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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

The Journey of Gary Harris: From Indiana Backyards to NBA Courts

Gary Harris, born on September 14, 1994 in Fishers, Indiana, has always been surrounded by basketball. His parents, Gary Sr. and Joy Holmes Harris, were both passionate about the sport, with his mother being a former professional player. Joy, a standout at Purdue, played in the WNBA and instilled in

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Grow Fresh Food Year-Round with PlantaForm's Smart Garden

Ever dreamt of having fresh veggies and herbs all year, regardless of the weather? PlantaForm's Indoor Smart Garden, unveiled at CES 2025, makes this possible. This futuristic device uses fogponics, a water-saving method that delivers nutrients via mist. It's eco-friendly and won't take up much spac

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Did you know that something as simple as apple cider vinegar can have some big health benefits? This isn't just a kitchen staple; it's got some amazing uses for your body too. Let's explore what this magical liquid can do for you. First, it can help with blood sugar control. You know those sugary s

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

The Mystery of Kapi: A Piece of the Early Gibbon Puzzle

Fossils of gibbons are quite rare, which makes their evolutionary history a bit of a mystery. One such fossil, Kapi ramnagarensis, was found in India and dated back to around 13 million years ago. Scientists initially thought it was an early gibbon due to a unique lower molar they found. However, so

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Vaping: A South African High School Dilemma

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed out that the promotion of e-cigarettes has significantly increased their use among young people. This is a big worry because the long-term effects of nicotine and other substances on the developing brains of teenagers are well-documented. However, ther

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Sweet Drinks: The Tax Effect on Kids' Habits

Have you ever wondered how a tax on sugary drinks could influence kids' choices? Well, down in South Africa, researchers took a close look at this very topic. Over four years, they observed how a tax on sweet beverages, known as the health promotion levy, was changing kids' drinking habits. They did

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Sweet Tricks: How Sugar Molecules Fight Cancer

You might not think of sugar as a cancer fighter, but tiny sugar molecules, called glycans, are actually crucial for our cells to communicate. They help keep our bodies healthy. But when cancer appears, it messes with these sugar structures. Cancer cells start creating odd sugar formations, called "

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Pick Your Winner: College Football Experts Weigh In on Georgia vs. Notre Dame

Get ready for a big college football showdown! ESPN's "College GameDay" has made its predictions for the upcoming Sugar Bowl between Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The game, delayed due to an unfortunate incident on Bourbon Street, will air on ESPN at 4:00 p. m. ET on Thursday, Jan.

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Jan 01 2025SPORTS

A Unique Buzzer-Beater Streak: DeMar DeRozan's Historic Days

You won't believe what happened in the NBA! Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan just achieved something amazing. He became the first player in NBA history to hit buzzer-beaters on two consecutive days. On one day, he scored the winning 3-pointer to beat the Washington Wizards, 120-119. The night bef

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Sugar Beet Harvest: The Power of Slow-Release Boron

In the northeastern part of China, sugar beets are a staple crop, but the soil there lacks a key nutrient: boron. This is where slow-release boron fertilizers come in. Researchers tested these fertilizers on two sugar beet varieties, KWS1197 and KWS0143, in both black and albic soils. The results we

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