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Feb 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle Turns 10: New Characters and Big Changes!

Fans of Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle have something huge to celebrate. The popular mobile game just hit its 10th birthday, and the developers are throwing a massive party with new characters and exciting updates. First off, let's talk about the new characters. Two highly anticipated fusion c

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Electric Fields and Liquid Crystal Twists

Liquid crystals are fascinating materials. They flow like liquids but have molecules that can align like solids. One interesting thing about them is how they react to electric fields. This reaction is called the Fréedericksz transition. In simple terms, an electric field can make the molecules in a

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Feb 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes Drama: The Bachelor Franchise Faces Turmoil

The Bachelor franchise, a long-running reality TV series, is facing serious issues behind the scenes. Recently, the show's crew members have been let go, leaving many feeling shocked and uncertain about their futures. This comes after a series of controversial decisions made by the show's current le

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Feb 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Waste Heat to Power: The Kalina Cycle's Role in Cement Plants

Cement plants are power-hungry operations. But what if they could transform their waste heat into electricity? This is where the Kalina Cycle comes in. It's a clever system designed to capture heat from two main sources: the flue gas from the suspension preheater and the hot air from the clinker coo

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Feb 21 2025SPORTS

Yankees: The Beard is Back!

In a surprising turn of events, the Yankees have decided to let go of a rule that has been around since 1976. This rule, which was put in place by George Steinbrenner, stated that players could not have any facial hair, except for mustaches. Hal Steinbrenner, the current owner, announced this change

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Can Plants Fuel Your Workouts?

Plants can indeed help build muscle, but it's not as straightforward as it might seem. Let's break it down. First, consider what a plant-based diet entails. It's mostly fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Some people might avoid meat and dairy, but that's not a requirement. These diets can be

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

Grapevine's Secret Weapon Against Fungal Foes

Plants have a clever way of defending themselves against invaders. They use special receptors on their cell surfaces to spot trouble. These receptors can pick up signals from both the bad guys (pathogens) and helpful peptides released by the plant itself. This is like having a security system that c

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Feb 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Do We Keep Paying for Streaming Services?

Streaming services have exploded in popularity over the past few decades. But with so many options, why do people keep subscribing? This question was explored by looking at 35 studies from two big academic databases. These studies showed that our decisions to sign up or stick with a service are inf

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

Tomato Plants: How Proteases Affect Photosynthesis and Fruit Ripening

Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins. In plants, some proteases are found in the chloroplasts, specifically in the thylakoid lumen. One family of these proteases is called Deg. Deg1, Deg5, and Deg8 are three members of this family that have been studied quite a bit. They are thought to hel

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Feb 20 2025SPORTS

UFC 315: A New Face for the Welterweight Title

UFC 315 is set to be a thrilling event in Montreal, Canada, on May 10, 2025. The main event has changed. Shavkat Rakhmonov, the undefeated Kazakh fighter, is out due to injury. This means Jack Della Maddalena, an Australian boxer, will fight Belal Muhammad for the Welterweight title. This is a big d

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