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Rodents and Their Choices: What Do They Tell Us?

March 15, 2025

Rodents, such as mice and rats, are fascinating creatures. They are known for their ability to remember and explore their surroundings. This makes them popular subjects for memory experiments. One common test is the novel object recognition task. This test assumes that rodents naturally prefer to ex

technology

Mastering Movement: Smart Control for Robotic Arms

March 15, 2025

Robotic arms, or six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) parallel mechanisms, face big challenges. These challenges include internal uncertainties, external disturbances, and interference between actuators. To tackle these issues, researchers developed a clever control strategy. This strategy combines third-ord

health

Nerve Echoes: Seeing Ataxia-Telangiectasia Through Sound Waves

March 15, 2025

Ataxia-Telangiectasia, or A-T, is a tricky genetic condition that affects many parts of the body. It can cause problems like poor coordination, blood vessel issues, and even nerve damage. It can also weaken the immune system, cause lung issues, and increase the risk of cancer. This can make life s

technology

Echo Users: Get Ready for Big Privacy Changes

March 15, 2025

Amazon is shaking up how Echo devices handle your voice data. Starting March 28, all conversations with Alexa will be sent to Amazon's cloud. This means no more local processing of voice requests on Echo devices. In other words, everything you say to Alexa will be sent to Amazon's servers for proces

sports

Cooper Kupp Joins Seahawks: A New Era Begins

March 15, 2025

The NFL landscape is shifting. Cooper Kupp, a seasoned wide receiver, has signed a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. This move comes after his release from the Los Angeles Rams. Kupp, who hails from Yakima, Washington, is returning to his home state. The 32-year-old has been a standout

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Life After Keratoconus: How Corneal Crosslinking Changes The Game

March 15, 2025

Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, becomes thin and bulges out. This can mess with your vision and make everyday tasks a real struggle. But there is a treatment called corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) that can slow down or even stop the progression of ke

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Mitochondrial Diseases: A New Look at Reproductive Options

March 15, 2025

Mitochondrial diseases are tricky. They are caused by faulty genes in the tiny powerhouses of our cells, called mitochondria. These diseases can be passed from mothers to their children, making family planning a complex issue. The way these faulty genes mix with healthy ones, called heteroplasmy, pl

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NFL Free Agency 2025: Big Moves and Big Questions

March 14, 2025

The NFL's 2025 free agency period has kicked off with a bang, and teams are already making waves. The Seattle Seahawks snatched up Sam Darnold to replace Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders. The New York Jets made a bold move by signing Justin Fields, leaving Aaron Rodgers in the dus

science

Mars and Deimos: A Spacecraft's Close Encounter

March 14, 2025

A spacecraft on an asteroid-chasing mission recently had a close encounter with Mars. It was a Wednesday when the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft flew past the Red Planet. During this flyby, the spacecraft captured hundreds of stunning images of Mars and several detailed shots of Deimos, one

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Boosting Seawater Splitting with Smart Tweaks to Photoanodes

March 14, 2025

Ever wondered how to make seawater splitting more efficient? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've come up with a two-step process to improve photoanodes, the key players in turning seawater into hydrogen. The first step involves adding tungsten to the mix. This tweak