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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Solving Crystals: A New Way to Predict Structures from Powder X-Rays

Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where

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Dec 24 2024WEATHER

Hennepin County's Weather Alerts Get Personal This Spring

Starting this March, Hennepin County is set to launch a new way to get weather alerts. Instead of blasting warnings for the whole county, the National Weather Service will now target just the areas in danger. This new system, called Partial County Alerting (PCA), is scheduled to kick off on March 18

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Golf Superstars McIlroy and Scheffler Top LIV Golfers DeChambeau and Koepka

In a thrilling matchup that combined golf skills and new crypto rewards, PGA Tour pros Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler outplayed LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka at The Showdown 2024 in Las Vegas. The event, originally started as 'The Match' in 2018, featured 18 holes split into fou

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Golf and Crypto: A New Pairing on the Green

Golf is taking a step into uncharted territory—the world of cryptocurrency. The "Showdown" in Las Vegas was a big deal, not just because it featured top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, but because the prize purse was fully in crypto. This wasn't just a social media stunt; it was a s

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Is Protein Powder Worth It?

You might have seen TikTok influencers raving about protein powder, claiming it's crucial for building muscles and keeping their bodies strong. Protein is key for muscles, bones, and our immune system. But do we really need to take protein powders as supplements? Let's break it down. Firstly, most

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Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

RNA's Purine Puzzle in Crowded Cell Spaces

Have you ever wondered why some noncoding RNA (ncRNA) molecules like to hang out together, forming tiny structures called condensates? Scientists have a hunch that it might have something to do with the types of building blocks, called nucleobases, that make up the RNA. There are two main groups of

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Editing Grapevines for Better Mildew Resistance

Ever wondered how to make grapevines tougher against disease? Scientists have found a clever way using something called CRISPR/Cas9. By editing two genes, MLO6-7 and NPR3, they've made grapevines more resistant to powdery and downy mildew. The best part? These edited plants can lose the extra gene b

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Dec 06 2024FINANCE

Lululemon's Global Gains: What's Up with Sales?

Lululemon, the popular athletic apparel brand, has seen some interesting shifts in sales. While growth in the U. S. is slowing down, the company is making big strides abroad. This international success has led to a 9% increase in overall sales compared to last year. The company just shared its finan

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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

China's Social Welfare: A Boost for Political Support in Tough Times

When it comes to keeping citizens happy, many countries focus on economic growth. But what about social welfare? In China, from 2010 to 2018, researchers looked into this. They combined surveys from five waves of the China Family Panel Studies with city-level data. They found something interesting.

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Golf's Big Showdown Goes Crypto: A New Twist

Hey, sports fans! Ever thought cryptocurrency could change the game of golf? Well, get ready, because it's happening! The big showdown between golf legends Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka is almost here. And guess what? It's not just about the players and the ve

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