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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Protecting Elderly with Intellectual Disabilities: A New Approach

Older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are especially vulnerable to maltreatment. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions out there to address this problem. This study focuses on creating a new, research-based plan to lower these risks. As people age, those with intellectu

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Jan 17 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Markets Rally Ahead of Trump's Inauguration, Small-Cap Coins Shine

Cryptocurrencies surged Thursday, with investors flocking to smaller, higher-risk coins in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. XRP and litecoin led the charge, with gains of 11% and 20% respectively, as per Coin Metrics. The CoinDesk 20 index, a broad market benchmark, rose

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Measuring the Fitness of Football Referees: A New Yo-Yo Test Equation

Football referees need to keep up with the fast-paced game to enforce rules fairly. A key part of their job is staying fit, especially during matches and the whole season. The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test-Level 1 (Yo-Yo-1) is commonly used to estimate how much oxygen athletes can use maximally (

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Music and Exercise: How Your Favorite Tunes Affect Workouts

Ever noticed how your favorite song can make a tough workout seem easier? It turns out, science agrees with that feeling. A recent study dug into how listening to our preferred music (PM) during exercise impacts adult recreational athletes. They found that PM can make the workouts more satisfying an

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

How Marine Life Copes with Heat Waves in the Intertidal Zone

Climate change is bringing more heat waves to both land and sea. While many habitats are affected, the intertidal zone is unique because it experiences both atmospheric and marine heat waves. But how do creatures living in this zone handle these extreme temperatures? First, let's look at what cause

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Meet David Ford: The 22-Year-Old Golf Star Making Waves

You might recognize David Ford's name from his impressive performances in amateur golf tournaments. Born in Georgia, this 22-year-old has been making a splash in the golf world, even though he's still in college at the University of North Carolina. David's love for golf runs in the family; his fathe

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Thyroid Hormones and Fatty Liver: A New Hope for Treatment.

Imagine you're dealing with a fatty liver, a condition linked to low thyroid hormone levels. Scientists are exploring new molecules, called thyromimetics, that mimic thyroid hormones. One of these, Resmetirom, is already approved to treat certain liver diseases. The idea is that these molecules coul

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Hits Pause on News Alerts After Mistakes

Apple has decided to temporarily stop using AI to summarize news alerts. This comes after some false information was sent out, causing confusion. For instance, a BBC article was misunderstood, leading people to believe something that wasn't true. The tech giant is now working on making these summari

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Young Lovers Hit the Road as Earth's End Nears

Imagine this: the world is about to end, and all you want to do is take one last road trip. That’s the premise of “When I’m Ready, ” a unique romantic thriller set to hit theaters this February. The film follows Rose and Michael, a young couple who decide to make the most of the world's final days b

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

The Battle Against Cell Culture Contaminants: Kicking Out Mycoplasma

You might be familiar with the tiny, tricky organisms called mycoplasmas. These guys can sneak into cell cultures and cause big problems. Researchers often face up to 35% contamination in their cell lines. Cleaning up these cultures with antibiotics is usually a breeze, except when it comes to bacte

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