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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

Science Meets Culture: How Puerto Rico is Changing the Game in Neuroscience

Puerto Rico is doing something cool with neuroscience. It's not just about labs and textbooks. They're mixing science with their rich culture. This makes learning fun and relatable. The island's history and traditions play a big role. Things like family, music, and food are part of the equation. Thi

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

Small Brain Guardians Might Hold Key to Taming Epilepsy

In the intricate world of the brain, tiny immune system proteins named C1q and C3 are stirring up trouble. Normally, these proteins are the brain's protectors. However, in epilepsy, they turn against the brain. They disrupt the brain's connections, leading to excessive brain activity and seizures.

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Oct 21 2025WEATHER

Maryland's Weather: A Quick Warm-Up Before the Rain

Maryland is in for a brief warm spell before a cold front moves in. After a chilly morning, temperatures will rise to the low 70s. This warm-up is short-lived, though. A few showers might pop up on Tuesday evening, but don't expect much rain. Winds will pick up, but rainfall will be light, less than

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Oct 21 2025WEATHER

Tuesday's Weather: A Break from the Rain

After a stormy Monday, Massachusetts is in for a change. The weather forecast for Tuesday looks promising, with mostly sunny skies and milder temperatures. This shift is due to drier air moving into the region, according to weather experts. Expect highs in the low to mid-60s across the state. Winds

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Why Sleeping on Your Right Side Might Be Good for Your Brain

The brain has its own cleaning crew that works hard while we sleep. This crew, called the glymphatic system, clears out harmful waste from the brain. Scientists have found that how you sleep can make this cleaning process more effective. Sleeping on your right side seems to be the best position for

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Global Tensions: A New Era of Uncertainty

The world is in a precarious state, not seen since the end of World War Two. This is the stark warning from a top Russian intelligence official. Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR, shared this view, highlighting the intense competition among global powers. Naryshkin pointed out that the world i

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

A New Mpox Threat Emerges in California

Mpox, a virus known for causing flu-like symptoms and painful sores, has a new, more severe strain spreading in California. This strain, called Clade 1, has been found in three people who hadn't traveled outside the U. S. It's the first time this strain has spread locally in the country. Clade 1 is

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Oct 21 2025BUSINESS

Canada Steps Up to Ease Trade Tensions with U. S. and China

Canada is taking action to ease the strain on its economy by offering relief on certain steel and aluminum products from the U. S. and China. This move comes as a response to the ongoing trade war that has been hurting Canadian businesses. The government has been in talks with both the U. S. and Ch

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

A Glimpse of Hope: Restoring Vision with Tiny Tech

A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasse

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Oct 20 2025WEATHER

Boston's Weather: Rainy Start, Cool Finish

Boston is gearing up for a week of changing weather. The first half will be wet, while the second half will bring cooler temperatures and sunny skies. The week kicks off with rain on Monday. A cold front is moving in, bringing showers and possible thunderstorms. The rain might make morning travel t

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