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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Spherical Wonders: A New Material for Oil and Water Separation

Picture this: A tiny, spherical material that doesn't like water but loves oil. Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? But this is real. Scientists have cooked up a new material called TAPB-TFA. It's a fancy name for a type of material called a covalent organic framework, or CO

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Doze Off or Stay Awake

Nervous about a hernia fix? You might be wondering: does it matter if I'm unconscious or just numb from the waist down during the surgery? A big debate in the surgical circle is whether to go with general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious or to stay conscious but numb from the waist d

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin: The Unrecognised Hero in Africa

Ivermectin, a versatile medication, combating various parasitic infections. It's not simply about malaria or mosquitoes. Its influence extends to other diseases present in Africa. This isn't something new. Africa has had a long history with parasites. Using ivermectin to fight them off can have a s

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of a Tough Parasite

In the world of tough parasites, Teladorsagia circumcincta stands out. It is a real pain for sheep and goats in temperate climates all over the world. This nematode worm is notorious for developing resistance to drugs pretty quickly. To get a handle on its resistance, scientists recently created a h

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Feb 09 2025SPORTS

Super Bowl Showdown: Eagles' Veteran Returns for Final Dance

Eagles fans are buzzing as veteran defensive end Brandon Graham is officially back in action. He has been sidelined since late November due to a triceps tear. The dream to play in the Super Bowl gave him the extra motivation to get ready for the big game. Graham will be playing in his 15th season,

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Lithium: The Quest for Clean Separation

Imagine tiny particles of lithium, each with a slightly different atomic weight, zipping around in a chaotic dance. These tiny particles are isotopes: 6Li and 7Li. They're crucial in fields like energy and defense. As nuclear technology advances, the need for these isotopes will only grow. However,

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Feb 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Baby Arrives in Bündchen's Life

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has recently welcomed her third child, but there's a twist! She is now a mom of three, but this time around, it's with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. This is Valente's first time experiencing parenthood. Bündchen had already been a mom to son Benjamin, 15

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Feb 05 2025CRIME

Moscow's Shocking Blast: A Putin Ally's Life on the Edge

In northwest Moscow, a grenade blast rocked an apartment building known for its high-end residents. The target? Armen Sarkisyan. This isn't just any name, though. Sarkisyan was a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was responsible for creating a military unit called ArBat, which is bas

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Engineering MoSe2 Flakes to Boost Li-S Battery Power

Imagine you have a fancy rechargeable battery but it keeps losing power too quickly. You might then figure out that Li-S batteries have an annoying problem: When lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) are created, they can cause a so-called "shuttle effect. " This effect makes the battery lose energy faster,

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bewildering Delights: Unraveling Miami’s Illusionary Wonderland

Step into a realm where reality blurs in the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood. You will see more than 70 mind-boggling exhibits that will challenge your imagination and for sure add to your Instagram collection. Inside this place, you will see rotating, spinning and moving exhibits that resemb

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