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Dec 11 2024SCIENCE

Space Twins: Creating Eclipses on Command

Imagine being able to create your own solar eclipse, whenever you want. That's what scientists are hoping to do with two satellites launched by the European Space Agency. These spacecraft, part of the Proba-3 mission, are designed to work together in perfect harmony, like a well-choreographed dance.

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Dec 11 2024SCIENCE

Lipid Nanoparticles: SLNs vs. NLCs - What's the Difference?

Lipid-based nanoparticles are like tiny, smart vehicles that carry medicines to where they're needed in the body. Two types, Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs), have been making waves in drug delivery. Both are great because they're safe, stable, and can hold d

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Dec 11 2024SCIENCE

The Universe's Speedy Expansion: A Cosmic Riddle

Imagine trying to measure the growth of a garden only to find that your ruler and your friend's yardstick give you different results. That's a bit like what astronomers are dealing with when they try to figure out how fast the universe is expanding. They look at old light from the early universe and

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Dec 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Catching a Glimpse of Young Dylan with Timothée Chalamet

Imagine diving into the early days of a legendary figure like Bob Dylan? That's exactly what director James Mangold’s new film does. Called "A Complete Unknown, " it stars Timothée Chalamet, who beautifully captures the spirit of young Bob Dylan. Unlike other biopics that focus on the later years, t

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

RFK Jr. Pushes for Daughter-in-Law's CIA Role

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a nominee for the Health and Human Services Secretary position, is reportedly lobbying for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to become the deputy director of the CIA. Kennedy, who previously worked at the CIA undercover, has been critical of the agency. The role doe

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Winning Hearts, Losing Numbers: A Congressman's Healthcare Mistake

Representative Ro Khanna from California made a big blunder on a social media platform, wrongly claiming that top health insurance companies made over $1. 3 trillion in profits in 2023. The real figure? A much smaller $70. 7 billion. This mix-up happened during a time when talks about healthcare ref

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Dec 11 2024SPORTS

Juan Soto's Mega Deal: A Sports Money Shocker!

Juan Soto just signed a whopping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. That's a lot of money! Let's break down how this deal stacks up against other sports numbers. First off, Soto's contract is more than the combined payroll of all teams in the AL and NL Central divisions for 2025

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Mastering Teaching: Overcoming Challenges with Threshold Concepts

Becoming a Master Clinical Teacher is no easy task. While there’s plenty of talk about what great clinical teachers do well, not much is said about the hurdles they face. Enter Threshold Concepts, a theory that helps spot the tricky parts of learning. By applying this theory, we can shine a light on

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Vote Day Tomorrow: What's on the Ballot?

Hey, everyone! Tomorrow is election day for the December ballot. There's a lot to vote on, so let's break it down. In East Baton Rouge, there's a big deal about a 2% sales tax. It's not new, but it might move from the parish to the City of St. George. That could mean about $50 million for city serv

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Medical School's New Grading System: Helping the Underserved?

Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted

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