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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Football Teams Embrace the Cold for College Playoffs

Football fans and players know that the weather can be unpredictable, especially during the winter months. This year's College Football Playoff is no exception. Coaches and players from Tennessee, Ohio State, SMU, and Penn State are all preparing for games in freezing temperatures, with some chances

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

MRI Scans and DBS Implants: A Heating Dilemma and a Promising Solution

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants can heat up during MRI scans due to radiofrequency (RF). This makes imaging challenging. Researchers experimented with a method called "RF-shimming parallel transmission" (PTX) to tackle this issue. The key lies in accurately mapping the RF transmission field (B

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Microplastics Interact with Tetracycline Antibiotics

Imagine you're looking at tiny pieces of plastic like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS). These are called microplastics. Scientists wanted to know how well these microplastics could pick up a certain type of antibiotic called tetracycline (TC). They did some cool expe

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Microplastics Help Antibiotics Travel in Groundwater

You’ve probably heard that microplastics (MPs) are bad for the environment, but did you know they also help antibiotics move around in groundwater? This happens because MPs can carry antibiotics like oxytetracycline (OTC) as they journey through soil and surface water. According to research, this me

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Microplastics in Compost: A Hidden Threat

You might think compost is all about turning waste into something useful, but there's a hidden problem lurking inside: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are sneaking into our compost from various sources like domestic trash, sewage sludge, and agricultural waste. Once they're in there, the

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Dust in Plastic Sports Facilities: A Closer Look at Toxic Metals

Imagine thousands of kids playing on plastic sports courts and synthetic turf fields. Sounds fun, right? But what if these seemingly safe surfaces are hiding a secret? The dust released from these facilities contains higher levels of toxic metals like lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and even cadm

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Plant Power for Peak Performance: The Secret Weapon for Athletes

Did you know that plants can make you a better athlete? For three decades, scientists have been exploring how exercise pushes our bodies to the limit. They've discovered that certain plant compounds, like polysaccharides and antioxidants, can turn up the volume on your workouts. Polysaccharides, fo

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Hornets Mix-Up: Teen Fan's PS5 Gift Snub

Imagine the excitement of a 13-year-old boy when he thought he was getting a PlayStation 5 during a Charlotte Hornets game. Alexei Phillips took his nephew to see the Hornets play the Philadelphia 76ers. A team member asked if they wanted to be on the court with the mascot, Hugo. They agreed, and a

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Falcons' New QB: All Eyes on Michael Penix

The Atlanta Falcons have made a bold move by starting rookie quarterback Michael Penix. This decision comes with a lot of expectations and responsibilities for everyone involved. Penix, who is now the team's franchise quarterback, is expected to bring a new dynamic to the offense. He'll need to show

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande's Fans Hear About Her Tour Plans

Last weekend, Ariana Grande's fans were excited by rumors that the popular singer was planning a tour in 2025. However, her record label quickly put an end to those hopes by sharing a message on social media. They said, "There are no tour plans for next year, but Ariana is thankful for her fans' lov

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