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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Music Training and Brain Skills: What Happens When You Learn an Instrument

Learning an instrument does more than help you play songs. Research shows it sharpens how the brain handles sights and sounds together. Musicians often spot mismatches between what they hear and see faster than non-musicians. This isn’t just about music—it affects how they read emotions and process

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Ginseng: A Natural Boost for Athletes?

Ginseng has long been a star in traditional medicine, and now athletes are eyeing it as a potential game-changer. This root isn’t just hype—it’s packed with compounds like ginsenosides and polysaccharides that could help with performance and recovery. But how does it actually work? For starters, gi

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Studying Brain Health in Latino Adults: A Big New Research Push

Scientists at two major universities just got $15. 8 million to study how Latino adults' brains change as they age. The money comes from the government’s top health research group. Two professors, one from each school, will lead the project. They want to follow about 1, 800 Latino adults for 12 year

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Apr 01 2026WEATHER

Rain Is Back: Easter Weather Gets a Surprise

Good morning to everyone in Columbia and the surrounding area! The big high‑pressure system over the Atlantic is still keeping a warm, moist air flow coming from the south. This means temperatures are feeling like spring and there is a chance of showers or even a small storm this afternoon, especial

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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Moon‑bound Mission: A 10‑Day Journey Around the Moon

The Artemis 2 flight will carry four astronauts on a ten‑day voyage that circles the Moon, marking the first human flyby since 1972. They travel in NASA’s Orion capsule, which will perform a series of tests and observations while the crew stays mostly inside the ship. Launch day is all about speed.

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather: A Wet and Wavy Week Ahead

The transition from winter to summer in New England is proving slower than usual. Ocean temperatures stay near 40 degrees, which keeps the air from warming quickly and can bring sudden wind changes that push cooler air in. Over the past week, Boston has seen six rapid temperature shifts, moving f

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Cortland Faces Tiny Floods: What You Need to Know

In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s Global Push: Turning War Lessons into Diplomatic Wins

Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Why brain scans need better diversity data to work for everyone

Brain scans like MRIs help doctors spot brain changes linked to diseases. But these scans may not work the same for everyone. Studies show brain measurements can differ widely across ethnic groups and income levels. Yet most brain research is done on a small slice of the population, mainly white and

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Mar 29 2026WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead: New Jersey to Heat Up Then Cool Down

New Jersey’s weather is set for a dramatic change. Starting Sunday, the temperature will rise from the upper 40s and 50s under bright skies. The air will feel less breezy than Saturday, making the day feel warmer. By Monday, clouds begin to creep in and a warm front is on its way. The day will be

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