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Radiation is one of those words that strikes fear in people – an invisible, silent killer. The success of the recent Chernobyl TV series will make many think about the horrifying nuclear meltdown from Russia in 1986, as opposed to something closer to home. But the truth is we encounter radiation in our day-to-day lives, […]
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In the 12th game of an ugly season, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has finally been benched. Wentz was as terrible today against the Packers as he’s been all season, and in the third quarter Eagles coach Doug Pederson finally put Jalen Hurts in at quarterback. Unlike in other games this season when Hurts would just […]
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Parkinson’s disease, a brain disorder that affects over 10 million people worldwide, is caused by the gradual loss of dopamine neurons. The loss of these neurons leads to involuntary tremors, stiffness and balance problems. While there are drugs to treat these symptoms, no drugs exist to slow the progression of the disease. However, we found […]
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Sentiment among Japanese manufacturers and service-sector firms in December improved to its least pessimistic since February, as businesses eyed a slow and bumpy recovery from COVID-19 disruptions. Both sectors expect conditions to stay negative into next spring, with respondents’ negative comments about business outnumbering positive ones, which tracks the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) closely watched […]
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It looks like Bose is planning another set of true wireless earbuds to join its QuietComfort and Sport Earbuds. Today, filings for the “Sport Open Earbuds” have appeared at the Federal Communications Commission — with plenty of photos of the unannounced product contained within. The design makes clear that Bose is going for a fitness-first […]
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One cook-savvy mum from reveals how she prepares 90 meals to feed her family of five for the equivalent of just £220, making meals for less than £2.50 each. The thrifty mum’s method saves money in the long run despite costing a bit more up front. Mary Konn, from New South Wales in Australia, bulk […]
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After the Lions lost to the Texans on Thanksgiving, quarterback Matthew Stafford didn’t offer much support for Matt Patricia and Patricia was relieved of his duties as the team’s head coach a couple of days later. Stafford had a bit more to say about the team’s interim head coach after Sunday’s 34-30 win over the […]
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For scientists hoping to harness a powerful new technique for demolishing cellular enzymes known as kinases, the choices can be a bit overwhelming. Some 514 different protein kinases toil in human cells, representing 2.5% of the entire human genome. Knowing which of these can be broken down, and which drug molecules can best do the […]
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The makers of Energizer and Duracell batteries have ended two lawsuits accusing each other of advertising false claims to consumers about battery life. According to filings on Friday in Manhattan federal court, Energizer Holdings Inc and Duracell, the battery unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, agreed to voluntarily dismiss competing lawsuits filed there. Energizer […]
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YouTube is trying to combat offensive comments that appear under videos by following in the footsteps of other social media companies and asking people before they post something that may be offensive: “Is this something you really want to share?” The company is launching a new product feature that will warn people when they’re going […]
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