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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Gold Rush: The New Way to Extract Gold

The world's hunger for gold is growing, but the Earth's supply is running low. This has sparked a race to find new ways to get gold, like recycling old electronics and pulling it from seawater. But there's a big problem: finding a way to pull out tiny amounts of gold from messy water mixtures is sup

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Mar 04 2025EDUCATION

Facing the Doctor's Test: A Look at the FCFP (SA) Exam

The FCFP (SA) exam is a big deal for family medicine registrars in South Africa. It's a test that covers both written and clinical skills. The exam is designed to make sure that future family doctors are ready to handle real-life situations. It's not just about knowing facts; it's about applying tha

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Feb 28 2025SPORTS

Patriots' Focus at NFL Combine: It's All About the Chat

The NFL Combine is a big deal for football fans. It's happening in Indianapolis. The most exciting part is watching the players do their on-field workouts. But for the New England Patriots, it's not the main event. The Patriots are more interested in talking to the players. They want to see how

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

Planetary Party in the Sky: How to Catch a Glimpse of Seven Planets

February is wrapping up with a spectacular sight for stargazers. Seven planets will be visible in the night sky. This includes Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune, along with the brighter planets like Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. However, spotting all seven won't be a breeze. Mercury and Saturn will

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Feb 27 2025BUSINESS

Paramount's Shifting DEI Landscape

Paramount Global is making some big changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These changes are happening because of new rules from the Trump administration. These rules are affecting how companies approach inclusion and diversity. Trump's administration has been pushing t

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

What Happens When States Take Over Education?

The idea of dismantling the U. S. Education Department and handing over control to the states has been a hot topic. The White House has hinted at big changes, but the details are still fuzzy. The states are not ready for this huge task. They are confused and asking many questions. The biggest wo

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Feb 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bond's Future: Amazon Takes the Wheel

Amazon's new role in the James Bond franchise has sparked some surprise and concern. Timothy Dalton, who played Bond in the late 1980s, was taken aback by the news. He's not the only one. The Bond franchise has always been a family affair. Cubby Broccoli, Barbara Broccoli's father, was a key figur

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

Unmasking Drug Resistance in Parasites: A New Look at Anthelmintics

Haemonchus contortus is a nasty parasite that loves to infect small ruminants. It is a type of worm that can cause serious health problems in sheep and goats. Chemotherapy is the go-to treatment for these infections, but these parasites are getting smarter and developing resistance to drugs. This

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Feb 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Get Ready for 1923 Season 2: Your Guide to Streaming

Fans of the series 1923, the Yellowstone spinoff, are in for a treat. The second season is finally here, and you can watch it on Paramount Plus. The show follows the Dutton family as they face a harsh Montana winter and a relentless threat from Donald Whitfield, who wants to take over their ranch. T

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Ostriches and Parasites: A Hidden Threat

Ostriches, those tall, flightless birds, might seem like unlikely candidates for carrying parasites. But, they can be hosts to some nasty ones. This is especially true for those living near the Yellow River in Zhengzhou City, central China. Three types of parasites are of particular concern: Cryptos

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