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Nov 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Gold-Grabbing Sponges: A New Way to Clean Up E-Waste

Electronics are piling up, and so is the waste they create. This waste, known as e-waste, contains precious metals like gold that are often lost. Scientists have come up with a clever solution: a light, spongy material called aerogel. This material is made by combining two types of compounds and has

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Nov 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Cash Divides: Rich and Poor Nations at Odds

At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new draft deal proposed $250 billion annually for poorer nations to fight climate change. This amount, twice the previous goal, is seen as too low by developing countries who are hit hardest by extreme weather. The rich nations, however, argue it's the

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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

Brandon Allen Gets His Shot: A Chance to Shine

Injuries have been a part of the game for the 49ers this season, and this week is no different. With Brock Purdy's right shoulder still sore, he won't be playing in Sunday's game against the Packers. This opens the door for Brandon Allen, the backup quarterback, to step into the spotlight. Allen has

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Spotting Early AMD: Unlocking Retinal Data with OCT

Scientists have long known that optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans can reveal changes in the thickness of retinal layers linked to early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Traditionally, this involves cleaning up the data and then dividing it into segments. However, the unique speckle pat

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

How Our Brains Handle Future Fears

Scientists have discovered that people deal with imagined scary future events in two distinct ways. Using a unique technique to study brain activity, they found that one group of people experienced more anxiety and fewer brain connections while thinking about these events. On the other hand, another

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Nov 23 2024CRIME

Sports Stars Warned: Protect Your Homes from Sneaky Thieves!

Imagine you're rich and famous, like an NBA or NFL superstar. You might think your homes are safe, right? Wrong! The NBA has recently warned its players about some really skilled thieves. These aren't your average burglars; they're part of organized crime rings from South America. They use high-tech

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Nov 23 2024CRIME

Tragedy in Orangeburg: A Teenager's Life Lost in Shooting

On a sad day in November 2024, a violent shooting shook the community of Orangeburg. The awful incident cost the life of 14-year-old Zaquan Corbett Jr. and left another teenager hospitalized. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Wheeler and Nottingham Streets. When police arrived, they fou

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

How Childhood Trauma Shapes the Brain

Ever wondered how childhood trauma affects the brain, even in people who seem perfectly healthy? Researchers have started to look into this. They know that childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues, and the brain region that controls emotions and memories, called the limbic system, might be

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

Ready to Retire? Plan Ahead for Your Small Business

Thinking about retiring? If you own a small business, it's smart to start planning early. Mike Roach, who started Paloma Clothing in Portland, Oregon, knew he had to think about the future when he turned 74. His manager, Traci Burnes, had been crucial in navigating the pandemic, so he decided to off

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Sentence Hit Pause Button

In an unexpected turn, a New York judge has pushed back Donald Trump's sentencing. Why the sudden change? Trump was found guilty of 34 crimes linked to a "hush money" case before the 2016 election. His team isn't pleased and wants the case thrown out. They argue that if the judge agrees, a new trial

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