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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Growing Up with Brittle Bones: How Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patients Transition to Adult Care

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), often called "brittle bone disease, " is a rare genetic condition that makes bones very fragile. It's caused by a problem with a type of collagen, which affects different tissues in the body. Because OI impacts many body systems, people with it need care from many docto

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Nov 12 2024SCIENCE

Missing Monkeys: Rescue Efforts Continue in South Carolina

Imagine 43 young Rhesus macaques out for a wild adventure in South Carolina! These little escapees, weighing only 6 to 7 pounds each, got a taste of freedom last Wednesday when a caretaker forgot to lock two doors at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The research lab is about 60

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Victims' Services in South Carolina Get a Big Money Boost

Imagine this: Victims of crime in South Carolina are getting some serious help, thanks to a whopping $26 million in grant money. This cash is coming from state and federal funds, and it's going to organizations that really make a difference. One of these groups is Pathways to Healing, a rape crisis

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Monkey Business in South Carolina: 24 Out of 43 Monkeys Recaptured

Imagine this: 43 monkeys on the loose in South Carolina! It all started when a worker at Alpha Genesis in Beaufort County left a door open during feeding time. Oops! The Yemassee Police Department quickly teamed up with the facility to catch the escapees. By Sunday, 24 of the Rhesus macaques were sa

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Nov 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Monkey on the Loose: One Recaptured, Others Still Free

Get this, folks! One of the 43 monkeys that slipped away from a research facility in South Carolina has been safely found. The Yemassee Police Department shared the good news on Saturday, saying the primate was spotted around noon. Isn't that a relief? But hold on, because there's more to the story

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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Uncovering the Power of Data: A Multidisciplinary Adventure

Are you curious about how companies like Walmart and Google make crucial decisions? The secret ingredient is often data science—a fascinating field where data meets science to create something amazing. Think of it as the scientists at CERN using data to make predictions and share results. But what e

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Fifty Monkeys on the Run in South Carolina

Imagine this: a research facility dedicated to studying monkeys, and suddenly, a group of about 50 monkeys from Alpha Genesis in Yemassee, South Carolina, makes a great escape! This isn't a scene from a movie; it really happened last Wednesday night. The facility, called Alpha Genesis, works with mo

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Data Science: A New Perspective

Data science has become a buzzword in both the scientific and business worlds. Big names like CERN, Google, and Walmart rely on data to make predictions and stay competitive. But what is data science really about? It's a combination of different fields like statistics, computer science, and business

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

North Carolina 2024: Voting, Results, and How to Keep Up

The 2024 General Election in North Carolina is coming up, and voters need to know what to expect. Polls will close at 7:30 PM, and anyone still in line by then can cast their vote. But how can you keep tabs on the results as they come in? There are several ways to stay informed. An interactive map

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why North Carolina Voted for Stein Over Robinson

In North Carolina, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson lost the governor's race to Democrat Josh Stein. This isn't surprising when you look at Robinson's history. Before the race, CNN reported that he made some shocking comments on a porn website years ago. He allegedly called himself a "black NAZI" a

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