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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Water Splitting: A New Take on Ru-Based Catalysts

Scientists are always on the hunt for better ways to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. This time, they've designed special Ru-B-Cr parts within RuO₂ nanofibers to make the Ru sites more active. This overcomes the hurdles of RuO₂ catalysts, which usually aren't very good at producing hydrogen and

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Dec 25 2024EDUCATION

Why Students' Happiness, Energy, and Self-Worth Vary

Happiness, energy, and self-confidence are crucial for students. But what influences these feelings? It's a question not fully answered. Let's explore the links between students' happiness, vigor, and self-esteem, and the factors that might affect them. First, consider their daily lives. Students f

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

How Cue Accuracy Shapes Learning in Visual Tasks

Imagine searching for something in a super crowded place. Over time, you get better at spotting it because you remember where it usually is. But what if the clues aren't always right? That's exactly what researchers looked into. They found that the more reliable the clues (like, how often they point

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

New Face for NASA's Lunar and Martian Missions

NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia-Galan, a seasoned space professional, as the deputy manager of its Gateway program. This initiative is crucial for the Artemis mission, aiming to return humans to the moon and eventually set a path for Mars exploration. Garcia-Galan, who hails from Spain, brings a wh

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Moon Mission: Firefly's Blue Ghost and NASA's Big Payload

In January, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander will set off for the moon, carrying a record number of NASA payloads. This mission, dubbed Ghost Riders in the Sky, is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. It aims to explore the moon's surface and environment using

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Joel Embiid's Tempestuous Night: Ejection in Big Game

The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers had a wild Monday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. Star player Joel Embiid was ejected in the second quarter after receiving two technical fouls. The first came from arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and the second was for getting too close and making incide

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Dec 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta and Samsung's Next Move in the Smart Glasses Race

Ever since Samsung hinted at their entry into the XR scene last year, tech enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting for their first XR headset. Just recently, Samsung revealed 'Project Moohan, ' sparking curiosity about what's next. In response, Meta is planning a major upgrade for its Ray-Ban Smart Gl

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Dec 25 2024CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively's 'A Simple Favor 2' Co-star Stands Up for Her

Michele Morrone, who starred with Blake Lively in "A Simple Favor 2, " has come out in support of his co-star after she filed a complaint against director Justin Baldoni. Lively alleges that Baldoni sexually harassed her while filming "It Ends With Us. " Morrone felt there was something wrong with L

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Science's New Building Blocks: Meet Polyoxometalates

Imagine you're playing with building blocks. Now, imagine those blocks are super tiny and can do amazing things like conduct electricity or improve how things look under a microscope. That's what polyoxometalates (POMs) are! Recently, scientists mixed some fascinating ingredients to create four new

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Boxer vs. MMA Fighter: Who'd Win in a Locked Room?

Tyson Fury, a top boxer, just lost a big fight. People are talking about his next move. Some want him to fight another boxer, Anthony Joshua. Others want a different challenge: Jon Jones, a famous MMA fighter. UFC commentator Joe Rogan isn't so sure about that last idea. He thinks Jones would have t

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