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Mar 03 2025SPORTS

March Madness in Massachusetts: High School Sports Roundup

In the world of Massachusetts high school sports, March is a month of champions and thrilling upsets. Let's dive into some of the highlights from a recent Saturday. The gymnastics scene saw Masconomet clinching their fifth state title since 2019, bouncing back from a second-place finish th

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Why Some Older Folks (And Their Furry Friends) Keep Fewer Friends

Have you ever noticed how older folks seem to socialize less? Well, it turns out that there might be a good reason for this. Researchers from the University of Exeter studied rhesus macaques and found that having fewer friends can keep them healthier, especially as they get older. They measured some

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Oct 30 2024SCIENCE

Animals and Alcohol: A Natural Mix

Imagine this: animals throughout the world are chowing down on berries and fruits that have turned slightly alcoholic. This phenomenon, scientists now believe, is widespread and has been happening for ages. Kimberley Hockings from the University of Exeter explains that ethanol, the type of alcohol f

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Treasures: Silver Pennies from Norman Times

Imagine stumbling upon a pile of old silver coins. That's exactly what happened to a group of metal detectorists in southwestern England. They found 2, 584 silver pennies, dating back to the time of the Norman Conquest! This discovery, worth £4. 3 million ($5. 6 million), has become the most valuabl

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