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• Box Office: How ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Fueled Biggest Thanksgiving on Record - Variety

  01-12-2024 23:26 via news.google.com
  Box Office: How ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Fueled Biggest Thanksgiving on Record  Variety‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ score box office trifecta on Thanksgiving weekend  CNNMoana 2 reveals the catchphrase-laden secret to Disney sucking at sequels  The A.V. ClubAuliʻi Cravalho Opens Up About Full-Circle Moment Buying Her Mom a House After Moana Success: 'So Grateful' (Ex
  
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• The Neuroscience of “No”: Key Brain Circuit for Female Sexual Rejection Uncovered

  01-12-2024 22:52 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) have identified a key neural circuit involved in sexual rejection, uncovering a group of brain cells that influence whether a female accepts or rejects mating attempts depending on her reproductive cycle. Published in the journal Neuron, their study provides new insights into how the brain governs social and reproductive [...]
  
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• These are the best new MacBook deals for Cyber Monday: options as low as $599 - 9to5Mac

  01-12-2024 22:42 via news.google.com
  These are the best new MacBook deals for Cyber Monday: options as low as $599  9to5MacSkip The MacBook Pro Black Friday Offers And Wait For Apple’s MacBook Air  ForbesThese hand-picked MacBook Black Friday deals will make you ditch Windows 11 in a flash  TechRadarI've covered Macs for over a decade: $844 for M3 MacBook Air is an all-time best Cyber Monday deal  ZDNetBlack Friday deals end soon. Save $100 on the Apple MacBook Air before Cyber Monday.&
  
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• Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns as the Jeep and Ram maker continues to struggle with waning sales

  01-12-2024 21:54
  
  Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns as the Jeep and Ram maker continues to struggle with waning sales
  
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• Revolutionary New Material Harvests Water From Thin Air Without Energy

  01-12-2024 21:43 via scitechdaily.com
  Janus crystals, developed by international researchers, efficiently harvest atmospheric water without energy, inspired by desert organisms, offering a promising solution to global water scarcity. A team of scientists from Jilin University, NYU Abu Dhabi’s Smart Materials Lab, and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials have developed a new crystalline material that can harvest water from [...]
  
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• Scientists Just Measured an Atom on the Brink of Existence

  01-12-2024 20:34 via scitechdaily.com
  At the cutting-edge Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, researchers have precisely measured the mass of aluminum-22, revealing insights into the “proton dripline” and the delicate balance of nuclear forces. Their findings offer a deeper understanding of how atomic nuclei behave at their stability limits and provide a critical test of nuclear theories through the observation [...]
  
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• Study shows mountain lions are changing to adapt to human recreation - The Washington Post

  01-12-2024 20:30 via news.google.com
  Study shows mountain lions are changing to adapt to human recreation  The Washington PostMountain lions in Los Angeles are becoming nocturnal to avoid humans  MSN
  
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• Diagnosed Young With Diabetes? Your Dementia Risk May Be Higher

  01-12-2024 19:25 via scitechdaily.com
  Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are at a higher risk of developing dementia later in life. A study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, published in PLOS ONE, reveals that individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age face a higher risk of [...]
  
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• Trump taps daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs - Fox News

  01-12-2024 19:23 via news.google.com
  Trump taps daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs  Fox NewsClashes loom as Trump's Mideast team offers competing visions for Israel, Lebanon  HaaretzWho is Massad Boulos? Tiffany Trump’s connection to White House advisor  NorthJersey.comTrump Offers Massad Boulos Middle East Adviser Role  The New York Times
  
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• Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You're not the only one.

  01-12-2024 19:22
  
  Ultra low-cost online retailers Temu and Shein are giving Western retailers a run for their money this holiday shopping season
  
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• Astronomers Find Rare Supernova That Could Rewrite Cosmic History - SciTechDaily

  01-12-2024 18:16 via news.google.com
  Astronomers Find Rare Supernova That Could Rewrite Cosmic History  SciTechDailyView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Astronomers Find Rare Supernova That Could Rewrite Cosmic History

  01-12-2024 18:16 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have documented a rare supernova, 2023ufx, the most metal-poor stellar explosion observed, located in a dwarf galaxy. This finding is crucial as it mirrors the early universe’s conditions, aiding astronomers in understanding galaxy formation and evolution. Discovery of a Unique Supernova An international team of researchers has observed a rare and unusual supernova, identifying [...]
  
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• Long a ‘Crown Jewel’ of Government, N.I.H. Is Now a Target

  01-12-2024 17:34 via nytimes.com
  
  The agency long benefited from broad bipartisan support. But Republican criticism has intensified, and new choices for top health posts hope to upend the organization.
  
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• Alaska’s Melting Glaciers Fuel Rapid Lake Expansion

  01-12-2024 17:04 via scitechdaily.com
  Over the past forty years, three glaciers in Alaska—Yakutat, Alsek, and Grand Plateau—have significantly retreated, leading to the formation and expansion of lakes in their wake. This transformation has doubled the size of the lakes, creating a new lake district that rivals the size of New York’s Seneca Lake and represents the fastest lake growth [...]
  
