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Dec 13 2024WEATHER

Cold Front Pushes Chilly Weather into Capital Region Temporarily

A cold front that ended yesterday's rainfall is bringing cooler and drier air to the region today. This chill won't stick around very long, as warmer temperatures and rain chances are expected by the weekend. Today and tonight, some clouds might be around at sunrise, but windy conditions from the n

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

How Neuroscientists Decode a Fly's Brain

Imagine decoding the complex wiring of a tiny fly's brain. That's what neuroscientists are attempting with the innovative FlyCircuit method. The idea is straightforward: neurons that look alike are likely responsible for similar tasks. Scientists start by grouping these similar neurons into smaller

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Using Tech to Handle Multiple Chronic Diseases: A Review

Chronic diseases are no joke. About a third of adults are dealing with more than one. To make handling these diseases easier, digital health tools are being used. But, the use of these tools isn't as widespread as you'd think. It's puzzling why these innovations aren't catching on faster. What's mor

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Hidden Shifts: A New Way to Study Temperature and Mortality

Studying how temperature affects mortality rates is crucial in environmental health research. Traditional methods often rely on precise models, but these models can't capture all the complexities involved. This study introduces a new, flexible approach that doesn't just look for simple patterns but

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Dec 13 2024CRIME

Catch Some Music for a Cause: Jesse Aron's Elvis Tribute Show

Hey there! Did you know that Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers is putting on a cool benefit concert? This isn't just any show, but a tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, performed by the amazing Jesse Aron. Jesse is no stranger to the spotlight – he's a two-time World Champion tribute

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Keeping Rehab Pros: Ideas from Canada's Quebec

In many parts of the world, good health workers are hard to find. This problem is even bigger in fields like occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (S-LP). Many professionals leave or switch jobs, causing trouble for health systems. So, researchers in Quebec,

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Chat Up: How Patients Talk About Cannabis Online

Ever wondered how people discuss cannabis use with their doctors online? Patient portals, those secure messaging platforms connected to your health records, offer a space for patients to chat about their health habits. But how often do cannabis conversations happen there? Not much is known about thi

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Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

Plants' Breathing Holes: How They Adapt to a Changing Climate

Imagine tiny pores on plant leaves, known as stomata, working hard all day. They're not just there for show; they help plants breathe and prevent them from getting too hot. But what happens when the climate changes? That's what scientists are trying to figure out. In a changing environment, these s

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Dec 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drones Over New Jersey: A Mystery Unfolds

Imagine if you saw something flying in the sky that you just couldn't explain. That's exactly what people in New Jersey have been experiencing lately. It all began on November 18, with frequent drone sightings in Morris County. But these aren't ordinary drones—some are as big as 6 feet wide! Althoug

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Kingston Nixes Pricey Biogas Plant Plan

You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but

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