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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Gold Nanoclusters Fight Atherosclerosis in Unique Ways

Atherosclerosis is a serious health issue worldwide. Scientists are looking for molecules that can lower lipids and reduce inflammation to fight this condition. We studied the effects of tiny gold nanoparticles, called fluorescent gold nanoclusters (FANC), on mice with atherosclerosis. These nanoclu

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Imagineers Shine with Three Thea Awards in 2025

Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating big time with three Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2025. The awards recognize their work on Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, both earning the top spot for Theme Park Land. This is a first f

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Engineering Human Blood Vessels for Injury Repair

Imagine you're in an accident, and the blood vessels in your leg get badly damaged. Doctors need to fix them fast to save your limb and life. Usually, they use veins from your own body or synthetic tubes. But sometimes, those options aren't safe or available. That's where bioengineered human arterie

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Hasbro's New CEO Refocuses on Interactive Play

Chris Cocks, a gamer at heart, took over as CEO of Hasbro in 2022. He’s no stranger to planning strategies for victory. But when he took control of Magic: The Gathering's blue decks, he knew it would require patience and planning. Similarly, he’s navigating Hasbro through a challenging time. Toy sal

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Nov 20 2024CRYPTO

Ethereum's Laundry Matters: Money Washing in the Digital Age

Ethereum, known for its smart contract capabilities, has risen quickly. But its cloak of anonymity makes it a prime spot for illegal activities, like money laundering. Bad guys turn dirty cash into clean currencies using Ethereum. Unlike old-fashioned money laundering, with its clear signs, Ethereum

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Ancient Genes Create Modern Mouse: A Surprising Evolutionary Twist

Do you know what tiny, simple lifeforms that have been around for nearly a billion years can do? Well, scientists found out that they can help create a living mammal, like a mouse! These little guys, called choanoflagellates, have special genes that can turn regular cells into amazing, do-anything c

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Watching Gold-Bound Molecules Change Shape

Imagine tiny molecular dancers on a gold stage. Scientists used a special microscope, called scanning tunneling spectroscopy, to watch these dancers, which are called donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts, change their poses over time. They found that these molecules arrange themselves in many interestin

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Nov 19 2024CRIME

Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Jail Notes Stir Witness Tampering Debate

Everyone’s talking about Sean "Diddy" Combs’ jail notes. Prosecutors say they found evidence that Combs was trying to sway witnesses in his sex trafficking case. But Combs' lawyers insist the notes are just trial prep work and should be private. It’s a big battle in court right now. Combs was arres

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Nov 19 2024CRIME

'Rapper-Wife' Gets Jail Time for Helping Hubby Launder Stolen Bitcoin

It's not every day you hear about a rapper involved in a massive crypto heist. But that's exactly what happened to Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, who got sentenced to 18 months in prison. Her crime? Helping her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, launder stolen bitcoin worth over $10 billion toda

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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Rapper Diddy Allegedly Used Prison Phone Accounts to Influence Jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs, famously known as a rapper and music producer, is facing serious allegations. He's been accused of using other prison inmates' phone accounts to make calls and influence potential jurors. This comes after his arrest in New York on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering,

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