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Feb 14 2025EDUCATION

Glued to Screens: How Social Media Affects Students' Anxiety and Grades

In today's world, social media is everywhere. It's become a big part of how we connect and share our lives. But what happens when we spend too much time on it? Especially for students, this can be a real problem. Researchers in Saudi Arabia wanted to find out how social media addiction affects

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nordic Producers Kickstart Sizzling Series in an Upbeat Market.

It is not a smooth ride for everyone in the Nordic market for shows, but there is one group kicking goals---Miso Film. The night sky is looking better as Miso Film lights up its burners these days. After 20 years this company started by two guys--Peter Bose and Jonas Allen---continues to pump out

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Compton's Amazing Improvement in Testing Scores

The Compton school district has surprised everyone by rapidly improving test scores, especially in math and reading. It's not just a little better, but they've made huge strides. It's not just about the numbers though. Compton's story is about a complete turnaround. Most schools saw a drop in score

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Louisiana's Academic Comeback

Louisiana's school system is making headlines again, this time for its impressive academic progress. Recently, a new academic recovery study ranked the state first in the country for reading growth and second for math, comparing data from 2019 to 2024. This is a big deal, as it shows that Louisiana

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Feb 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Power of Tiny Open Spaces In Lithium Batteries

An interesting thing about lithium-ion batteries is how tiny oxygen holes can boost power. Imagine something really small—that's an oxygen vacancy. These vacancies are missing oxygen atoms in a material. When researchers looked closely at a material called Cu2Nb34O87-x/N-doped carbon composite, they

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Hidden Hurts: Thumb Moves in Two Common Hand Problems

Thumbs up! But only if you don't have trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. A recent investigation looked closely at how thumbs move in people with these two conditions. The researchers used fancy 3D motion analysis. It's like having x-ray vision to see exactly how your thumb

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Feb 09 2025EDUCATION

How Do Student Backgrounds and Feelings Impact Confidence After Big Changes in Egyptian Medical Schools?

Imagine this: You're a medical student in Egypt. Recently, there were major changes to how your school teaches you medicine - classes, how you are graded, and your schedule. GPS helps the driver find the destination faster and safer. Think about it, do you feel confident about studying medi

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Screens in Bed: How Phones Are Messing With Teens' Sleep

Phones have become a daily necessity, offering instant access to information and entertainment. From social media to games, the distractions are endless. However, this convenience has a dark side, especially for teens. The blue light emitted by smartphones can disrupt sleep patterns, affecting the c

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Feb 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's New Oscar Gambit: Distancing from a Star

"Emilia Pérez" got a big boost when Karla Sofía Gascón received an Oscar nod for Best Actress. Things changed when some of her old posts that were seen as racist and Islamophobic surfaced. Not anymore, the streaming giant Netflix is pulling back from supporting her at Oscar campaign events, includi

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Country Grammy Surprise

Country music might seem like an unusual choice for a pop star like Beyoncé. But that's exactly the twist behind Beyoncé's Album of the Year win at the Grammys. For a long time, Beyoncé was a big name in music but a missing name on the as a recipient of the prestigious Album of the Year award.

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