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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

Our changing diets: What we eat now vs. what our ancestors ate

Long before supermarkets or food pyramids existed, our great-great-great grandparents survived on whatever they could scavenge, hunt, or forage. Some groups in East Africa over three million years ago used sharp rocks to slice meat from bones, proving they weren’t just picking at leftovers—they were

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

What really matters when hospital stays drag on?

Long hospital stays shake up a person’s daily life in ways that go beyond medicine. Patients often find themselves cut off from familiar routines, including spiritual habits that usually bring comfort. While doctors focus on physical recovery, many patients quietly wrestle with deeper questions abou

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

What colleges really need to focus on

Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek and Futurama fans might love this show

Long before streaming existed, sci-fi was split into two camps. One side dreamed of hopeful futures like Star Trek, where people solved problems together under the stars. The other side laughed at those same dreams through shows like Futurama, which pointed out how silly it was to believe humans wou

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

The Classroom Crisis: Why Lectures Are Losing Their Spark

College students spend most of their week in lecture halls, yet they rarely listen. Their eyes drift to screens where they check messages or play quick games while the professor talks. Only when a new slide pops up do they try to write something down, hoping it will help later. Professors o

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Fresh grads face a tough job hunt and financial juggling

College graduates are stepping into a job market that feels more like a maze than a clear path. Experts warn that this group may hit the highest unemployment numbers seen in recent years, partly because new technologies are taking over many simple entry‑level roles. In the last quarter of 2025, the

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Skills Behind Ancient Stone Carvings

Long before smartphones and museums, early humans crafted art directly into stone walls. But something puzzles researchers: How did they do it? And what can their techniques tell us about their minds? A new study tested different ways of carving limestone, a common material in prehistoric times. Th

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Stigma on College Reddit: How Gender, Race and Jobs Mix to Hurt Students

College students on the internet often talk about feeling judged or left out. Researchers looked at more than 300, 000 posts from a popular college forum to see how different kinds of stigma show up. They used a special computer program that can read the tone of a post and spot words that hint at pr

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Mar 28 2026EDUCATION

Paper’s Unexpected Beginnings: More Than Just History Lessons

Long before paper took over classrooms and offices, it started as simple packing material. Ancient China’s early paper-making experiments had humble uses—wrapping fragile items or cushioning goods during transport. It wasn’t until later that people saw its potential for something bigger. But writin

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Jersey City Takes Action Against Unlicensed Smoke Shops

City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f

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