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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

How Does Li Behave Around Fe-Oxides?

Did you know that lithium (Li) can change hands with iron oxides? Let's dive into how this happens and why it matters. In our vast world, weathering processes shape the climate. One way to track these processes is by looking at lithium isotopes. Scientists tend to focus on how Li sticks to or gets

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah May Soon Get a Contract Boost

The Minnesota Vikings have already locked down their coach, Kevin O’Connell, with a new contract. Now, it’s time for the team’s General Manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, to possibly see an extension to his deal. According to recent reports, talks are happening to ensure Adofo-Mensah stays with the team.

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the World of Tiny Holes: How Silica's Pores Vary

Silica is famous for its tiny holes, or pores. These pores can be as small as 5-10 nanometers. Understanding these pores is crucial because they can be used in many ways. In this study, scientists made silica with different methods, like using chemicals or tiny particles in the air. They then used s

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Jan 22 2025CRIME

Gangs and Drugs: The Dark Side of California Prisons

Imagine a world where gangs rule the prisons, and even the biggest drug cartels need their protection. That's the reality of the Mexican Mafia, also known as La eMe, a gang that started in Folsom Prison and spread like wildfire through California's prison system. This gang is no joke, dealing with e

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Jan 22 2025CRIME

The Shift in Prison Admissions: Education Now Matters More Than Race

Once upon a time, the chances of Black and White Americans ending up in prison were fairly equal, similar to the gap between those with a college degree and those without. Fast forward to today, and the picture has changed dramatically. Education, not race, has become the bigger factor in who ends u

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Jan 22 2025EDUCATION

Training Nurses: A Fresh Approach to Dementia Care

Eighteen family nurse practitioner students dove into a unique project. The goal? To boost their skills in working with older adults, particularly those with dementia. The curriculum was packed with various components to help these future nurses become more empathetic and knowledgeable. Before and

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Bangladesh's Contraception Use: Beyond Women Empowerment

In Bangladesh, the discussion around contraception often includes women empowerment. But is that the only factor at play? Let's dig into the 2017-2018 Demographic Health Survey to see what's really going on. Women empowerment is a big deal. It's not just about fairness; it's also linked to achievin

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Comparing Traditional and Tech-Assisted Implant Surgeries: A Laboratory Study

Scientists recently put three different methods of dental implant surgery under the microscope. They looked at how precise each was, how long each took, and how the experience of the surgeon affected the time needed. The methods were: doing it by hand (like in the old days), using static computer as

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Why Michael Jordan Kept Quiet on Politics

Michael Jordan is a basketball legend known for his silence on politics. His former teammate, Scottie Pippen, shares that Jordan preferred to lead by example and avoid the gray area of politics. The public rarely heard Jordan's political views, except once when he said, "Republicans buy sneakers, to

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Getting Ready: Chicago's Restaurants Brace for Immigration Checks

Soon, Sam Toia, the CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, might be getting a lot of phone calls. With news of upcoming immigration checks in Chicago, he's been busy preparing. "Just make sure all your team has the right documents, " he advises restaurant owners. "And if ICE officers show up, f

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