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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't All Masks Equally Effective?

Ever noticed how some masks seem to stop germs better than others? Scientists test masks with teeny-tiny salt particles that work like viruses and bacteria. But here's a curious thing: not all masks block germs the same way. Adding more layers or using different materials doesn't guarantee you'll ge

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Mastering Brain Surgery: A Hands-on Training Model with Calf Brains

Neurosurgery trainees need to become experts in a delicate task called subpial corticectomy. This involves removing a brain lesion without damaging nearby healthy tissue. To help trainees practice, a new model was created using calf brains. The model allows for continuous tracking of surgical instru

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Networking: A Better Way to Find Jobs

Imagine you're job hunting. You might think sending out lots of resumes is the key. But hold on! Researchers from Harvard say that's not how successful job seekers do it. They found that talking to people in the field, or networking, is what really helps you find the right job. This isn't just about

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

La Grange Officials Ponder Downtown Coworking Plan

La Grange officials recently expressed their doubts about a proposal to bring coworking space and a small restaurant to downtown. The village wants to keep downtown vibrant with restaurants and shops, hoping to boost sales tax income. Brick & Mortar, which runs coworking spaces in other suburbs, wan

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Career Efficacy: How Self-Belief Affects Students' Engagement

Educators Liu and their team are revising the order of their names in their upcoming paper, "Walking with Dreams, " set to appear in the journal Behavioral Sciences. They're doing this for two clear reasons. Firstly, they want to give proper credit to the varying contributions each team member made.

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Nicolás Maduro's Stand: Why Strategies Fail

First, let's talk about the strategies used against Nicolás Maduro's regime. They've tried to stop him with punitive economic sanctions, but that didn't work. Then, the Biden administration lightened some of those sanctions, hoping Maduro would behave better, but no luck there either. Last year's el

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

Hitchhiking Dangers: A Closer Look at Sexual Homicides

Hitchhiking is often depicted as dangerous, especially when it comes to sexual homicides. But have you ever wondered why? Researchers have just started to dig into this topic, comparing hitchhiking victims with those involved in sex work. The results? Offenders see hitchhikers as easy targets for ab

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Forecasting Loss in LTC Residents: A New Approach to Care Planning

Living in a long-term care (LTC) home means heavy reliance on others for daily tasks due to physical and mental challenges. What's tricky is that medical treatment isn't always what residents want. It can make them uncomfortable with little benefit. This is where predictive models can help LTC provi

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

Supporting Loved Ones: Connor McCaffery's Mental Health Message After Clark's Stalking

For Caitlin Clark, life is tough. The 22-year-old WNBA Rookie of the Year has faced many challenges. The recent arrest of a Texas man for stalking her highlights the importance of mental health, a topic Clark has long supported. Just one day later, her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, was echoing this m

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

Rams' Defense Shines in Arizona Amid LA Wildfires

Imagine this: Los Angeles was in trouble. Wildfires were raging, and the city needed a moment to cheer. The Rams football team stepped in to provide just that. They had to leave home to play their playoff game due to the fires, so they headed to Arizona. The defense was the star of the show, tying a

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