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Nov 29 2024SPORTS

Giants' QB DeVito Out, Lock Starts; Cowboys Miss Diggs Again

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito won't be playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He's been listed as inactive, but will be ready if needed as the emergency third-string QB. DeVito hurt his right forearm in his first start this season against the Buccaneers. Drew Lock is steppin

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Superman Exercise: Help or Hindrance for Teens with Scoliosis?

Ever wondered how the popular "superman" exercise affects teens with scoliosis? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They investigated whether this exercise leads to muscle imbalances in the back. You see, scoliosis can cause the spine to curve sideways, and the muscles around it might not wor

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Dinosaur Vomit and Poop: A Food Timeline

Imagine trying to figure out what dinosaurs ate by looking at their fossilized vomit and poop. That's exactly what scientists did! They studied hundreds of these "bromalites" from Poland, which are over 200 million years old. By using advanced tools like particle accelerators, they found bits of fis

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Skin Scare: Pustular Psoriasis on Fingers & Toes

Ever heard of a skin condition that mainly targets your fingers and toes? Well, meet Acrodermatitis Continua of Hallopeau, or ACH for short. This is a rare type of pustular psoriasis that loves to hang out on your distal phalanges—that's a fancy term for the tips of your fingers and toes. But here’s

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Whale Muscle Cells: A New Way to Study Marine Life

Scientists have created something amazing - a cell line from the muscles of a male Cuvier's Beaked whale that washed up on the Italian coast. This is the first time such a cell line has been made in a lab. The team started by growing these cells and checking their growth rate, chromosomes, and prote

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Tracking Metabolic Health with Gadgets: A Review

Metabolic diseases like heart conditions and diabetes are big health issues worldwide. People are using wearables and smartphones more often to monitor and deal with risk factors for these diseases. The problem is, there's no clear guide on how to get useful info from these gadgets. This makes it ha

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Bolsonaro's Impact on Brazil's HIV/AIDS Efforts: A Closer Look

The election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president had significant repercussions on the country's HIV/AIDS policies and actions. The far-right leader's political agenda brought about several setbacks, notably the dismantling of existing AIDS policies. This was driven by religious conservatism, whi

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Bacteria Helping Clean Up Water: The Case of Bacillus subtilis

Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Ice Hockey Wins: Why Scanning Before a Pass Matters

You might wonder: What makes a great ice hockey player? A recent study found that scanning the environment before receiving a pass can lead to better performances among professional ice hockey players. This isn't just about guesswork—it's about analyzing the best possible action to take next. The st

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Nov 28 2024FINANCE

How Financial Progress Affects Farmers' Energy Use

Imagine you're a farmer. You know that to improve your crops, you need the right tools and resources. That’s where financial development comes in. When banks offer loans, farmers can afford better equipment, like those that help manage energy more efficiently. But, being a farmer also means dealing

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