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Designing Better Bone Scaffolds with 3D Printing

January 17, 2025

When it comes to growing new bones, scientists are exploring how to design the best scaffolds for the job. These scaffolds need to be good at helping new bone grow and strong enough to hold up. Researchers have looked at different types of materials, like metals, non-metals, and polymers, to make th

entertainment

Civilization VII: A Fresh Start for Veterans and Newcomers

January 16, 2025

Creating the seventh Civilization game is no easy task. With six previous entries, each with its own unique flavor, the challenge lies in making it distinct enough to attract new players while keeping it familiar for long-time fans. This week, I spent 15 hours playing Civilization VII, set for relea

science

Plastic Pieces on the Move: A Closer Look at Microplastics in Rivers

January 16, 2025

Did you know tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, are all over our rivers and streams? Scientists wanted to understand how these microplastics move near the bottom of these waterways. They used a special tool called particle tracking velocimetry to watch four types of microplastics move in a lab

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Jumping After ACL Surgery: Uncovered Biomechanical Weaknesses

January 15, 2025

Nine months after having their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed, female athletes often face hidden biomechanical challenges. A study used a kinetic enhanced tuck jump assessment (TJA) to probe these hidden issues. The TJA helps spot risks linked to ACL injuries by evaluating landing fo

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How Short and Long Brain Connections Help Us Age Gracefully

January 14, 2025

As we grow older, our brains change in interesting ways. They still function well thanks to a mix of local and long-distance connections. These connections help the brain process information both locally and across different areas. But as time passes, these connections can weaken, which might affect

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Microbes Under Pressure: New Findings from the Theobald Smith Society

January 14, 2025

In November 2024, Rutgers University-New Brunswick hosted the fall meeting of the Theobald Smith Society. Eighty-six members from New Jersey attended, including students, teachers, and professionals from government and industry. This event showcased the wide range of research done by members of the

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A New Era for Warriors: The Thrill of Battle and Friendship

January 13, 2025

"Dynasty Warriors Origins" is a fresh take on tactical warfare. The game revolves around a mysterious figure who befriends heroes from all sides of a grand war, creating a unique blend of action and bonding moments. Battles are filled with intense combat, but they also include relaxing intervals whe

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The Battle of Meniscal Tear Treatments: Repair vs. Removal

January 13, 2025

Horizontal meniscus tears (HMTs) are tricky knee injuries, but how do different treatments affect the knee's function? Let's dive into the world of biomechanics and compare meniscal repair (MR) and meniscectomy (removal of the torn part). Biomechanics, the study of how we move, shows that HMTs can

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Sea Secrets: Didemnin B's Battle Against Cancer

January 12, 2025

Didemnins, a family of molecules found in marine creatures, are known for their powerful cancer-fighting abilities. One of the most studied members, Didemnin B, has shown great promise in stopping tumors from growing. But using it in patients has been tough due to problems like poor absorption and h

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Unraveling Root Development: A New Tool for Plant Scientists

January 9, 2025

Plants grow and develop thanks to some clever hormonal mechanisms. One of these is cell elongation, which plays a big role in how plants grow and change. Scientists have created a new tool called Nextflow-root, or nf-root for short. This tool is like a pipeline that helps analyze pictures of plant r