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Mar 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Hear the World Better with Your Android Phone

A new feature called Bluetooth Auracast is making waves in the tech world. This isn't just about better sound quality; it's about making life easier for people who have trouble hearing. Auracast lets devices like smartphones, TVs, and public announcement systems send audio to multiple receivers, suc

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Energy Drinks: Are They Really Helping Students?

Energy drinks are a popular choice among university students. These drinks are often seen as a quick fix for staying alert and focused during long study sessions. Many students believe that energy drinks boost their academic performance. But do they really? There are many claims about the benefits o

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Mar 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tick Trouble: The Mexican Cattle Industry's Battle Against Acaricide Resistance

In Mexico, cattle farmers face a significant issue with tick infestations, particularly from Rhipicephalus microplus and Amblyomma mixtum. To combat these pests, various chemical acaricides have been developed. However, their frequent and improper use has led to the emergence of resistant tick strai

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Mar 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Are Academic Books Getting the Credit They Deserve?

Academic books are often overlooked when it comes to measuring their impact. Microsoft Academic is a powerful tool that can help. It is a vast database that can track citations for academic books. It has been proven to be useful for tracking citations for journal articles. It is now being tested

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

The Surprising Truth About Hydrogen in Solar Cells

Picture this: tiny gaps in a material that were once seen as a major issue. These are hydrogen vacancies in metal-halide perovskites, which are used to make solar cells. For a long time, scientists believed these vacancies caused a lot of energy loss as heat, instead of converting it into electricit

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Mar 05 2025EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: How Media Empowers BIPOC Voices in Higher Education

Imagine a world where everyone's story is heard and valued. That's the power of media praxis, especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in higher education. These platforms are more than just tools; they're gateways to empowerment and leadership. Think about it. When BIP

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Mar 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Oscar Night: The Fashion Showdown

The 97th Academy Awards, held in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, marked the end of a wild award season. Stars flocked to the red carpet, making it a spectacle to behold. Emilia Pérez's film led with 13 nominations, a record for a non-English language film. However, things took a turn when offensive tweet

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Mar 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars 2025: The Big Winners and Surprising Upsets

The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, saw some unexpected winners and first-time Oscar recipients. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin took home the awards for Best Supporting Actress and Actor for their roles in Emilia Pérez and A Real Pain, respectively. This marks the first O

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mysteries of Tin Dioxide Gas Sensors

Tin dioxide (SnO2) gas sensors have been with us for a long time, yet their inner workings are still shrouded in mystery. This lack of understanding makes it hard to improve these sensors. Scientists have been working to figure out how these sensors function. A major breakthrough came when research

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Feb 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Night 2025: Your Guide to the Biggest Movie Celebration

Get ready for a night of glitz and glamour! The 97th Academy Awards are happening on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O'Brien will be hosting the event for the first time, bringing his unique humor to the stage. This year, the ceremony will feature some big names. Harrison F

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