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May 24 2026SCIENCE

How birth size differences affect twins’ learning later in life

Research shows that how big a baby is at birth—especially weight and head size—can hint at how well they’ll do in school later. Scientists wanted to know if these clues actually mean anything, or if they’re just random. By studying twins, they could compare siblings who share the same genes and ofte

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Spot to See a Rare Flower and Walk Among Rocks

A hidden gem in Franklin County just opened its doors to the public. Bald Knob Natural Area Preserve now welcomes visitors to explore a one-of-a-kind landscape filled with exposed rocks and a special flower found nowhere else in the world. The rocky terrain isn’t just for looks—it’s a rare habitat t

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

New Lab-Grown Chicks Spark Debate on Bringing Back Extinct Birds

A biotech team recently announced they hatched live chicks using a 3D-printed shell instead of a natural one. The experiment used fertilized eggs placed into this artificial structure, which was designed to control oxygen flow like a real eggshell. While this sounds impressive, critics argue it’s ju

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May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Roy Rogers’ legacy rolls into town with a free museum event

On June 20, the Polo Historical Museum at 113 N. Franklin Ave. opens its doors for a special afternoon dedicated to Roy Rogers, the singing cowboy who shaped Western entertainment for decades. Instead of just another small-town exhibit, this event mixes history with hands-on stories, letting visitor

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Understanding How Brain Waves Travel Through the Body

The brain sends out tiny electrical signals that travel through different body parts before reaching the skin’s surface. These signals don’t move in a straight line—they get mixed up, slowed down, or even hidden by muscles, fat, and other tissues. That’s why tools like EEG headsets or EMG armbands d

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How long do OLED phone screens really last?

OLED screens now last far longer than they used to. Early panels barely made it past 4 years of non-stop use. Today’s OLED phones are built for around 11 years if you never turn the screen off. That sounds impressive, but real-world use is never non-stop. Your phone spends time in your pocket, in be

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May 24 2026BUSINESS

Gainesville’s new rail link and Savannah’s community grants: How local moves serve bigger goals

A new rail service connecting Savannah’s port to an inland hub near Atlanta just opened in May, giving shippers a shorter and cheaper way to move goods than long-haul trucking. Instead of sending trucks on 600-mile round trips, trains now carry containers between the two cities daily. The switch is

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Fast food chains and the quiet tech revolution they don't talk about

Fast food restaurants used to run on grease and gumption. In the early 2000s, most menus lived on paper, orders came through speakers, and loyal customers got plastic cards that looked like hotel keys. One chain, though, noticed something most others ignored: every customer swipe, tap, or call was a

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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Road Safety Reboot: New Tech to Stop Wrong‑Way Drivers

The Massachusetts Senate recently approved a plan that will boost the state’s wrong‑way detection system, after a fatal crash involving a state trooper. The incident happened early on May 6 when Trooper Kevin Trainor, who had just finished a shift, responded to a call about a Jeep driving south i

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