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Apr 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Business of Belonging: LGBTQ+ Themes in Gaming

In the world of online gaming, there is a trend of incorporating LGBTQ+ themes. This is seen in games like The Elder Scrolls Online and Dead by Daylight. These games use LGBTQ+ elements to boost sales through extra purchases. This is often called homocapitalism. It is the idea of using LGBTQ+ themes

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

What Makes a Leader Real in Today's India?

In India's current political climate, leadership is often seen through the lens of development and social identity. This is not just about building infrastructure or economic growth. It is also about how leaders shape and reflect the cultural and social values of the majority. This is where the idea

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Apr 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Synapses: How UNC-13 Controls Brain Signals

The brain is a complex network of cells that communicate with each other. These cells, called neurons, send messages through tiny structures called synapses. Inside these synapses, there's a protein called UNC-13. This protein plays a big role in how neurons talk to each other. It helps control the

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Apr 11 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles of Ballet Dancers

Ballet is often seen as a beautiful and graceful art form. But behind the scenes, dancers face many challenges. These challenges can lead to serious mental and physical health issues. A study looked into the lives of dancers at different stages of their careers. It found that many dancers struggle w

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

A Student's Voice Silenced

The US government is trying to kick out a student who spoke up about a controversial topic. Mahmoud Khalil is a graduate student at Columbia University. He was vocal about Israel's actions towards Palestinians and the Gaza war. The government wants to send him away because of his beliefs. The gover

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Apr 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Computing's New Trick: Sorting Handwritten Numbers

Quantum computing is making waves in the world of image recognition. A new approach uses a special type of quantum neural network to tackle a classic problem: sorting handwritten digits from the MNIST dataset. This isn't your average neural network. It's a modularized quantum neural network, or m

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Apr 10 2025EDUCATION

Young Entrepreneur's College Rejections Spark Debate

Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old tech prodigy, has a story that's both inspiring and puzzling. He's the founder of a startup that made $30 million in its first year, and he has a perfect 4. 0 GPA. Yet, he was rejected by 15 out of the 18 colleges he applied to. This includes some of the most prestigiou

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

Statins: Beyond Lowering Cholesterol

Statins are famous for their role in lowering cholesterol. They have been a game-changer in reducing deaths from heart disease. This is mostly because they lower the bad cholesterol in the blood. But statins do more than just that. They also improve how blood vessels work. They cut down on inflammat

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: A Model or a Mess?

A health leader recently declared that his handling of a measles outbreak in west Texas should serve as an example for the world. This bold claim came after he attended the funeral of the third person to die from measles in the area. However, this statement has sparked controversy among health exper

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Apr 09 2025CRIME

A Scientist's Journey Ends Tragically in Colombia

In Colombia, a grim discovery has shaken the small city of Santa Marta. A suitcase containing the dismembered remains of a man was found on the outskirts of the city. The victim was Alessandro Coatti, a 45-year-old Italian biologist. He was known for his work in the UK and his passion for science. C

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