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• Scientists Discover a Way to Shrink Quantum Computer Components by 1,000x

  01-12-2024 16:13 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to produce entangled photon pairs using much thinner materials, drastically reducing the size of quantum computing components. This breakthrough enables simpler, more compact setups for quantum technologies, potentially transforming fields from climate science to pharmaceuticals. Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Researchers have made a discovery that could make quantum computing [...]
  
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• GOP senator says he supports Trump’s pick for FBI director Kash Patel

  01-12-2024 15:23 via nbcnews.com
  Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) says on Meet the Press that he encouraged Donald Trump to bring Kash Patel — the president-elect’s pick for FBI director — “to the table.”
  
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• Groundbreaking Method Maps Gene Activity in Living Human Brains

  01-12-2024 15:22 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have developed a pioneering technique to profile gene activity in the living human brain. Researchers at FutureNeuro, the SFI Research Centre for Translational Brain Science, and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with international partners, have developed a revolutionary technique to profile gene activity in the living human brain. This innovative [...]
  
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• The Science of Clean: How Often to Wash Towels and Sheets

  01-12-2024 14:31 via scitechdaily.com
  Towels and bed sheets serve different purposes and thus require different washing frequencies. Towels, absorbing skin cells and microbes, need washing every few days, especially since they retain dampness longer, promoting bacteria and mold growth. Bed sheets, while also collecting debris, generally require weekly washing unless daily activities demand more frequent cleaning. Washing Frequency for [...]
  
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• ‘Main players’ backing Syrian government have been ‘weakened’ by other conflicts, NSA Sullivan says

  01-12-2024 14:30 via nbcnews.com
  National security adviser Jake Sullivan reacts to the rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities. Sullivan said it’s “no surprise” that rebels have tried to take advantage of the main players backing the Syrian government — Iran, Russian and Hezbollah — being distracted by other conflicts.
  
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• Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel as choice for FBI director

  01-12-2024 14:07 via nbcnews.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump announced he would pick Kash Patel, the former chief of staff to to the acting secretary of defense during the first Trump administration, to serve as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  
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• NASA Discovers Evidence of Mysterious Network of Caves on the Moon [Video]

  01-12-2024 13:40 via scitechdaily.com
  Using NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data, scientists have identified evidence of extensive caves beneath the Moon’s surface, akin to Earth’s lava tubes. These findings, derived from a decade-old radar survey, hint at significant underground formations that could support future astronaut missions by providing natural shelter. Discovery of Subsurface Lunar Caves An international team of scientists [...]
  
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• The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones Are Cheaper on Cyber Monday Than Black Friday - IGN

  01-12-2024 13:11 via news.google.com
  The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones Are Cheaper on Cyber Monday Than Black Friday  IGNI'm a Cyber Monday earbuds deals pro and these are the discounts still running that I truly recommend  TechRadarThe Best Cyber Monday Earbud and Headphone Deals, According to Our Audio Editor  The New York TimesThe 29 Best Black Friday Headphone Deals  WIRED
  
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• Trump’s Cabinet picks are deeply divided over banning TikTok

  01-12-2024 13:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  As Donald Trump assembles his White House staff and selects his Cabinet picks, an ideological divide has emerged around a hot-button topic: a ban on TikTok.
  
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• Revolutionary Training Method Boosts Brain and Body Performance in Older Adults

  01-12-2024 12:31 via scitechdaily.com
  Brain Endurance Training (BET) improves cognitive and physical performance in older adults, reducing risks like falls. Brain Endurance Training (BET), a method that integrates cognitive and physical exercise, originally designed for athletes, enhances both mental and physical capabilities in older adults. According to a new study by researchers at the Universities of Birmingham, UK, and [...]
  
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• Epic Rainfall Turns Australia’s Outback Into a Vast Wetland Network

  01-12-2024 11:12 via scitechdaily.com
  After two particularly wet years, large ephemeral lakes in the Barkly Tableland region of Northern Australia were still flooded as the 2024–2025 rainy season got underway. Consecutive seasons of heavy rainfall have transformed the ephemeral lakes of Australia’s Barkly Tableland, with Tarrabool and Sylvester Lakes expanding significantly, evidenced by satellite data from NASA’s MODIS. The [...]
  
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• Republicans eye tax breaks, border funds and clean energy cuts when Trump returns

  01-12-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Republicans plan to pass a huge party-line bill under Donald Trump next year that could include immigration and border, tax and climate provisions.
  
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• Immune Cell Breakthrough: Scientists Discover a Hidden Ally in the Fight Against Cancer

  01-12-2024 10:31 via scitechdaily.com
  Recent advances in immunotherapy research have revealed crucial roles for new immune cells in combating cancer, leading to potential strategies to enhance treatment efficacy and overcome resistance. Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment, providing new hope for cancers once deemed incurable by harnessing the immune system to fight the disease. However, many cancers can evade immune [...]
  
