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The Truth Behind Big Contracts in the NFL

April 29, 2025

Contracts in the NFL often come with big numbers that grab headlines. But, these numbers don't always tell the whole story. A closer look at George Kittle's recent deal shows how this works. Kittle's new contract has a final year that looks impressive on paper, but it's not all it seems. This inflat

science

The Blurry Line of Science Retractions

April 28, 2025

Scientific journals often pull back articles that have problems. This is how science fixes its own mistakes. Usually, this happens when there's cheating, honest blunders, or legal issues. But lately, there's a new trend. Some articles are getting retracted for political reasons. A journal called "Na

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A Young Athlete Sparks Big Debate

April 28, 2025

A high school in Shirley, Long Island, is in the middle of a heated discussion. The issue? A 14-year-old freshman, who is 6 feet tall, has joined the girls' varsity track team. This student has socially transitioned to female. This means the student is not on hormone treatment and still has male

health

Heart's Hidden Beat: A New Way to Fix Irregular Heart Rhythms

April 28, 2025

A big problem in fixing irregular heartbeats is when the issue is hidden inside the heart's muscle. This makes it tough for doctors to pinpoint and fix the problem. A recent effort looked into a new method to tackle this challenge. The focus was on a specific type of irregular heartbeat that starts

technology

The Nintendo Switch 2: Walmart's Big Week Ahead

April 28, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been a hot commodity, with Walmart leading the charge in pre-orders. This console has seen a rollercoaster of availability, with stock disappearing quickly. Walmart+ Week is just around the corner, starting Monday, April 28, at 9 am ET. This event, similar to Amazon's Prime

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Silver's Tiny Warriors: A Green Fight Against Bacteria and Embryo Growth

April 27, 2025

Silver nanoparticles are tiny particles that have big potential in medicine. They are made from silver and have special properties that can fight bacteria. In this case, they were made using a type of algae called Chlorella vulgaris and silver nitrate. The nanoparticles were then tested to see ho

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Simpor Leaves: Turning Trash into Treasure

April 27, 2025

Simpor leaves, often discarded as waste, have a hidden potential. Researchers have found a way to turn these leaves into something valuable. They focused on extracting a special type of cellulose from the leaves. This cellulose is not your ordinary type. It's nanocrystalline cellulose, or NCC for sh

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Designing DNA to Work in Extreme Conditions

April 27, 2025

Researchers have been exploring how to create DNA-based tools that can operate under extreme conditions. Most DNA tools are designed to work in environments similar to those found in living cells. The goal is to create tools that can function in unusual conditions. One recent effort f

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Google's Tracking Gap: Why Top Trackers Need Extra Apps

April 26, 2025

Google's Find My Device network has been around for a while. It lets you see where your stuff is and ring it if it's close. But it's pretty basic. It doesn't have fancy features like telling you if you left something behind or letting you customize the ringtone. Other tracking systems, like Apple's,

health

Claudin 18. 2: A New Hope for Biliary Tract Cancer Treatment

April 25, 2025

Biliary tract cancers are a group of rare but aggressive tumors. They affect the bile ducts, which are essential for digestion. These cancers are tough to spot early and even tougher to treat. However, recent research has shed light on a potential game-changer: Claudin 18. 2. This protein, Claudin