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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Why F1 2025 Might Be a Race Like No Other

Martin Brundle thinks F1 2025 could be one of the best seasons ever. Max Verstappen just won his fourth World Championship, but it wasn't easy. Teams like McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes are catching up, making the races closer and more exciting. Brundle believes the cars are getting more similar, an

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Jan 01 2025SCIENCE

Why Do Emotions Matter When We Decide?

Have you ever wondered why some people just don't seem to listen to facts, even when they're trying to persuade you? Well, it's all about how our emotions and thoughts work together. Let's take the example of people deciding whether to buy electric cars. Researchers found out that when people see em

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Meet Hildegard Struppek: Golf Pro Jhonattan Vegas' Wife

Golf superstar Jhonattan Vegas recently made a big comeback. He won the 3M Open after a long break due to injuries. But who's behind the scenes, supporting him all the way? Meet Hildegard Struppek, Vegas' wife. They've been together since 2013 and have two kids, Louis and Sharlene. Hildegard isn't

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

The Wrinkled Chili Pepper Mystery: Uncovering Genes That Shape Fruit Surfaces

Ever wondered why some chili peppers have smooth surfaces while others are wrinkled? Scientists have been trying to figure this out too, especially for the Japanese pepper 'Shishito', which has a wrinkled surface. They knew it wasn't just one gene but a mix of many, so they studied the offspring of

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Trace Elements and Autism: A Closer Look

Did you know that certain trace elements in our body might play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? A study in China found that kids with ASD had different levels of manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and selenium (Se) compared to typically developing kids. The kids with ASD had lower zin

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Dec 27 2024SPORTS

Handball Injuries: Why Fatigue Matters

Ever noticed how handball players often get injured towards the end of a match? Well, fatigue might be the culprit. When you're tired, your body's awareness of its position and movement, known as proprioception, can drop. This makes it harder to control your limbs properly, heightening the risk of i

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Dec 27 2024BUSINESS

Boston's 2024: Oddball Events and Strange Sights

Boston’s business scene in 2024 was a mix of memorable moments, from peculiar advertising campaigns to unexpected art installations. Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll dressed as DunQueens for a St. Patrick’s Day event, and the Pats missed out on the Super Bowl, but Boston still sent a

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

How Water Stress Affects Pepper Plant Growth

Scientists wanted to understand how water shortages impact pepper plant growth. They ran experiments with different water levels (ranging from 45 to 85%) and exposure times (2 to 8 days). They tracked how quickly plants developed, how much they were affected by light and heat (TEP), and the total gr

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Tiny Copper-Gold Nanodots: A New Hope in Cancer Treatment

Have you ever thought about how tiny particles could help fight cancer? Meet gold-infused copper nanodots, also known as Au-doped Cu1. 92S nanodots. These tiny powerhouses have a unique ability to absorb laser light and convert it into heat, which can kill cancer cells. But that's not all! They also

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Dec 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming CO2: Cu's Role in Bimetallic Catalysts

Ever wondered how we can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into something useful, like fuel? This is where copper (Cu) comes in. As a unique element in the periodic table, Cu can convert CO2 into valuable products such as ethylene (C2H4) and ethanol (C2H5OH). But Cu isn't perfect—it has low activity and poo

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