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• Hypersonic Reentry: How OSIRIS-REx Transformed Space Science

  01-12-2024 09:12 via scitechdaily.com
  The OSIRIS-REx mission returned asteroid samples, enabling a vast observation campaign that provided new insights into atmospheric entry using innovative distributed acoustic sensing technology. This success prepares the spacecraft, now OSIRIS-APEX, for its 2029 mission to asteroid Apophis. The OSIRIS-REx mission achieved a historic milestone last year as the first U.S. mission to return an [...]
  
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• Chinese Researchers Solve Key Electronics Challenge With Pure Gold Microspheres

  01-12-2024 08:29 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers developed a method to fabricate pure gold microsphere arrays for advanced electronics, improving connection reliability and micro-display performance, with promising applications in high-resolution displays. A research team led by experts from the Institute of Solid State Physics at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully developed [...]
  
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• Sitting Is the New Smoking? Alarming Research Reveals Long-Term Health Risks for Millennials

  01-12-2024 07:47 via scitechdaily.com
  Millennials spend over 60 hours a week sitting, increasing their risk of heart disease and speeding up the aging process. According to recent research from CU Boulder and the University of California Riverside, millennials now spend over 60 hours a week sitting—between lengthy commutes, Zoom-filled workdays, and evenings spent streaming and scrolling. This sedentary lifestyle [...]
  
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• In the “Hot Neptune Desert,” a Rare Planet Offers Clues to Cosmic Mysteries

  01-12-2024 07:02 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have discovered a Neptune-sized planet, TOI-3261 b, which orbits its star every 21 hours, placing it in the rare category of “hot Neptunes.” This planet provides critical insights into the formation and atmospheric evolution of planets close to their stars, suggesting a larger initial mass and subsequent atmospheric stripping. Discovering TOI-3261 b: A Rare [...]
  
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• Breakthrough Tech Converts Carbon Dioxide Into Methane Fuel

  01-12-2024 05:42 via scitechdaily.com
  A new method has the potential to deliver significant energy savings, according to a study. Chemists have developed an innovative method to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, raising the possibility that future gas emissions could be transformed into alternative fuel using electricity from renewable sources. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that [...]
  
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• Georgia vs. Texas (Dec 7, 2024) Live Score - ESPN

  01-12-2024 05:26 via news.google.com
  Georgia vs. Texas (Dec 7, 2024) Live Score  ESPNTexas vs Georgia live score updates, highlights, how to watch SEC championship game  USA TODAY2024 Championship Week college football score predictions, odds, top picks: Expert reveals exact scores  CBS SportsGeorgia vs. Texas live updates: SEC Championship Game score, odds and latest  The Athletic
  
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• New Stanford Study Redefines the Dopamine-Serotonin Relationship

  01-12-2024 03:40 via scitechdaily.com
  Dopamine and serotonin work together, yet in opposition, to balance reward-seeking and long-term thinking. Stanford research suggests targeting this interplay could improve treatments for disorders like addiction and depression. If you’ve heard of two of the brain’s chemical neurotransmitters, they’re probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA handle most of the work [...]
  
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• The Surprising Way Doctors Might Predict Autism, ADHD, and Speech Disorders in Newborns

  01-12-2024 02:49 via scitechdaily.com
  Early interventions in autism screening could be enhanced by focusing on the microbiome, which shows promise in identifying pre-symptomatic imbalances linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers have found differences in the gut microbes and metabolites of infants that precede symptoms and diagnoses of conditions like autism by years. This new approach could inform future screenings and [...]
  
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• Striking Satellite Images Show Lava Streaming Toward Iceland's Renowned Blue Lagoon

  01-12-2024 02:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  As a gargantuan plume of magma rises from the depths, tectonic forces are wrenching the island nation apart, triggering the outpouring of lava.
  
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• Scientists Discover a Protein Key to Preventing Muscle Breakdown

  01-12-2024 01:58 via scitechdaily.com
  New research has detailed how UNC45, a protein chaperone, distinguishes between healthy and faulty myosin in muscle cells, guiding them to either proper assembly or degradation. Chaperones are molecular machines that help proteins in the cell fold into their proper shape. Among them, UNC45 plays a critical role in muscle health by ensuring the proper [...]
  
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• Ancient DNA Debunks Millennia-Old Armenian Origin Theory

  01-12-2024 01:07 via scitechdaily.com
  A genome study reveals no genetic ties between Armenians and the Balkans, disproving long-held ancestry theories. The Armenians, a population in Western Asia historically native to the Armenian Highlands, were long thought to be descendants of Phrygian settlers from the Balkans. This theory, rooted primarily in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, stemmed from [...]
  
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• What If “Bat Blood” Could Make Human Hibernation for Interstellar Journeys Possible? - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

  01-12-2024 00:56 via news.google.com
  What If “Bat Blood” Could Make Human Hibernation for Interstellar Journeys Possible?  The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries ChannelView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Gravity’s Giants: Neutron Star Mountains Create Ripples in Space-Time

  01-12-2024 00:16 via scitechdaily.com
  Extreme stars may possess mountains similar to those found on moons in our solar system, potentially creating detectable oscillations in space and time. Neutron stars may have mountain-like structures that impact their rotational speeds and can emit continuous gravitational waves, observable by LIGO. By studying analogous surface features on moons and planets, scientists can predict [...]
  
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