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What to Expect From Boston Scientific's Next Quarterly Earnings Report
Yahoo Finance
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Boston Scientific Corp_ phone and website-by T_Schneider via Shutterstock With a market cap of $154.3 billion, Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) is a global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of medical devices used across a wide range of...
Red rainbow weather phenomenon spotted in Massachusetts
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
After the storms last week, a rainbow came out in central Massachusetts — a red one. “I was just heading to my basketball league that I play in on Tuesday and Thursdays down in Marlboro,” said resident Carter Roy. “And obviously the storms went by...
WNBA Player Props & Best Bets Today for July 3: Boston Baked Sparks!
Covers
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Photo By - Imagn Images. After taking July 4th off, the WNBA returns with a two-game, primetime slate on Saturday. The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to open the festivities, and the Golden State Valkyries head East...
“Why no one said me?”: Caitlin Clark ‘confused’ as Aliyah Boston gets major votes from Fever teammates
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Caitlin Clark, in most instances, is the go-to person for her teammates on the court due to her impeccable skills. However, this doesn't seem to be the case regarding situations off the court. In a Q&A session with the Indiana Fever's media team...
Pursuing a new career at 54, Melrose student charts new path in the field of Biotechnology
Wakefield Daily Item - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
KAMRUNNAHER, A MELROSE resident, was able to graduate from Quincy College and make her dream a reality with a scholarship from First Literacy. BOSTON — Kamrunnaher, a Melrose resident, was born and raised in Bangladesh. A mother of two,...
Researchers achieve game-changing breakthrough in pursuit of next-gen energy source: 'Landmark moment'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 4, 2025
"We're now pushing to quickly optimize our system." by Sara TraynorJuly 4, 2025 Photo Credit: Astral Systems Researchers from Astral Systems, a company based in the U.K. at the University of Bristol, successfully bred tritium using their own...
Boston eyes AI traffic management to improve school bus arrival times
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Boston, vexed for years by the perennial problem of buses running late as they crisscross the city’s narrow, congested streets, is exploring whether an AI tool can help buses navigate local roads without getting slowed down at red lights. Instead...
Take the train from Fall River to Boston for fun events on The Greenway
Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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FALL RIVER — With South Coast Rail up and running, getting up to Boston is that much more accessible to city residents. Looking to make weekend plans up in Boston? Hop on the train and escape up to the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston, which has a...
Could Seed Oils Actually Be Healthy? Scientists Uncover Surprising Benefits of Omega-6
SciTechDaily
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July 5, 2025
New research challenges the popular belief that omega-6 fatty acids like linoleic acid (LA) are inherently proinflammatory. Credit: Shutterstock A large-scale study finds that higher blood levels of omega-6 do not increase markers of inflammation....
Massachusetts steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Bay State News - Massachusetts
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July 4, 2025
Massachusetts implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010,...
Massachusetts teen flying around the world detained by Chilean authorities in Antarctica
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 4, 2025
A teen from Massachusetts is currently being detained by authorities in Antarctica. Ethan Guo is accused of violating numerous laws while trying to fly to all seven continents. According to his lawyer, Guo experienced in-flight complications and...
FG pledges to prioritise private capital, research for agric sector’s transformation
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
• As NCIA Sparks Dialogue On Cassava Investment, Industrialisation The Federal Government says it is prioritising private capital, research, and coordinated action to drive mechanisation, processing, and full commercialisation to transform the...
Massachusetts Sells The Worst Cheese Brand In America
WSBS - Massachusetts
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July 4, 2025
For many Massachusetts residents, cheese is an essential kitchen item, and cheese will be a big part of many picnics and cookouts this summer. Whether it's a topping on grilled hamburgers, part of kids' snacks, or featured in wine tastings, cheese...
Widely used painkiller can be made from plastic waste, researchers discover
GEO TV
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July 5, 2025
Common bacteria can turn plastic waste into the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen, researchers have discovered. Acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol and also known as paracetamol in some countries, is usually made from fossil...
Ready-made stem cell therapies for pets could be coming
TechCrunch
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July 4, 2025
Earlier this week, San Diego startup Gallant announced $18 million in funding to bring the first FDA-approved ready-to-use stem cell therapy to veterinary medicine. If it passes regulatory muster, it could create a whole new way to treat our fur...
Bank of Canada Identifies Technical Path for Retail CBDC in New Research Paper
CoinDesk
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The Bank of Canada took a significant step in exploring the technical feasibility of a digital Canadian dollar, proposing a specific system designed for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) focused on simple, everyday payments, according...
OP-ED | When Bad Media Is Louder Than Good Science
CT News Junkie - Connecticut
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July 4, 2025
Before the application of diquat dibromide, and after When the noise of social media drowns out science, the environment suffers. And that is exactly what’s happening in Connecticut right now. Rapper and social media influencer Chris Webby is...
Massachusetts Residents May Find Dryer Sheets In Their Mailbox
WNAW - Massachusetts
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July 3, 2025
Imagine it's just a typical day when you decide to check your mailbox, only to find a dryer sheet inside. You start to wonder who put it there and why. Believe it or not, it’s not as worrying as some people might think. Here’s why. Getty...
Cool Boston's hottest neighborhoods with more white roofs and trees, study says
WBUR - Massachusetts
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Residents in Boston’s hottest neighborhoods could experience cooler summer temperatures if the city planted more trees and installed white roofs that reflect sunlight, according to a new study from Boston University. Researchers used summer...
Scientists unveil enzyme tech that reduces plastic recycling’s footprint by up to 99%
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 3, 2025
Plastic’s toughest problem may have just met its smartest solution. A team of scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the University of Portsmouth in England has unveiled a...