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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Sweeps Through South: Schools Close

The South is experiencing a historic winter storm, leading to extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions. Many schools have shut down due to the weather. Florida and Georgia are some of the states affected, with school closures across multiple counties. In Texas, cities like Houston and Dallas hav

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Jan 23 2025RELIGION

Religious Talk: How Quebec's Rules Affect Syrian Refugees

Imagine you're a Syrian refugee who's just arrived in Canada with your kids. How often you talk about religion with them might depend on where you settle. A recent study looked at Syrian refugees in Quebec and other provinces. The big difference? Quebec has strict rules about public religious expres

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Hands-On Innovation: A Flexible, Wearable Sensor That Boosts Human Touch

You know those virtual reality gloves that make you feel like you're holding an object? Well, imagine a wearable device that's designed to directly interact with your nerves by mimicking touch. Researchers have created a clever little platform that uses advanced manufacturing techniques to combine c

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

How Schools' Design Affects Kids' Health: A Global Research Snapshot

Ever wondered how the design of schools can influence kids' health? Researchers have been digging into this topic for decades, and it's becoming a hot area of study. But, until now, there hasn't been a clear overview of what's been discovered. So, a recent study used a special method called scientom

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Why Do Foundations Favor Local Science Research?

Ever wondered where the billions in charity money for science research go? A study by data scientists found that a huge chunk of this money, about $30 billion annually, is directed to local institutions. This is like giving candies to the kid next door while the global playground needs a makeover. T

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Combining Compression and Exercise to Beat Chemo's Nerve Numbness

Ever wondered if squeezing and moving could help beat the nerve pain from breast cancer chemo? Researchers did, and they found out something interesting. They gathered people who had numbness in their hands and feet from chemo, and split them into two groups. One group tried combining squeezing (com

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

HIV and Sugar Metabolism: What's the Deal in China?

You might be wondering, what's the link between HIV and how our bodies handle sugar? A recent study in China aimed to clear up some confusion. This wasn't just any study; it involved multiple healthcare centers and compared HIV-positive folks on antiviral therapy with healthy people. The big questio

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Jeep and Ram's U. S. Future: Stellantis' New Plans Unveiled

During a visit to Washington, D. C. , just before President Donald Trump's inauguration, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann revealed the company's fresh plans for the U. S. These include creating 1, 500 new jobs and reopening a plant in Illinois to manufacture a new midsize pickup truck by 2027. Additi

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Jan 22 2025WEATHER

Snow in the South: Historic Storm Causes Chaos

A massive winter storm swept through the southern United States, dumping record-breaking snow in places like Florida and Louisiana. This is unusual for the region, which isn't used to such harsh winter weather. The storm led to road closures, flight cancellations, and even deaths. New Orleans got 8

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rebuilding After Fires: How California Can Do It Better This Time

California is no stranger to wildfires, and now, after recent blazes, the state is looking at rebuilding. But should they just go back to the way things were? Experts say no way! They suggest rethinking how and where we build. Instead of cramming houses together on fire-prone hillsides, spread them

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