To make those mini-hearts at scale, Sharma said, researchers use bioreactors that effectively mimic microgravity.
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Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
As Aaron Boone summoned Tim Hill to the mound in the seventh inning of the Yankees‘ win over the Orioles on Saturday, the manager mimicked the reliever’s sidearm delivery.
Another potential treatment route the study opens up is using machines to massage cancer cells, imitating the rhythmic beating of the heart.
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Anil Oza,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
While using Rallee, students might jump in place to help their avatar clear an obstacle or imitate their avatar by stretching their arms wide while taking a deep breath.
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Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Even the biggest indie acts of the last 15 years or so tend to be solo singer-songwriters masquerading as bands, but Brooklyn’s Geese, the buzziest rock band in years, are a total exception.
Failure to enact required changes could result in big fines.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
At a time when states are enacting an anti-voting agenda to limit who can participate in elections, Maryland must set the standard for an inclusive democracy, not falling short of it.
But if getting Andy back in the Runway fold feels a lot like getting her into it in the first film, that feeling will only persist, as the sequel apes the original feature nearly beat for beat, with some small swaps here and there.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
There’s a word for this type of storytelling, and Taccone deserves credit for delivering a superior version of this without outright aping its most famous practitioner.
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