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Fifty years after ‘Jaws,’ shark science is still surfacing
West Hawaii Today - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
When Steven Spielberg’s famous mechanical shark, Bruce, first appeared on-screen in the summer of 1975, Chris Lowe thought it looked fake. Lowe, who now leads the Shark Lab at California State Long Beach, was 11 that year. He had grown up on...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Sight Acquisition After Treatment for Congenital Blindness
Psychology Today
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S. R. D., a 34-year-old woman from the Indian state of Gujarat, was born with cataracts in both eyes (Ostrovsky et al., 2006). She perceived only light until she was 12 years old, when a surgeon removed her cataracts. Eyeglasses increased her...
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...
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....
Sarasota Memorial employs high tech for hip replacement surgery
Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital is using a new FDA-cleared mixed reality navigation system for hip replacements. The system, HipInsight 2.0, uses 3D holograms to guide surgeons in precise implant placement. This technology allows for customized...
What Science Says About Medjugorje: During the Apparitions There Is Energy Around The Visionaries
Zenit
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July 5, 2025
(ZENIT News – Porta Luz / Santiago, 04.07.2025).- The Marian apparitions of the end of the 20th century and early 21st century, which for years have occurred day after day, have been a challenge for science, with its modern diagnostic methods. The...
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...
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...
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...
Education Minister Hopes More Bulgarian Scientists to Join Massachusetts Institute of Technology Programme Implemented with INSAIT
Bulgarian News Agency
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Minister of Education and Science Krassimir Valchev Wednesday thanked the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for partnering with the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) with the St Kliment...