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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Progressive Prosecutors: What Went Wrong?

You might have heard that some cities have been seeing more crime lately. Some people blame progressive prosecutors for this. These prosecutors often don't require cash bail, lower charges, and give shorter sentences. They also might not prosecute two out of three people arrested. But some people sa

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Dec 12 2024EDUCATION

Sparks Fly: A New Fieldhouse Coming to Oak Lawn High School!

Get ready for big changes at Oak Lawn Community High School! A $40 million fieldhouse is on its way, set to be built by 2025. This massive project will gather all the school's sports, fitness, and community programs under one roof. The fieldhouse will include multiple gymnasiums, a pool, locker room

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Digital Health Companies: Scaling Up in a Regulated World

Digital health technologies (DHTs) have surged over the last decade, boosted by advancements like electronic health records and the COVID-19 pandemic. More funding and regulatory backing have also fueled this growth. Yet, many DHT companies hit roadblocks when trying to expand. For instance, Pear Th

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Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

RNA's Purine Puzzle in Crowded Cell Spaces

Have you ever wondered why some noncoding RNA (ncRNA) molecules like to hang out together, forming tiny structures called condensates? Scientists have a hunch that it might have something to do with the types of building blocks, called nucleobases, that make up the RNA. There are two main groups of

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Kingston Nixes Pricey Biogas Plant Plan

You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but

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Dec 11 2024HEALTH

EyeGPT: Revolutionizing Eye Care and Medical Education

Imagine getting instant answers to your eye-related questions or learning about ophthalmology from a smart, digital assistant. That's the idea behind EyeGPT, a new large language model designed specifically for eye health. This innovative tool aims to streamline clinical processes and boost medical

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Boosting Vet Education in Cambodia: The Impact of Online Tools

Teaching veterinary students in countries with limited resources can be tough. In Cambodia, the Royal University of Agriculture faced challenges in covering the 11 essential skills outlined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). To tackle this, universities from the U. S. and New Zealan

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Online Opinions: How College Students' Minds Are Shaped

The Internet's rapid growth has brought online public opinion to the forefront, significantly affecting college students. These students, at a pivotal stage of their psychological growth, are particularly susceptible to online information. Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for opi

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Dec 11 2024SCIENCE

Space Twins: Creating Eclipses on Command

Imagine being able to create your own solar eclipse, whenever you want. That's what scientists are hoping to do with two satellites launched by the European Space Agency. These spacecraft, part of the Proba-3 mission, are designed to work together in perfect harmony, like a well-choreographed dance.

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Dec 11 2024HEALTH

Video Games and Teen Brains: Unraveling the Reward Connection

Video games are a big deal for teens these days. But, did you know that playing too much can mess with how their brains deal with rewards? A recent study took a close look at this. They wanted to find out if there's a link between how teens' brains process rewards and whether they get hooked on gami

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