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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Extending the Time After Death: A Safe Way to Expand Tendon Donations

The need for tendon grafts is rising, and one way to meet this demand could be to allow more time between a person’s death and the harvest of their tendons. Researchers tested how letting tendons sit for up to 36 hours after death, and at different temperatures, affects their safety and quality.

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Mar 29 2026BUSINESS

EPL Joins Forces With Indovida in a $2 Billion Packaging Deal

The Indian packaging firm EPL is set to merge with Indovida, a plastics company backed by Indorama, in a deal worth around $2 billion. The new group will bring together EPL’s packaging operations and Indovida’s plastic products, creating a stronger presence in the market. Under the agreement, EPL

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Former Leaders Held as New Nepal Government Faces Backlash

A former prime minister was taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday, following a series of violent demonstrations that ended with the collapse of the previous administration and set the stage for fresh elections. The man arrested, a key figure in the Communist Party, was seized at his home

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Mar 28 2026RELIGION

Faith’s Two‑Toned Trend

"The early 2020s saw the rise of secularism pause, a plateau that sparked heated talks about whether America is heading back to faith or just slipping further away. Those who see a comeback point to bright stories: more Bible copies sold, young men flocking to Eastern Orthodoxy, and a jump in Cathol

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

XR User Experience: A New Way to Check How People Feel

The world of virtual and mixed reality is growing fast. Schools, hospitals, and games use these tools to make learning and play feel real. But as the tech gets more complex, it becomes harder to know if people actually enjoy or benefit from it. Traditional tests that check only how easy a system

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Mar 27 2026SCIENCE

Safety Gear Can Give a False Sense of Security

Backcountry adventures are getting more popular, and people often bring avalanche tools like transceivers and airbags. These devices have helped many survive falls, but they can also change how people act in danger. When someone feels protected by gear, they may take bigger risks – a trick called ri

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Mar 27 2026FINANCE

Micron’s Big Drop: Is It a Buying Chance or a Warning?

Micron Technology’s stock fell nearly twenty percent in the last week, even after a record earnings announcement that blew past Wall Street forecasts. The dip shows how quickly investor mood can shift in a market buzzing with AI excitement; great results do not always keep the price steady. The sli

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

An Unusual Spring Weekend in Albuquerque: More Than Just Eggs and Dragons

The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival turns Albuquerque into a playground of medieval make-believe twice in late March and early April. Kids roam around hunting colorful eggs while adults sip mead-like drinks and watch armored warriors clash in scripted battles. The event isn’t just about fanta

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Mar 26 2026CRYPTO

Crypto‑style “Fairness” Turns Mystery Boxes into Trustworthy Games

Cravin uses a crypto trick called provably fair verification to make mystery boxes feel safe. The system locks in what will be inside a box before you open it by using a cryptographic hash. After the reveal, you can check that the result matches the lock, proving no cheating happened. Instead of le

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Small Town’s Dark Comedy Unveiled

The first two episodes of a new six‑part series hit the screens at a film festival in Lille, where it made its world debut. The show will air on Radio‑Canada later this year and is being sold internationally by a distributor linked to the production companies. The story follows Gabriel Serpent, an

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