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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

How EGFR Gets Wrapped Up: Different Paths for Different Ligands

The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

How Splits & Environment Influence Triathlon Times

Let’s dive into how split times and environmental factors shape performance in standard distance triathlons. Researchers looked at how well athletes do based on their times in each part of the race—swimming, cycling, and running. They also considered how different conditions like water type, tempera

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Saquon's Big Day, Irving's Rise, and More NFL Week 12 Highlights

Saquon Barkley stole the show in Week 12, setting a new rushing record and leaving his former team in the dust. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving is making waves in Tampa Bay, and several injuries are shaking up the fantasy football landscape. We also saw some surprising quarterback performances and a few tea

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Pushed to January

A judge has postponed his decision on resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez until January. He cited the need to review 17 boxes of documents and give the new district attorney time to weigh in. This delay dashed the family's hopes of having the brothers home for the holidays. The hearing was intended

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tasty Tech: Revolutionizing Virtual Reality with Portable Gustation Interfaces

Ever wondered what it would be like to taste your favorite food in a virtual world? Scientists have been working on just that, creating tiny, portable devices that let you experience different tastes in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). These devices, shaped like

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Nov 26 2024ENVIRONMENT

Roofing Materials and Air Pollution: What We Need to Know

Ever thought about how roofs can affect the air we breathe? Scientists have been exploring how chemicals from asphalt roofs contribute to tiny particles in the air, called secondary organic aerosols (SOAs). These particles can be harmful to our health. A recent study aimed to figure out just how muc

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Casey Hudson's New Studio Humanoid Origin Closes Before Game Debut

Video game director Casey Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect, started a new studio called Humanoid Origin in 2021. Unfortunately, the studio has announced it's shutting down before releasing its first game. A LinkedIn post revealed that an unexpected funding shortage made it impossible to kee

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Week 13 Fantasy Football: Top Players to Add and Drop

If you're looking to boost your fantasy football team for Week 13, Russell Wilson and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are some of the top players to consider adding. Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, had a strong performance against the Cleveland Browns, throwing for 270 yards and a touchdown. This

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

How Patients Benefit from Online Health Records

Imagine you're sick and your doctor asks you about your health history. Wouldn't it be great if you could simply show them a handy, digital record instead of trying to recall everything from memory? That's exactly what electronic health records (EHRs) do. These online tools help patients take charge

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Nov 26 2024WEATHER

Snow Storm Alert: 14 States Brace for Heavy Snowfall

A big snow storm is heading to 14 states just before Thanksgiving. Some mountain areas might get up to 7 feet of snow! This could make traveling very tough. The National Weather Service (NWS) in different places is warning about this. In California, they say the highest mountains could get 7 feet of

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