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Apr 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla and Warner Bros. Face Legal Hurdles Over Blade Runner 2049

A recent court decision has given Tesla and Warner Bros. a small win in a legal battle. A federal judge tossed out several claims made by Alcon Entertainment. Alcon is the company behind the 2017 sci-fi movie Blade Runner 2049. The judge's decision came as a relief to both companies. Alcon had accus

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Apr 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star's Secret Battle and a Co-Star's Realization

Viola Davis was completely in the dark when she worked with Chadwick Boseman on "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. " She had no clue that he was quietly fighting cancer. She later found out that his girlfriend and makeup artist were helping him cope on set. They would rub his back and play calming music. Da

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Polarimetry in Unveiling Blazar Secrets

Blazars are among the most energetic and mysterious objects in the universe. They are a type of active galactic nucleus. They shoot out powerful jets of plasma that can be seen from billions of light-years away. To understand these cosmic powerhouses better, scientists are eager to use a special

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

How Gut Bugs Shape Our Health: The Blastocystis Story

Blastocystis is a tiny organism that lives in our gut and is found in many people. It is part of the gut microbiome, which is the community of microorganisms that live in our digestive system. This tiny organism has caught the attention of scientists because it seems to be linked to better diets and

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Apr 03 2025SCIENCE

Brain Blast Effects: How Genes and Gender Shape Recovery

Brain injuries from explosions are a big deal. They have become more common in both soldiers and civilians. The long-term effects can be serious, including problems with thinking and memory. But not everyone is affected the same way. Genes and gender play a big role in how well someone bounces back

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Apr 03 2025SCIENCE

How Obstacles Shape Dust After Tunnel Blasting

When a tunnel blast happens, shock waves send dust flying. But what happens when obstacles get in the way? It turns out, obstacles can change how dust moves in surprising ways. To figure this out, researchers used computer simulations. They looked at how shock waves behave when they hit obstacle

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Unseen Scars: The Hidden History of Medical Bias

The medical field has a complex past, particularly when it comes to the treatment of Black women. The way doctors have viewed and treated Black women's reproductive health has been influenced by historical injustices. The transatlantic slave trade and the early days of gynaecology are linked in ways

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Voting Law: A New Chapter in the Election Debate

The Justice Department has been told to drop a lawsuit against Georgia's new voting rules. This decision came from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The lawsuit, filed last year, claimed that the new law made it harder for Black voters to cast their ballots. Bondi argued that the previous administration's

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

When Gallbladder Surgery Comes Back to Bite

In the world of medicine, sometimes the first fix isn't the last. Take gallbladder surgery, for example. When the gallbladder is severely inflamed, doctors might opt for a partial removal, known as subtotal cholecystectomy. This method is handy in tough cases, but it's not without risks. One major i

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Mar 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Razer Blade 16: A Pricey Powerhouse with a Few Hiccups

The Razer Blade 16 is a gaming laptop that tries to compete with the MacBook Pro. It has a sleek, black design that doesn't attract fingerprints easily. The laptop is thinner and lighter than the previous model, which is a big plus. It features a top-tier Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU and a 16-inch OLED displ

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