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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Peacock's New Twist: Mini-Games and Short Videos

Peacock is trying out a couple of new tricks to stay in the game with streaming giants like Netflix and YouTube. They're introducing mini-games and short vertical videos to their app. This month, some users will start seeing these features, while others will have to wait until spring. Peacock is fa

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Dupilumab’s Unusual Helping Hand for Ear Infections

Have you ever heard of an ear infection called eosinophilic otitis media (EOM)? It’s tough to treat, and it often goes hand in hand with conditions like eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) and asthma. These conditions are all caused by something called type 2 inflammations. Recently, a specia

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Man United's New Owner: A Stormy Start

Manchester United's fans are upset with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS, saying they've made the club's atmosphere worse. Ratcliffe bought a big chunk of the club, hoping to improve things, but that hasn't happened yet. He's been making big changes to save money, like letting go of staff and

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Metal-Tracking Proteins: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to Biology

Metal ions are super important in our bodies, helping with everything from keeping us healthy to treating diseases. Proteins and enzymes play a big role in how our bodies handle these metals and how medicines that contain metals work. Being able to see and identify these metal-binding proteins in li

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Dec 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

A Game-Changing Space Launch: Astranis's Four Satellites Head to Orbit

On December 29, SpaceX sent four satellites built by Astranis towards geostationary orbit. This launch was unique because it marked the first time a single company launched four of its own satellites on one mission to GEO. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites blasted off at midnight from Florid

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Why Big Names Are Donating to Trump's Inauguration

Top CEOs and their companies are giving big money to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee. They want to be on good terms with him before he takes office. Jeff Bezos from Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg from Meta (Facebook), and Sam Altman from OpenAI are each donating $1 million. Others include $2 mi

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

When and How: Tracheostomies in Trauma Patients

Tracheostomies are a common procedure for trauma patients who require long-term ventilation due to respiratory failure or airway issues. While they offer benefits like reduced need for sedation and easier care, they also come with certain risks. This study dives into the uncertain aspects of when, h

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Two Decades of Laparoscopic Surgery Videos: YouTube vs. WebSurg

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery globally, has seen a surge in educational videos online. Platforms like YouTube and WebSurg offer these videos, but their quality can be hit or miss. This study looked at how the quality of these videos has changed over the past 20 years and compared th

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

EoE on the Rise: A Decade of Discovery in Australasian Kids

Did you know that the rate of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has been climbing in kids from the Northern Hemisphere? But what about our region? Not much is known about EoE here, and that's where this study comes in. Climate and daily habits might play a role in how EoE shows up, so understanding and

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Dec 24 2024SCIENCE

Creating Complex Molecules: A Simple Method

Scientists have found a new way to make complex molecules called chiral spiro-imidazolidinone cyclohexenones. These molecules have six points where their structure can change, or stereocenters. The best part? They're made from simple chemicals like aminophenols, α, β-unsaturated aldehydes, and α-ami

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