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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Increased PGT-A Use in IVF Clinics: Is It Helping or Hurting?

You might think that using more preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) would boost live birth rates in IVF clinics. But a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, the opposite might be true, especially for younger women. The study looked at a lot of data from US IVF clinics, d

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Dec 07 2024SCIENCE

The Cool Cunner: A Fishy Tale of Warm-Water Superpowers

Ever heard of a fish that gets stronger when the water warms up? Meet the cunner fish, a small but mighty creature with a special trick up its fins. Unlike most fish, the cunner's jaw muscles become supercharged as the water temperature rises. This isn't just fascinating, but it also tells us a lot

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Meet Jeremiah Donati: USC's New Athletics Director

The University of South Carolina has a new leader for its sports teams. Jeremiah Donati, who's known for his big achievements at TCU, is now in charge of Gamecock Athletics. Before this, Ray Tanner was the athletics director for a long time. The university's board of trustees approved Donati's contr

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

China's PHEV Push: A Quick Eco Win, But Is It Enough?

China has been on a mission to get more plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on its roads. The idea is to cut down on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by using electricity instead of gas. But does this plan really work? Researchers looked into this from 2016 to 2020. They found that swapping a reg

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Dec 06 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Ash Secrets: A Better Way to Measure Metal Levels

Digging into solid waste incineration ash, scientists found that current methods to measure heavy metals and elements like calcium (Ca) and aluminum (Al) weren't cutting it. Why? Because the structure of the ash, especially the silicon dioxide (SiO2), was tough to break down. Using hydrofluoric acid

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Highs and Lows: Who Won Big and Who Fell Flat in 2024

2024 was a mixed bag for Hollywood. Some big names took huge risks and faced big losses. Francis Ford Coppola, known for his bold filmmaking, decided to sell his wine business and invest over $100 million into a new film, Megalopolis. Unfortunately, it bombed at the box office, earning only $12 mill

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Paul Robinson's Three Decades at Warner Music Group to Be Honored

Get ready to celebrate Paul Robinson, the executive vice president and general counsel of Warner Music Group, at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Week luncheon! The Recording Academy's Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) will be hosting this special event on January 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverl

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Elders' and Caregivers' Voices: Boosting Hospital Care

Hospital stays can be tough for older folks. They need special care to meet their physical, emotional, and social needs. A recent study aimed to understand what older patients and their care partners think about efforts to make hospital care more age-friendly. By talking to them, researchers hoped t

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Dec 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

AWS re:Invent's Major AI Advances: A Closer Look

At this year's AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, the tech giant made some significant announcements in the realm of AI. One of the biggest updates is the addition of multi-agent orchestration to the Bedrock platform, permitting companies to collaborate better using AI agents and streamline work

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Dec 04 2024LIFESTYLE

Alo Yoga's Winter Essentials: Stay Warm, Look Great!

Who says you can't be cozy and stylish at the same time? Alo Yoga is making it easy to bundle up with their awesome winter deals. They're slashing prices by 30% on their latest cable-knit clothes, popular leggings, and warm puffer jackets. And guess what? Shipping is totally free on your orders. No

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