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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Taylor Fritz and Waterdrop: Staying Cool and Green on the Court

Tennis star Taylor Fritz is making waves not just on the court, but also in the world of sports hydration. He's teamed up with Waterdrop, a company known for its innovative water bottles that keep drinks icy cold for a full day. The Australian Open, with its scorching summer heat, can be brutal for

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

Perseverance's Epic Escape: What's Next on Mars?

Well, that's quite a journey! The Perseverance rover has finally climbed out of the Martian crater it called home for nearly four years. Landing on Mars in 2021, this rover has been on a mission to find evidence that Mars could have supported life. It's been exploring Jezero Crater, which was once a

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Dec 14 2024CRIME

Cops' Views on Philadelphia's Drug Diversion Program: A Mixed Bag

Imagine you're a police officer in Philadelphia. You often encounter individuals struggling with drug use. Instead of arresting them for minor crimes, you can send them to supportive services through a program called pre-booking diversion. We talked to 204 cops to get their take on this program. Mo

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Thinking Changes After Surgery: What Happens When Treating Mild Cortisol Excess

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion, or MACS, is a condition where the body produces too much cortisol on its own. But how does this affect our thoughts and memory? A recent study set out to answer this question. They wanted to find out how MACS influences cognition and what factors might lead to low

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Why Cutting Back on Holiday Alcohol Can Be a Healthy Choice

Holiday cheers often mean extra drinks, but did you know those festive cocktails can have some serious downsides? Dr. Neil McDevitt from Novant East Cooper Medical Center explains that even though alcohol is a big part of our culture, it's actually a type of poison that our bodies have to work hard

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

The Mystery of Basal Ganglia: What Does Tourette Syndrome Tell Us?

Do you know that Tourette Syndrome (TS) might be linked to changes in a specific part of the brain called the basal ganglia? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for a while now. The problem is, there aren't many studies on this, and the ones that exist often don't agree with each other. T

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

The Intriguing Journey of Hexahydropyrrolo in Nature

Ever wondered how tiny compounds in nature can lead to big medical breakthroughs? Let's dive into the world of hexahydropyrrolo, a naturally occurring chemical that's been stirring up excitement among scientists. Synthesizing natural products, like hexahydropyrrolo, is like trying to recreate a comp

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Carbs During CrossFit: Do They Boost Athletes' Performance?

Think running a marathon, but with more varied exercises. That's CrossFit. Now, you might wonder, "What if I chug some carbs during my workout? Will it make me recover better or perform like a superhero? " Well, a recent study checked this out. They gathered a bunch of CrossFit guys and had them ing

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Unusual TCS Cases: Surgery Before Symptoms Strike

Did you know that tethered cord syndrome (TCS) isn't always about urologic symptoms? There are patients out there who have a normal-looking conus medullaris and filum terminale on an MRI, but still, doctors suspect they might have TCS. This research dives into the outcomes of surgical treatments for

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Dec 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drones in New Jersey: What We Know So Far

Picatinny Arsenal, a military base in New Jersey, has been quietly developing drones to combat weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The US Army awarded a company a $50 million contract in 2018 to create these drones. They can map urban areas and keep an eye out for potential WMD threats. But don't wo

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