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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Alaska's Sleeping Giant: Mount Spurr Stirs

Mount Spurr, a volcano near Alaska's biggest city, Anchorage, has been showing signs of activity for the past 10 months. This isn't the first time the volcano has caused concern. Located in the Aleutian Arc, about 75 miles west of Anchorage, Mount Spurr has been the subject of close monitoring by ex

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Zinc to the Rescue: A New Way to Make Ethylene

Imagine cutting down on energy use while making a crucial chemical. That's what scientists are trying to do with a process called electrocatalytic acetylene semi-hydrogenation, or EASH for short. The big issue? It uses a lot of energy and has some unwanted side reactions. This is where zinc comes

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Light Sensitivity in Zinc Oxide Films

Imagine this: scientists discovered a neat trick to make zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films super responsive to light. They did it by mixing in something called electron cyclotron wave resonance (ECWR) plasma during the film-making process. The secret sauce? Tweaking the ECWR power. The magic number t

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Feb 16 2025BUSINESS

Amazon Workers in North Carolina Say No to Union

In a recent vote, workers at an Amazon warehouse near Raleigh, North Carolina, chose not to form a union. The final tally was 2, 447 against and 829 in favor. This means only 25. 3% of the workers wanted a union. The Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) group, which push

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Feb 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Rapper's Lawsuit Dismissed: What Happened?

A lawsuit accusing two famous rappers, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z, of a serious crime in 2000 has been thrown out. The person who made the accusation, known as Jane Doe, decided to drop the case. This happened in New York, and the court documents show that the case was dismissed "with prejudice, "

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Mindful Mentors: Shaping Future Scientists in Alzheimer's Research

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are a huge problem for many people, especially those from minority backgrounds. That's why a special program is helping young students from underrepresented groups learn about this issue. The program is called Inspiring Undergraduate Student Training

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Yeast's Sweet Struggle: How Sugar Hurts and Heals

Yeast cells, like tiny factories, use glucose for energy and to make storage molecules. But too much sugar can be deadly, causing a process called sugar-induced cell death (SICD). Scientists have been puzzling over this for decades. They've found that when a specific gene, TPS1, is removed, SICD is

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Feb 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stellar Saturday: Zodiac Signs Shining Bright on February 15, 2025

On February 15, 2025, five zodiac signs are set to have a fantastic day. The stars align in a way that encourages boldness and creativity. Venus in Aries is the star of the show, pushing everyone to chase their dreams and create new paths. However, Mars Retrograde in Cancer advises taking breaks and

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Feb 15 2025SPORTS

Collier's Big Win: A New Era for Women's Basketball

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Napheesa Collier, a standout player from the Minnesota Lynx, secured a massive $200, 000 prize by winning the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament. This victory marked a historic moment, as it was the largest single-day payout in women's basketball history.

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Heart Health and Seizure Meds: What You Need to Know

Epilepsy is a serious condition that affects many individuals, and antiseizure medications (ASMs) are commonly used to manage it. However, these medications can have unintended effects on the heart. Some ASMs can interfere with how the body processes fats, leading to an increased risk of heart disea

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