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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

DNA Building Blocks: The Surprising Role of Ions

DNA nanostructures are usually built using heat and magnesium. But what if you could build them at room temperature with different ions? Scientists have shown that DNA structures can form at constant temperatures, from 4°C to 50°C, using various ions. This means you can create DNA shapes and even 3D

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

The Civil Rights Office: A Casualty of Layoffs

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections i

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

Fixing Knees: How 3D Printing is Changing the Game!

Knee injuries, especially those involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), are pretty common. A lot of people, especially athletes, have to deal with these injuries. ACL reconstruction is a big deal in sports medicine. Getting the femoral tunnel in the right spot is super important. If it's

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Mar 12 2025SPORTS

The Unconventional Path of Dario Saric

Dario Saric is a name that has become synonymous with versatility and skill in the NBA. Born in the coastal city of Šibenik, Croatia, his journey to the NBA was anything but straightforward. In 2014, he was selected by the Orlando Magic and traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. But instead of jumping st

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Education Department's New Focus: Special Education Cases Take a Backseat

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, traditionally focused on ensuring disability services in schools, has shifted gears under President Donald Trump. The office has paused thousands of ongoing cases to prioritize investigations aligned with the president’s political agenda. This shif

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Mar 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Mario Day Madness: Top Nintendo Switch Deals You Can't Miss

Mario Day has arrived, and with it, a wave of exciting deals on Nintendo Switch games. This year might be the last chance to celebrate before the rumored release of the Nintendo Switch 2, so it's time to grab those games you've been eyeing. First off, let's talk about the prices. Nintendo is offeri

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Ontario's Power Play: A New Chapter in the Trade War

In a bold move, Ontario has slapped a 25% surcharge on power exports to the US. This decision comes as a retaliation against recent tariffs imposed by the US. The impact will be felt by 1. 5 million homes and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Families and businesses in these states co

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Big Changes at The Washington Post

A top political columnist at The Washington Post recently stepped down. The reason? The columnist, Ruth Marcus, felt the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos, was trying to change the opinion section to only include views that match his libertarian beliefs. Marcus had been with the paper for four decades, and

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Mar 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Mario Games on Sale: A Fun Way to Celebrate MAR10 Day

MAR10 Day is a special time for fans of Mario, the iconic video game character. This fan-made holiday, celebrated on March 10th, is all about enjoying Mario games with friends and family. This year, the celebration is even better because several Mario games are on sale. This is a great chance to sav

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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Why We Crave Instant Answers and How It Affects Us

Epistemic curiosity is a fancy term for our desire to know things. In today's world, information is everywhere, and it's easy to get. But how does our curiosity work in this information overload? Researchers have come up with a new idea. They say our curiosity is driven by two things: interest and u

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