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Dec 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up Leather: How Zeolites Help

Making leather is a detailed process that turns animal skins into the finished product we use every day. Sadly, this process generates wastewater filled with harmful chemicals. Cleaning this wastewater is crucial to protect both people and the environment. One effective way to do this is through a p

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

What's New with Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy S25 series earlier than expected, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra rumored to be the star of the show. This flagship phone is set to get some minor design tweaks like rounded corners and a thinner body compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The good ne

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Nano- and Microfiber Filters: A Greener, Reliable Solution for Face Masks

Facemasks have been a hot topic since the pandemic. While traditional masks use single-use polypropylene material, they aren't great for the environment or sterilization. Enter nano- and microfibrous filters. These filters can be reused and sterilized without losing their effectiveness. Let's dig in

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Dec 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hedgehog Zooms Past Lion in Box Office Race

This past weekend, theaters buzzed with a surprising turn of events as "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sped past Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" at the box office. The blue hedgehog's latest adventure snagged around $62 million in its opening weekend, while "Mufasa, " the photorealistic prequel to "The Lion

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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Texas Instruments Gets Massive Boost with Biden's CHIPS Act Funding

Texas Instruments has just received a whooping sum of around $2 billion from the federal CHIPS Act. The funding will go towards building three new factories in Sherman, Texas, and Lehi, Utah. This project is expected to create about 2, 000 new jobs. Apart from this, the company anticipates getting a

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Embracing Cuteness: How It Affects Your Brain

Did you know that liking cute things could actually change your brain? A recent study found that people who enjoy cute stuff, often called "kawaii-ness, " had more gray matter in certain parts of their brain. Gray matter is important for things like learning, memory, and decision-making. You might

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Stefon Diggs' Take on Josh Allen's MVP Chances

Stefon Diggs, the former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, recently shared his thoughts on Josh Allen's MVP odds. Speaking on Good Morning Football (GMFB), Diggs discussed Allen's impressive performance since October and commented on the quarterback's growing respect in the league. He mentioned t

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Examining the Breakup: USADA and UFC Part Ways, Highlighting Drug Use in Sports

Let's talk about a recent split in the sports world. The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have called it quits on their anti-doping partnership. This breakup raises a lot of questions about how we deal with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports and be

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Why Ex-Teammate Stefon Diggs Thinks Josh Allen Deserves NFL MVP

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is making waves this NFL season with his remarkable performance. Even after the departure of star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Allen's game has only gotten stronger. Diggs, currently on injured reserve after tearing his ACL, has been watching Allen's progress from

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Conor McGregor Spreads Holiday Cheer in Dublin

Conor McGregor has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons lately, but he's turning things around with some holiday cheer. The Irish fighter brought Santa Claus to the Crumlin Boxing Club, where kids eagerly shared their Christmas wishes. After that, he visited The Black Forge, a local pub decor

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