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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

McDavid and the Blue Jays: A Shared Heartbreak

Connor McDavid knows the sting of falling short in a Game 7. The Edmonton Oilers captain felt for the Toronto Blue Jays after their 5-4 loss in 11 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series. The Blue Jays had a 3-0 lead early on and were two outs away from winning it all. It was a t

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Nov 01 2025SPORTS

Connor Zilisch: The Fast-Tracked Teen Racer

Connor Zilisch is not your average teenager. At just 18 years old, he's already a force to be reckoned with in the racing world. His journey began in karts and sports cars, but he quickly made his way to NASCAR. In 2024, he won the LMP2 class at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. H

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Oct 26 2025SCIENCE

Ocean Gold: Brown Algae's Hidden Potential

Brown algae, those humble sea plants, are more than just seaweed. They are packed with special molecules that could change the game in medicine and health. These molecules, like fucoidans and sterols, are created because brown algae live in tough conditions. They could be the key to new drugs and he

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Apr 04 2025SCIENCE

Stream Size Shapes Trout Growth and Survival

Brown trout are a fascinating example of how animals change their habits as they grow. This process, called ontogenetic niche shifts, greatly influences how many fish there are and how big they get. But here is the kicker: the environment where they live can limit these changes. To dive into this, a

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

How Wildfires Boost Sulfate Production

Brown carbon, a key component of biomass-burning organic aerosols (BBOA), plays a significant role in absorbing sunlight and potentially speeding up global warming. However, the chemical processes that happen within these particles after they absorb light are not yet fully understood. Scientists hav

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Why Apples Turn Brown: Unraveling the Mystery

Browning is a common issue in many fruits, including apples, which can affect their appearance and taste. Scientists compared a browning-resistant apple variety called 'Rb-18' with a more susceptible variety, 'Fuji'. They found that 'Rb-18' had lower levels of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme activit

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Oct 20 2024SPORTS

Injury Concerns: Browns’ Watson Taken Off Field

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faced a potential setback during Sunday’s game against the Bengals. He seemed to have hurt his right leg late in the first half. The injury occurred when Watson attempted a designed run to the right side. Without any contact from the opposing team, Watson went down

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Brown University: Divestment Battle or Campus Divide?

Brown University is embroiled in a heated controversy over a proposed divestment vote from companies with ties to Israel, sparking accusations of antisemitism and raising fundamental questions about the role of universities in political activism. Joseph Edelman, a prominent hedge fund manager and B

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Sep 08 2024EDUCATION

The Color Line: Is Brown University Losing its Diversity?

Brown University saw a sharp decline in Black and Hispanic student enrollment last year following the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions policies. The university reported a 6 percentage point drop in Black students and a 4 percentage point decrease in Hispanic students, with o

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