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is vital for generating hydrogen fuel through water splitting. To make this process sustainable, researchers are searching for abundant materials like silicates. A recent study synthesized various metal metasilicates using a simple wet-chemical method followed by hi

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Dec 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Reflecting on the Impact of Antibiotic Water Pollution and Innovative Photocatalysts

Antibiotics in our water bodies are a big problem. They harm aquatic life and can make us sick. Scientists have been looking into how to break down these drugs in water. One way is by using a special material called a photocatalyst. This material can use light to break down pollutants like antibioti

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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Billionaires Target Government Diversity Programs

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In

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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Wisconsin's New Committee: A Look Through the GOAT's Eyes

Imagine this: a state committee dedicated to sniffing out government inefficiencies, not unlike the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Wisconsin has just unveiled its newest committee, the Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee, or GOAT for short. Republican Ass

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Dec 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Jost's NSFW Joke About Wife Scarlett on SNL

Colin Jost, comedian and husband to Scarlett Johansson, recently shared a risqué joke about his wife on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. During their annual Christmas Joke Swap on December 21, Jost read a joke written by his cohost, Michael Che. The joke poked fun at Johansson's post-pregnancy

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Dec 23 2024CRIME

Subway Horror: Man Arrested for Setting Woman on Fire

Early Sunday morning, tragedy struck the New York City subway. A man, believed to be in his late 20s, approached a woman on a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station and set her on fire. This horrific act was witnessed by police officers patrolling the area, who quickly extin

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