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Nov 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Prime Video's New Crime Hit: ‘Cross’ is Here to Thrill

Prime Video just added a new show to their roster, and it’s making waves in the crime thriller genre. Called “Cross, ” this series is based on James Patterson’s best-selling novels. It follows a D. C. homicide detective named Alex Cross, who uses forensic psychology to catch killers. The entire firs

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

A Simple Way to Multiplex PCR with Wax Films

Have you ever wanted to test for multiple diseases or genetic conditions in one go? Scientists often use a technique called multiplex PCR to achieve this. But the equipment needed for this is complicated and tough to handle. A recent study introduced a clever way to make this process simpler using w

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Nov 17 2024SCIENCE

Unraveling Primate Faces: Smiles in the Macaca tonkeana

In the world of primates, facial expressions play a huge role in their social lives. One particular expression, called bared-teeth faces (BTFs), has been fascinating to scientists studying the Macaca tonkeana species of macaques. Researchers used a mix of advanced techniques to study these expressio

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's X Corp. Joins Alex Jones' Bankruptcy Case

Elon Musk's X Corp. , the firm that took over Twitter, has entered the bankruptcy case of Alex Jones and his Infowars platform. This comes after a Texas judge raised concerns about the transparency of the auction process. The new owners of The Onion and families of the Sandy Hook victims had been de

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Meet Alex Sarr: The French-Senegalese NBA Rookie

The Washington Wizards have big hopes for their new rookie, Alex Sarr. Picked second in this year's NBA Draft, Sarr is seen as a future cornerstone for the team. But his journey hasn't been without bumps. In the Summer League, he struggled, going 0 for 15 against the Trail Blazers. Fans quickly dubb

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Measuring Language Complexity: Do All Methods Point to the Same Thing?

Ever wondered how complex a language can be? Scientists have come up with eight different ways to measure this. Some of these methods need lots of special details from the language examples, while others don’t. These methods seem to agree on some things and disagree on others. When we look at them c

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

Spotlight: Satirical Site Takes Over Infowars

In a surprising twist, The Onion has snapped up Infowars, the controversial platform run by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. This purchase comes with the backing of families affected by the Sandy Hook tragedy and a deal with a gun control group. The Onion plans to use Infowars' assets for its own con

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

What's the Big Deal with Complexity in Math Learning?

Ever wondered why some people find learning math so tough? It's not just about the formulas or equations. It's about understanding how complex math really is. Scientists have spent time studying how complexities in math education are understood and taught. They look at it as a way of knowing (episte

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

How Polish Students Found New Ways to Play and Connect Online During COVID-19

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, students in Poland found themselves stuck at home, turning to computers for fun and connection. A study set out to uncover how these young people used electronics for entertainment during this tough time and what feelings it brought up. By conducting interviews and qu

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Math: A Complex Journey in Education

Have you ever stopped to wonder why some students find math easy, while others struggle? This is where complexity in math education research comes in. It's like trying to understand a big puzzle with many pieces. Some pieces might seem simple, but put them all together, and you've got a complex chal

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