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Meet the Stars at the 2025 Golden Globes

January 6, 2025

Every year, the Golden Globe Awards kick off with a thrilling red carpet event. In 2025, fans got to see their favorite celebs in stunning outfits. The event was all about celebrating the best of film and TV. This year, there were nominations for big hits like Wicked, A Complete Unknown, and Gladiat

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Phthalates and Gallstones: A Closer Look

January 6, 2025

Let's talk about phthalates. These are chemicals that show up in a lot of everyday products, and scientists have been trying to figure out if they can increase the risk of getting gallstones. In a study from 2017-2018, researchers looked at urine samples from 1735 adults. They found that two specifi

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Zeolites: Why Some Are Better Than Others at Grabbing Harmful Gases

January 6, 2025

Think about a complex chemical like chloroethenes. They're used in many industries, but if they're not handled properly, they can do some real damage. Scientists are on a mission to figure out the best way to capture these harmful gases—specifically, they're intrigued by zeolites, which are like tin

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Boosting Blue Light with Indium: A Fresh Look at Lead-Free Nanocrystals

January 6, 2025

Scientists have found a clever way to improve the light-emitting properties of tiny crystals called Cs₂NaBiCl₆. They added a bit of indium to the mix and discovered that the crystals shone brighter and more steadily. These crystals are special because they don't contain any lead, making them safer f

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Factors Boosting Doctor Productivity in Erzurum

January 6, 2025

Productivity among doctors in Erzurum, Turkey's coldest city, greatly influences healthcare quality. Public hospitals employ most doctors, making their efficiency vital. This study focuses on factors affecting doctor productivity in three Erzurum hospitals: a University Hospital, Government Hospital

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Heavy Metal Detectors: A New Wave of Innovation

January 6, 2025

You know how heavy metals like lead and mercury can be really bad for our environment and health? Well, scientists are coming up with clever ways to spot these troublemakers. They're using special color-changing reagents that are easy on the wallet and great at pinpointing heavy metals. Plus, they'r

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Who Chooses What: Patients’ Decisions on Weight Loss vs. Knee Surgery

January 6, 2025

The INtensive diet versus Knee Arthroplasty (INKA) trial is exploring if weight loss can be as effective as knee surgery for obese patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. But how do the patients who join this trial compare to those who choose not to participate? This study is trying to figure out

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Bengals' Playoff Hopes Live On: Burrow Leads Team to Narrow Win over Steelers

January 5, 2025

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the playoff race after a close 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite being out of ideal playoff position, the Bengals showed their worth by winning five straight games to end the regular season. Their fate now rests on the outcomes of

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Solving Crystals: A New Way to Predict Structures from Powder X-Rays

January 5, 2025

Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where

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The Secret Behind Plant-Based Magic Dots in Food Packaging

January 5, 2025

Imagine tiny, magical beads made from plant leftovers! Scientists have found a way to turn waste into something helpful for packaging. These 'magic dots' are safe for cells and deliver drugs effectively. They're not the brightest, but by adding some atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, we can mak