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Feb 12 2025FINANCE

Scams and Seniors: What Puts Older Adults in Trouble?

Ever wondered why some older folks fall for scams? It's not just about them as individuals but the risks they take. Imagine this: a senior citizen enters random sweepstakes or picks up every unknown call. This puts the individual in a potential dangerous situation. This risky behavior gives

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

CrossFit Injuries: What’s Really Going On?

CrossFit has become a big deal worldwide. People love it because it can be done anywhere, it's scalable, and it brings people together. But with all these benefits, there's a downside. Injuries are happening, and that's why we need to figure out why, and who is most at risk. Let's start by looking

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Eco-Friendly Manufacturing: The Good, The Bad, and The Balanced

Eco-design is a big deal in the world of manufacturing. It's all about creating products that are kinder to the environment, and it's catching on fast. Governments are throwing their weight behind it, setting up rules and incentives to make sure manufacturers get on board. These incentives can be en

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Feb 11 2025SPORTS

No Three-Peats In The NFL

The Kansas City Chiefs' hope of winning three consecutive Super Bowls was dashed on Sunday. That ended their chance to be the first NFL team to achieve this feat. This means that after 60 Super Bowls. This is a big deal. No team has managed to win three Super Bowls in a row. The NFL stands

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drought Watch: The New Kid on the Block, TMSDI

One of the key facts regarding how we experience the natural world is that droughts are notably disruptive and impact many things from the environment to how we live our daily social lives. First things first, droughts are very complex. This is especially true when we attempt to monitor them and an

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

How Psychopathy Can Influence Relationships and Careers

Ever wondered how someone's personality quirks can affect their relationships and job success? A study using a nationally diverse community sample of 490 employed romantic couples from New Zealand took a good look into this. They found that certain psychopathic traits can indeed cause ripples in per

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

Unraveling False Confessions

False confessions can happen when innocent people are tricked into confessing to crimes. It's a big deal and can happen anywhere. This is not a rare occurrence. To start, let's think about why this might happen. Picture this: A person is taken into a small, uncomfortable room. They are questioned f

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Abalones in China: A Tale of Nutrients and Heavy Metals

Abalones, or Haliotis discus hannai, are a popular seafood delicacy, but their nutritional value can vary greatly. Different regions in China have different effects on the abalone. The Bohai Sea, East China Sea, and South China Sea are three areas where abalones are found. Environmental facto

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

What Shapes Our Views on Surrogacy?

Surrogacy has evolved. It's no longer just for heterosexual couples. Now, it's an option for same-sex male couples. It's also an option for transgender women. But what does the general public think about this? Is surrogacy widely accepted? Not so fast. The general public's attitude toward surrogacy

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

How the Weather and Smog Work Together

Getting sick from the flu can be miserable, but have you ever thought about how dirty air and weather conditions can make things worse? Many parts of China have been struggling with pollution, which raises lots of questions about how this along with the weather, affects our health, particularly our

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