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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Why Do Kids Get Involved in Crime?

People around the world agree that children are still growing and learning. Their judgment isn't fully developed, so punishment is not the best way to deal with them. A study took a close look at 315 kids in Turkey. The kids were 83 boys and 17 girls. Of these kids, 33. 7 percent were involved in t

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Student Scores in New England Track National Patterns

Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

How Dementia Impacts Crime in Australia.

Over a long period - from 1995 to 2020 - people with dementia were charged with all sorts of crimes in Australia. This isn't new - many people with this condition do things that land them in the courtroom. The research gathered cases from Australian legal databases A total of 62 people were

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

What Factors Affect Home Rehab After Quick Knee Surgery?

Ever had a knee replaced? If so, you know that getting back to normal often depends on following a home rehab plan. But what makes some people stick to it while others don't? A study dug into this, focusing on folks who had a quick knee surgery. They found that certain things about you and your heal

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Chips Demand: The Unexpected Impact of Cheaper AI Models

In an interview with CNBC, Dutch semiconductor giant ASML's CEO, Christophe Fouquet, shared an interesting perspective on the future of AI chips. He believes that new, low-cost AI models, like the one from China's DeepSeek, will actually boost demand for AI-focused chips. This is a surprising take,

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

A Scientific Legacy: Eduardo Lissi and Juan Grotewold's Photochemical Journey

In the early 1960s, two brilliant scientists, Eduardo Lissi and Juan Grotewold, kicked off a remarkable journey in chemical kinetics and photochemistry at the University of Buenos Aires' School of Sciences. Politics played a big role in shaping their group's evolution, with members scattering across

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight: Global Threats Loom Large

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, setting it at 89 seconds till midnight. This annual announcement indicates that humanity is closer to destruction due to various threats like climate change, nuclear weapon proliferation, and pand

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Jan 29 2025SPORTS

Golf’s New League: Tiger’s Team Wins Thrilling Overtime Match

A thrilling night of golf saw Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links team claim the first-ever overtime win in the Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL). They beat Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common with a 4-3 score after a sudden-death shootout. The match was a hit with viewers as both teams delivered exciting plays. This i

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Jan 28 2025RELIGION

How Nigeria's Small Churches Weathered the COVID-19 Storm

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nigeria, small church congregations found their routines upended by restrictions and lockdowns. This study looked at how these smaller churches, with their limited resources and social networks, handled these sudden changes. One thing became clear: the pandemic forced

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Who's American? A Look at Stereotypes Over 17 Years

In the United States, where diversity is growing, a common stereotype is that being American means being White, while being foreign means being Asian. Researchers have been examining this stereotype for years, but this study is the largest so far, covering 17 years and over 666, 000 people. The stu

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