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Jan 30 2025BUSINESS

The Return of MoviePass and Its Crypto-Curious, Can They Make It Right?

First off, this is not the first rodeo for MoviePass. When it kicked off again in 2023, it had something new on its mind: exploring the possibilities of web3 and blockchain technology. MoviePass wants to understand if its patrons are interested in this digital ledger concept that puts control o

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Silicon Wires: A Closer Look at Electronic Structures

Silicon is an incredible element, and its structures can be fascinating. You may have heard of a hydrogen-terminated Si(100) surface, where atoms stick out and have loose bonds. These loose ends are like tiny islands of high energy, stuck between the usual energy levels of silicon. Scientists are ve

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Fresh Faces of Survivor: Who's Competing in Fiji for $1 Million?

Are you ready to meet the newest crew of contenders? Get set for Survivor Season 48, where 18 brave souls will be marooned on the stunning islands of Fiji. The adventure starts with a two-hour premiere on February 26 at 8/7c. Hosted by Jeff Probst, this season promises thrilling challenges and surp

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Boosting ADHD Treatment with VR and Exercise Simulators: A Closer Look

Virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulators are becoming popular tools to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These modern methods are designed to improve cognitive functions, like executive function and memory. However, their effectiveness in enhancing attention is st

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Molecular Building Blocks: How Urea-Functionalized Acetylenes Self-Assemble

Scientists have been exploring a group of molecules called urea-functionalized acetylenes, which have a constant H-bonding unit and varying hydrophobic units. These molecules are fascinating because they can self-assemble into intricate structures due to non-covalent interactions. The study found th

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Filming Begins for Östlund’s ‘Boredom in the Skies’

Director Ruben Östlund has kicked off principal photography in Budapest for his upcoming satirical film, ‘Boredom in the Skies’. The movie, set on a transcontinental flight from England to Australia, revolves around a malfunctioning entertainment system, leaving passengers with nothing to do but fac

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Getting Older Folks Moving and Connected

Ever thought about how staying active and chatting with friends could be a winning combo for our grandparents? Researchers set out to check if mixing exercise, lifestyle tips, and social get-togethers could boost grandma and grandpa's walking game. They gathered a bunch of folks living in the commun

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

The Trouble with Eco-Friendly Plastics: How PLA Affects Male Mice Fertility

You might think polylactic acid (PLA) is a safe bet for the environment. After all, it's biodegradable and often touted as an "eco-friendly" alternative to traditional plastics. But hold on! Recent studies have found that PLA microplastics (PLA-MPs) could be causing trouble for male mice. Imagine i

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Jan 28 2025FINANCE

AI Waves Rock the Market, But Health Stocks Stay Strong

Monday was a wild day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 taking a dip. The culprit? A Chinese AI startup named DeepSeek. The big question was whether this startup created a super-efficient AI model with very little investment. If true, this could shake things up for the big tech players like Amazon, M

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

The Role of Executive Functioning in Youth Crime

Imagine you're dealing with young people who have gotten into trouble with the law. Scientists looked into how certain personality traits, like being reckless or not caring about others, affect their behavior. They used a test called the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL-YV) to measure these

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