Scientists at Northwestern University unveiled the world’s smallest pacemaker. The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help … Northwestern University scientists develop world’s smallest pacemaker, geared toward babiesRead more
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Company bets on unexpected ingredient to solve modern food crisis: ‘We’re going through an exciting transformation’
Ag- tech startup Qualterra is doubling down on biochar — a carbon-rich soil booster — as it scales up operations in Eastern Washington. The company … Company bets on unexpected ingredient to solve modern food crisis: ‘We’re going through an exciting transformation’Read more
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Wait times on tractor repairs pose huge risk to farmers
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – Fifth generation farmer Jim Greif says waiting for tractor repairs that he could do on his own can cost him … Wait times on tractor repairs pose huge risk to farmersRead more
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Rockets F Dillon Brooks gets 16th technical foul, automatic suspension
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks received his 16th technical foul of the season on Wednesday, which will lead to an automatic one-game suspension. In the … Rockets F Dillon Brooks gets 16th technical foul, automatic suspensionRead more
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People Are Sharing Their “Calling It Now” Predictions, And I Believe About Half Of These
Recently, Reddit user u/PreparationFar4709 asked, ” What is your ‘calling it now’ prediction? ” From political predictions to food trends, here’s what some people think … People Are Sharing Their “Calling It Now” Predictions, And I Believe About Half Of TheseRead more
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Amazon to send fleet of satellites to space in step to provide internet service for customers
Amazon’s Project Kuiper this month will launch more than two dozen satellites into space, a step the company said will lead toward bringing fast, reliable … Amazon to send fleet of satellites to space in step to provide internet service for customersRead more
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Hundreds of 8th-grade girls explore STEM careers at AAUW event at Yuba College
MARYSVILLE – More than 700 8th-grade students took over Yuba College’s campus this week to learn about all the possibilities in STEM before they enroll … Hundreds of 8th-grade girls explore STEM careers at AAUW event at Yuba CollegeRead more
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Entergy Arkansas launches $20M HBCU partnership for tech scholarships and career paths
The Power of Prosperity is a new partnership between Entergy Arkansas and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to assist with scholarship offerings and provide more … Entergy Arkansas launches $20M HBCU partnership for tech scholarships and career pathsRead more
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OrthoIllinois introduces robot-assisted surgery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Doctors Frank Bohnenkamp and Mark Oyer are the first surgeons to perform partial knee replacements using the VELYS robotic-assisted technology in … OrthoIllinois introduces robot-assisted surgeryRead more
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Spencer Jones Declares Himself A Fan Of The ‘Torpedo’ Bat
The torpedo revolution is taking over MLB. In recent weeks, the New York Yankees have popularized this type of bat, with the barrel placed where … Spencer Jones Declares Himself A Fan Of The ‘Torpedo’ BatRead more