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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

What's Eating Our Students? A Look at University Food Choices

University students often have poor eating habits. This can lead to serious health problems. Many students eat too much junk food. They also don't get enough nutrients. This can cause hidden obesity. It can also lead to metabolic risks. Research shows that students' lifestyles affect their health.

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Nov 06 2025SPORTS

Baker Mayfield: Ready to Roll Despite the Bumps

Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, showed up to practice on Wednesday, looking like his old self. After dealing with knee and oblique injuries for weeks, he said the break helped him feel better. He mentioned that resting and not taking hits helped a lot. The Bucs had a w

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Nov 04 2025SCIENCE

How Rice Handles Cadmium: The Phosphorus Puzzle

Rice plants face a tough challenge when dealing with cadmium, a harmful metal. Phosphorus, a key nutrient, plays a big role in how rice plants manage cadmium. Scientists wanted to understand how different amounts of phosphorus affect cadmium in rice. In an experiment, they grew rice in water with d

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Oct 30 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Iron Oxides for Better Rice Crops

Rice is a staple food for many people around the world. But growing it needs a lot of nitrogen. Usually, farmers add nitrogen fertilizer to the soil. But what if there's a better way? A recent study found that iron oxides, which are common in soil, can help certain bacteria fix nitrogen naturally.

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Tech Boosts Baker Hughes' Future, But Oil Investments Lag

Baker Hughes is banking on artificial intelligence to drive its future growth. The company is so confident in this tech that it expects to hit $1. 5 billion in data center orders sooner than planned. This is a big deal because it shows how much demand there is for data center power. But it's not al

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Young Adults, Risky Choices, and the Role of Faith and Family

University students often engage in risky behaviors. These can include using drugs, eating poorly, not exercising, and even violence. These actions can seriously harm their health. In Iran, not much research has been done on this topic. A recent study focused on students in Khuzestan Province. It lo

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Aug 26 2025SPORTS

Baker Mayfield: A Rising Star in the NFL

Baker Mayfield is making waves in the NFL, and it's time to take notice. He's been playing some of his best football yet, but not everyone is talking about it. Mayfield's fiery personality is well-known, but his performance on the field has been nothing short of impressive since taking over for Tom

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Helping Students Before They Reach a Breaking Point

University students are facing a serious issue: suicide. This is especially true in countries that aren't as wealthy. Schools are a place where students can get help, but they also have their own set of problems. Many students struggle with stress, feeling alone, and not belonging. These feelings c

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Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

How City Soil Shapes Rice's Tiny Friends

Rice plants have tiny helpers called microbiomes that live on their leaves and roots. These helpers can make rice stronger against stress from pests and weather. Most studies look at rice growing in farm or wild soils. But what about rice growing in city soils? That's a big question as cities keep g

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Jun 12 2025SPORTS

Mindset Matters: How Beliefs Fuel Drive in University Athletes

University athletes often face intense pressure to perform. Their mindset can greatly impact how they handle this pressure. A recent look into this topic focused on how a belief in personal growth affects their drive to compete. It also examined how stress and personal needs play into this dynamic.

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