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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

High Altitude: How Lowlanders and Tibetans Adapt Differently

Imagine two groups of people climbing a high mountain. One group is from the lowlands, and the other is from the highlands of Tibet. Both groups are going to the same height of 4, 300 meters. Scientists wanted to see how their bodies adjust to the thin air. Lowlanders, or people from the lowlands,

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

How Insects Use Chemical Signals to Boost Movement

Ever wondered how tiny creatures like fruit fly larvae get a sudden burst of energy to move around? Scientists have found that when these larvae, known as Drosophila, are hungry, their nervous system kicks into high gear. A type of neuron called type II octopaminergic motor neurons (MNs) starts firi

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Knee Cartilage Repair: When Allografts Come in Second

When cartilage in the knee gets damaged, it's tough to fix. One common surgery, called osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA), involves replacing the damaged part with healthy tissue from a donor. But, what happens if this surgery doesn't work out the first time? That's the question researche

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Sitcom Worlds Collide: Abbott Elementary Meets It's Always Sunny

Since 2021, "Abbott Elementary" on ABC has been winning hearts with its laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt stories about teachers making a difference in a Philadelphia school. On the flip side, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX and FXX has been serving up screwball comedy since 2005, with

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Charlie Day Hopes for a Buddy Comedy with Sheryl Lee Ralph

Charlie Day, known for his role in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, recently opened up about a possible future buddy comedy with Sheryl Lee Ralph from Abbott Elementary. The two actors hit it off during the crossover episodes between the two shows. Day admitted he was initially skeptical about the

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Caffeine’s Impact on Older Adults Before and After Pilates

Pilates has been shown to have numerous benefits for older adults, but recent research has also explored how these benefits might interact with something many of us start our day with: caffeine. Scientists decided to investigate how consuming caffeine affects the body before and after an 8-week Pila

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia's New RTX 50-Series GPUs: Powerful, Pricey, and Coming Soon

Nvidia has taken the wraps off its latest line of graphics cards, the RTX 50-series. These new GPUs are mighty, costly, and have a hefty appetite for energy. The lineup includes the RTX 5070, 5070 Ti, 5080, and the top-tier RTX 5090. This is the first time Nvidia is releasing a “titanium” edition ca

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Winter Chill: What to Expect in North Texas This Week

Get ready, North Texas! A cold snap is on its way, bringing freezing temperatures and maybe even some wintry mix. The National Weather Service says an Arctic air mass is heading our way overnight on Monday. This means we'll be feeling the cold for most of the week. Expect highs in the 30s and 40s wi

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Jan 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Galaxy S25: A Magnetic Adventure

Have you ever wanted your phone to stick to things just like an iPhone? Well, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 might just make that happen. Leaked images have shown that these new phones could have magnetic alignment, similar to Apple's MagSafe feature. This means your Galaxy S25 could snap onto chargi

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Picking the Best Surgery: Delta vs. UBE for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Ever had back problems and wondered about the best minimally invasive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis? Two common options are Delta large-channel endoscopy and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE). Both aim to minimize tissue damage and speed up recovery, but which one is the best? A recent study

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