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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Storm Blair: Schools Shut in 13 U. S. States

A powerful winter storm, named Blair, has caused schools to close in 13 different states across the U. S. From the Midwestern states to the East Coast, the storm has brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow, making roads impassable and travel challenging. Missouri and Indiana are among the state

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chipmakers Move Orders Away From China Ahead of Trump Tariffs

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, semiconductor companies are in a rush to shift their production orders out of China. This is due to the expected harsh tariffs and regulations from the new administration. UMC, a major semiconductor company, is leading the charge by moving orders for mature p

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Predicting Stem Cell Bone Growth: Metabolomics and AI Team Up

Scientists often use stem cells to make artificial bones, but making sure these cells develop properly can be tricky. They've tried using omics technologies, like metabolomics, to check their quality. In a recent study, researchers combined metabolomics with machine learning to see if it could tell

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Surprising Differences in Latin American and European Gastric Cancer

Have you ever stopped to think that your location could determine how your body fights against cancer? A recent study funded by Horizon 2020, a collaborative project spanning Europe and Latin America (LATAM), has found some surprising differences in how gastric cancer behaves in these two regions.

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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Solving Crystals: A New Way to Predict Structures from Powder X-Rays

Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Gender and Politics: Views on Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment, or SH, is when someone does or says things that make others feel uncomfortable, scared, or disrespected. A study from Spain looked into how political beliefs affect how people see SH, and how this differs between men and women. Researchers talked to students at a university in Sp

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

Climbing Skills: Why Strong Fingers Matter

Have you ever thought about what sets great climbers apart from the rest? You might assume that endurance is the key to mastering climbing. However, a recent study looking into the climbing abilities of men and women found something unexpected. Finger strength plays a much bigger role than previousl

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Using Drones and Satellite Data to Track Coastal Cliff Erosion

Researchers have come up with a smart new way to figure out how much coastal cliffs are eroding. They combined data from drones, satellites, and laser measurements to see how bad the erosion is. This method helps us understand both natural wear and tear on cliffs and damage to protective structures

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Parents on Hook: New Plan to Fight Juvenile Crime

In Richland County, Sheriff Leon Lott is launching a bold initiative to combat juvenile crime. The key? Making parents face the music when their kids act up. The "Parent Accountability Initiative" is all about keeping moms and dads in the loop and holding them responsible. If a teen commits a violen

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Particles in the Air: How They Impact Young Mice's Muscles Differently

When young mice are exposed to super-fine dust particles known as PM2. 5, they might deal with long-term muscle troubles. These particles can slow down muscle development and harm mitochondria, which are the energy factories inside our cells. Interestingly, the effects aren't equal between genders.

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