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Nov 28 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for a Snowy Thanksgiving!

Hey there, travelers! Are you planning a trip over the Thanksgiving weekend? Well, get ready for some snowy surprises, especially if you're near the Great Lakes! The National Weather Service (NWS) has some news for you. They're warning about something called "lake effect snow. " This happens when co

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Gellan Gum: The Cool Way to 3D Print Tissues

Creating lifelike tissue structures for medical purposes is a big challenge. Scientists are trying out new methods like using self-healing fluids to help in this process. One interesting way is using gellan gum to form little gel balls, called granular gels. These are made by stirring during gel for

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Flexible Films Tackle Biofouling in Medical Devices

Medical devices that come into contact with body fluids often face a problem called biofouling. This is when bacteria and other substances stick to the device, forming a layer that can cause issues like blood clots and infections. Traditional ways to stop this, like using certain polymers or coating

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Thanksgiving Football Picks: Who to Start and Who to Bench

Thinking about which players to start and sit this Thanksgiving? Let's dive into some picks and predictions for fantasy football! Cooper Rush, the Cowboys' backup quarterback, has been catching attention lately. Even though he's not a superstar, he's been given more chances to throw, racking up ove

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Nov 27 2024LIFESTYLE

Preparing for Thanksgiving Travel: What to Expect

Get ready for a busy Thanksgiving travel season! Millions of people are hitting the roads and skies, making it one of the busiest times of the year. While airports aren’t quite back to pre-pandemic numbers, they’re still expecting a lot of passengers. Cars will be the main mode of transport, with ov

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

Fish Swimming: A Natural Way to Fight Pollution?

Ever wondered how fish could handle pollutants in their water? Let's dive into how one type of fish, called matrinxa, can fight back with a simple daily routine - swimming! In fish farms, water pollution is common, especially with a nasty byproduct called nitrite. This stuff can harm fish by causing

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Grab Hulu for Less: 99 Cents a Month This Black Friday!

Imagine binge-watching your favorite shows and TV series for under a dollar a month. That's right! Hulu has just launched an incredible Black Friday deal where you can get their ad-supported plan for only $0. 99 per month for a whole year. This deal knocks down the usual $9. 99 monthly fee, saving y

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

The Effect of Salt on the Folding of Engrailed Homeodomain

Engrailed homeodomain, or EngHD, is a crucial protein that controls over 200 genes by acting as a transcription factor. It folds quickly, but scientists aren't quite sure how electrostatic interactions within it affect its stability and cooperativity during folding. Recent research used a computer m

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

College Football Playoff: New Bracket, New Challenges

Well, well, well. The College Football Playoff rankings have sure seen some shuffling after Week 13's surprises! Let's dive into the new 12-team bracket and see who's still standing and who's fallen. Oregon, the lone undefeated team, is sitting pretty at the top. They're the projected Big Ten champ

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cops on the Road: Google Maps' New Way to Report Police

Google Maps wants you to report more than just speed traps. Now, they're switching to a broader "Police" tag to cover all kinds of police activities. This change lets drivers report traffic jams, construction, and lane closures too. It's all about making your drive smoother and safer. When Google b

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