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Dec 04 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Rats' Baby Bump: How PBDEs Affect Thyroid Hormones in Pregnancy

Every day, we're exposed to chemicals called PBDEs. Though we try to stop using them, they still sneak into our bodies and even into our babies when they're still inside the womb. Scientists studied pregnant rats to see how PBDEs enter the placenta which connects mom and baby. They divided the rats

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Dec 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Missing Boat Crew: Search Underway in Alaska's Icy Waters

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a distress call was sent out from a fishing boat off the coast of southeastern Alaska. The 50-foot vessel, known as the Wind Walker, reportedly capsized in rough seas. Five people were believed to be on board, but this number isn't confirmed. The US Coast Guard

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Dec 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Science Meets Farming: Studying Sheep Gas to Fight Climate Change

Imagine big metal boxes, like walk-in refrigerators, in Colombia. These are no ordinary boxes; they're chambers designed to measure something unusual: sheep burps and farts. Why? To understand and reduce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Methane is a big deal. It's responsible for a significant c

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Dec 02 2024EDUCATION

Newton's Mixed Classrooms: A Lesson in Inequity

Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work

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Dec 02 2024CRIME

Indianapolis Police Trial: Mental Health Crisis Ends in Tragedy

On Monday, two Indianapolis cops will stand trial for the death of a 39-year-old Black man during a mental health crisis. The officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, were indicted in April 2023 for their role in the incident. They face multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and batter

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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

Blockchain Goes Green: Exploring Eco-Friendly Changes

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way we handle transactions and data. It's like a digital ledger spread across many computers, making it secure and transparent. But some blockchains, like Bitcoin, use a lot of energy, which is a big concern for the environment. Bitcoin alone uses about 1

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Dec 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Unexpected Outcomes on Yellowstone: A Cowboy's Death and a Shady Conversation

Yellowstone's recent episode was a rollercoaster. Sad news first: a beloved cowboy, Colby, met his end after trying to save a boy trapped with a moody horse. The horse kicked him, and that was that. It all started with a sweet phone call to his girlfriend, Teeter. He said he loved her. Not long afte

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Nov 30 2024SPORTS

Who's In, Who's Out: The 49ers' Injury Update

The 49ers are gearing up for their game against the Buffalo Bills, but they'll be missing some key players. Let's take a look at who's out and who's questionable. Defensive end Nick Bosa is on the sidelines with a hip and oblique injury. He last played against Seattle and has been rehabbing ever si

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Nov 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Canada's Competition Watchdog vs. Google's Ad Dominance

Last week, the Canadian competition regulator delivered a strong message to Google, accusing the tech giant of using its size to push competitors out of the online advertising market. This isn't the first time Google has faced such allegations; similar issues are being discussed in the U. S. The reg

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Nov 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New Twist in Missile Technology: China's Hybrid Boron Ramjet

Imagine an engine that can blast through the skies and then continue its journey underwater. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, researchers in China have made it a reality with the world's first boron ramjet engine that works both in the air and underwater. This isn't

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