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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Breathing Through Your Brain:Ancient Techniques & Modern Findings

Humans have long practiced breath control, like alternate nostril breathing. This is an ancient technique from yogic traditions. It has been thought to control brain activity and bodily functions. The brain's left and right sides can have different roles, so scientists wanted to see if breathing thr

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Genes, Bias, and School: Can a Test Decide Your Future?

Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tool, Big Discovery in the World of Batteries

Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star Takes the Spotlight: Cannes Film Festival’s New Leader

A prominent French actress, Juliette Binoche, is stepping into a new role. She's taking over as jury president for the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This isn't just any festival; it's the world's most prestigious one. This year, Cannes is showcasing leadership by a woman for the second time in a row.

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Feb 04 2025FINANCE

Tariff Talk: Stock Market Swings and Sell-Offs

The markets simmer down but not out of the woods. Recent instability in the markets could have been caused by many factors but today the hot topic is the uncertainty that the tariff battle is causing. Tariff tit for tat. Some international retailers now playing hot potato. The shenanigan

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

China Plays Poker: Tariffs, Trade War and Critical Minerals

In the latest round of trade tensions, China up a new ante. They placed tariffs on 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas. China also slapped a 10% tariff on crude oil, machinery used in agriculture and big-engine cars imported from the U. S. That is not all. They are also investigating Google for

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Kupp's Contract Conundrum

Let's dive into the tricky situation surrounding football star Cooper Kupp. The Rams are trying to figure out how to trade him, and it's not as easy as it seems. Why? It's all about the money. Kupp is set to earn $20 million in 2025, with $12. 5 million as a salary and $7. 5 million as a r

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

What Happens Now That Luka Doncic is Gone From the Dallas Mavericks?

The Dallas Mavericks just traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The city of Dallas is busy burying big dreams. Dallas is left with that empty feeling. It's like losing a big piece of their sports identity. The Mavericks new future is a big unknown. The trading of Doncic is more

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Does Weather Affect How Active Older People Are?

Ever wondered if the weather outside affects how much older folks move around? Well, it seems it does. Let's dive into this. Did you know? A lot of older adults aren't hitting their physical activity goals. Why? There are multiple factors at play. But one big factor is the weather. Temp

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Syrian Doctors and Nurses: Navigating Life and Work After Leaving Syria

It's important to understand that many people who once worked in healthcare in Syria had to leave their home because of the trouble that started in 2011. It forced many healthcare professionals to make big decisions. Some of the first to leave headed for the eastern Mediterranean region. As time pa

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