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Tel Aviv University Prof. Tal Dvir, CSO of Matricelf. (Israel Hadari)

Bioprinted Implant May Help Paralyzed People Walk Again

March 5, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

First-ever spinal cord implant to treat paralysis without risk of rejection is successfully tested on mice.
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The Russia–Ukraine conflict, the growing national demand for gas as spring approaches and a switch to the costlier summer gas, could all send gas prices to a national average of $4 a gallon by April. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Gas Prices Rising: How You Can Improve Fuel Economy During The Winter

March 4, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

A car’s gas mileage at 20 degrees Fahrenheit is 15–24 percent lower than the same vehicle’s mileage at 77 degrees.
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The multicolored orchid “Maxillaria anacatalina-portillae” was first discovered and photographed by Alex Portilla in November 2003. Cultivated by Ecuadorian firm Ecuagenera, it has recently been recognized as a novel species. (Alex Portilla)

New Orchid Species Discovered In Ecuador’s Cloud Rainforest

March 1, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

First collected and cultivated by a private company, the orchid is found only in a small corner of the Andes.
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Jackson State University is recognized as a cutting-edge institution, and that began when John A. Peoples Jr. launched its meteorology department in 1975. The rigorous program has paved the way for hundreds of black meteorologists and continues to shape the next generation of weather forecasters. (H.T. Sampson Library JSU Archives & Special Collections)

How One Man Sparked An ‘Evolution And Revolution’ In Meteorology

February 27, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

John A. Peoples Jr. led the push to make Jackson State University a cutting-edge institution, starting with meteorology.
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Professional basketball player Kobe Bryant speaks onstage at the Kobe Bryant's Muse panel during the SHOWTIME Network portion of the 2014 Summer Television Critics Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 18, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Extremely Rare Kobe Bryant Card Sells For A Whopping $2 Million

February 26, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

One of the rarest Kobe Bryant cards sold for $2 million, setting an all-time record for a Kobe card. Why did it command a record price?
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Patrick Young continues his quest to make New Orleans a better place through his tireless efforts in the community. (Ayeshia Toy)

Patrick Young’s New Book Is A Guide To Post-Incarceration Economic Development

February 26, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Former inmate understands the difficult task of becoming successful once released from prison; now he wants to help others.
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From left, producer Charlie Heat, singer Gemaine and producer Murph have formed a dynamic trio. (Brandon Pavan)

R&B ‘New Jack’ Gemaine Proves Compton Produces More Than Hip-Hop Acts

February 19, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Gemaine breaks down the creative process to his debut album, “New Jack City,” with executive producer Murph.
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Antonio Buchanan recently released his first book, “Building Wealth Through Real Estate With AB.” (Courtesy of Antonio Buchanan)

US Marshal Turned Real-Estate Mogul Shares Knowledge In His First Book

February 15, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Antonio Buchanan’s “Building Wealth Through Real Estate With AB” is a guide for both real estate and life.
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The Los Angeles Lakers seem to understand that they can't compete for a championship as currently constructed. Following Tuesday's blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, LeBron James said as much. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers’ Players Believe Changes Must Be Made Before Trade Deadline

February 9, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

The Lakers’ players are pushing for changes ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, and standing pat is not seen as a viable option.
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“I didn’t know I had a lane in boxing. I looked up to the males. It made me more comfortable knowing that there was a Laila Ali and that there was an Anne Wolfe. said Claressa Shields. “To see a woman boxing actually gave me more encouragement to fulfill my dreams. I wanted to have achievements and commercials and magazine covers — just like Serena Williams, but just in boxing.” (Sean Jorgensen/Salita Promotions)

Boxer Claressa Shields Fights For Survivors Of Abuse And Water-Starved Flint, Michigan

February 5, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

“Kids who … had that struggle where their parents weren’t there … I was one of those kids,” said Shields.
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The Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope in Australia offered a new view of the Milky Way. Above, the lowest frequencies are in red, middle frequencies in green, and the highest frequencies in blue. The star icon shows the position of the mysterious object emitting intermittent signals. (Natasha Hurley-Walker/International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research/Curtin University/GLEAM)

Don’t Blink: Mysterious Object In Space Surprises Scientists

January 30, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

Previously only theorized, the ultra-long period magnatar emits a radio beam intermittently.
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“People go through many hiccups in life, but the key is not to stop at that hiccup,” said Evelyn Wilson, 80, who will have been abstinent from alcohol and cocaine use for 50 years in May. “My philosophy is the better you feel about yourself the better you’ll treat yourself.” (Courtesy of Evelyn Wilson)

‘Gangsta Grandma’ Uses Lived Experience To Rehabilitate Lovingly

January 28, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“I believe to this day that God wants me to be clean and sober,” says Wilson, whose substance abuse ended on May 19, 1972.
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Well-traveled comedian Spike Davis enjoying one of the many beautiful sites he gets to visit while on cruise ships. (Photo courtesy Spike Davis)

Cruising And Comedy: The Spike Davis Way

January 28, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

Spike Davis sets dates for his Floating And Joking World Tour.
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Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. holds a photo of his father when he served as a U.S. Marine. He is standing by a stature of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in front of the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains, New York. (Courtesy of Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.)

Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. Seeks Accountability And Closure In Father’s Killing By Police

January 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

A decade after the fatal shooting, Chamberlain Jr. reflects on his life’s mission.
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Ozie Nzeribe (center) stars as the bullied basketball player, Royale, alongside Isaiah Hill (left) and O'shea Jackson Jr. (far right) in the new Apple TV series “Swagger,” inspired by the life of basketball standout Kevin Durant. (Courtesy of Randi Cone/Interdependence Public Relationsstrong)/strong

Ozie Nzeribe Aims To Change The World As A Youth Advocate, Actor And Rapper

January 15, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

“God has blessed me with so much it is only fitting to pay it forward,” Nzeribe says.
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Dogs heard excerpts of “The Little Prince” in an unfamiliar and a familiar language in a new study. Researchers determined that they could distinguish between languages and also detect non-speech. (Raul Hernandez-Perez)

Dogs Can Detect Human Speech And Distinguish Between Languages, Study Finds

January 10, 2022 257873455330365 Comments Off

Dogs were read excerpts of beloved children’s book “The Little Prince” in two languages.
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