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Jun 26 2025SPORTS

Duke's Star Player: A Standout on and off the Court

Cooper Flagg is a name that's been on everyone's lips lately. This 18-year-old basketball sensation from Duke University is not just making waves on the court but also in the classroom. With an impressive 4. 0 GPA during his fall semester, Flagg is proving that he's a force to be reckoned with in both academics and athletics. Flagg's journey to stardom began at Mont...

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May 28 2025HEALTH

How Lead Exposure in Early Life Affects School Success

In 2021, health experts made a big change. They lowered the threshold for concerning lead levels in the blood. Now, any level at or above 3. 5 micrograms per deciliter is a red flag. This shift highlights a critical question: how does even a small amount of lead in the blood affect learning? This is especially important for young minds still developing. Lead exposur...

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Apr 04 2025EDUCATION

How Smart Kids Play Together

In the world of middle school, there's more to success than just good grades. It turns out that how well students do in school can also affect how they interact with each other in games. Researchers wanted to see if academic success had anything to do with how students work together. They set up a series of games to find out. The games were designed to test how ...

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

Stories vs. Textbooks: Which Helps Students Learn Anatomy Better?

Imagine trying to learn about the human body without any stories or interesting details. That's what traditional anatomy classes often look like. But what if adding a bit of storytelling could make learning anatomy more fun and effective? That's exactly what a recent study explored. A group of 64 students were divided into two teams. One team, the control gr...

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Prof. C. N. R. Rao: A Journey Through Science

Prof. C. N. R. Rao is a name that resonates in the world of science, especially when it comes to solid state chemistry and materials science. His journey is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Karnataka, India, Rao's passion for science began at a young age. He pursued his education in India and then went on to study at Purdue University in the United States. Rao's ...

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