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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Separating Lithium Iron Phosphate and Graphite: A New Way with Dielectrophoresis

Recycling old lithium-ion batteries is a big deal these days. Current methods use a lot of energy and money, and they can be bad for the environment. This study suggests a new, eco-friendly way to separate important battery parts, like lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and graphite. The key is their diff

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Is Rimegepant Really Helping? Real-Life Check

Meet rimegepant, a new drug that blocks certain signals in your brain to stop migraines. It's been tested in labs and found to work, but what about in the real world? That's what the GAINER study set out to find. This study, happening in multiple places, looked at how well rimegepant works and how t

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Patriots Beat Bills, Miss Out on Top Draft Pick

In their final game of the season, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16. This win pushed them down to the fourth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, rather than securing the top spot. Fans had hoped the team would lose to get a better draft position, but the players had different pl

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's Big Goodbye: Saying Farewell to Some Favorites in 2025

Netflix is like a big library that keeps changing its books. To stay fresh, it adds new ones and takes away old ones. In 2025, it's time for some big names to leave. Movies like 'American Psycho' with Christian Bale, and 'American Gangster' starring Denzel Washington are saying goodbye. Also, series

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk and Big Promises: Can He Really Fix the Budget?

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been making some big claims about taking over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But hold on a second, says a conservative writer. They think it's all just a show. Dace Potas, the head of Lone Conservative, a big conservative student publication in Am

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Packers' Quarterback Love Takes Hit, Watson's Knee Injury Pauses Game

During today's match-up against the Bears, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found himself on the sidelines after a hit to his throwing arm. He felt a tingle and numbness, suggesting a funny bone injury. Although he appeared fine throwing on the sidelines, the Packers played it safe and kept him out.

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Fighting Hernia Complications: The Dual-Action Mesh

Abdominal hernia repair is a common surgery where a mesh is often used to hold back damaged tissues and stop the hernia from coming back. The problem? Over half of patients face complications like adhesions and infections, leading to pain and further surgeries. So, what's the solution? A new kind of

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Heart Healing: A Copper-Ginsenoside Teamwork

Fixing a heart after a heart attack is no easy task. There's this substance called ginsenoside Rb1 that can safeguard heart cells and encourage their regrowth, but it doesn't do a stellar job on its own. So, scientists decided to give it a helping hand - they paired it with teeny-tiny, sponge-like m

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Boosting ACL Healing with a Special Scaffold

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs can be tricky because the body's own fluids can eat away at the new tissue, causing it to fail and make the joint worse. Researchers found a way to protect the new ACL tissue by creating a strong, long-lasting shield. They mixed collagen and polyvinyl alcohol

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Get Ready for a Freeze: North Texas Braces for Cold Snap

North Texas is gearing up for a chilly week ahead. A strong cold front is set to hit the region, bringing temperatures down to freezing levels by Sunday evening. The National Weather Service warns that wind chill could make it feel even colder, dipping into the low teens by nighttime. This cold spel

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