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Mar 14 2025SCIENCE

Vaping Rats: The New Way to Learn About Nicotine

Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Nicotine, the addictive substance in both cigarettes and vapes, is a major health concern. To understand how vaping affects the body, scientists have turned to an unusual ally: rats. In the past

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

How Edutainment is Changing the Game for Kids' Dental Health

Edutainment is a big deal in the world of kids' entertainment. It's a mix of education and entertainment. Since COVID-19, kids are spending more time on entertainment platforms. This could be a great chance to teach them about oral health. Researchers wanted to see if edutainment could help kid

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Need More Cash, But Is It Enough?

The NYC Department of Education is asking for a massive $41. 2 billion budget for the next year. This is a huge chunk of the entire city's budget. But school officials say it's not enough. They want hundreds of millions more. Why? They need to hire 4, 000 more teachers to meet a new class size law.

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Schizophrenia and Depression: A New Hope

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be tough to deal with, but it's not the only challenge people with schizophrenia face. Many of them also struggle with long-lasting depression. This isn't just about feeling sad; it's a de

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Teachers at College Park Middle School Get a Big Boost!

A big win for educators in Berkeley County! College Park Middle School just scored a massive grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. This isn't just any grant—it's the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant, and it's worth up to $199, 800. The grant is all about shaking up how teachers ge

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Mar 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spam Texts: How to Spot and Stop Them

Have you ever received a text message saying you owe money for tolls you never paid? Or maybe you've gotten a message saying you've won a gift card. These are common tricks used by scammers to steal your information or money. This is known as smishing, where scammers use text messages to trick peopl

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Can a Simple Test Predict Foot Pain in Marathon Runners?

Marathons are tough on the body, especially the feet. Plantar fasciitis, or PF, is a common injury among runners. It's the third most frequent running-related overuse injury. This study wanted to see if the Y-balance test (YBT) could predict who might develop PF. The YBT is a simple test that checks

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

Sports in Chicago: A Green Beer Agenda

Chicago is buzzing with sports excitement as St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off early. This year, the festivities start on Friday and wrap up on Monday, just in time for the Cubs' season opener in Japan on Tuesday. This means Chicagoans will have plenty to talk about during the Green Beer Agend

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Emotions: What Happens in Depressed People's Brains

Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a complex condition that affects how people process emotions. Brain waves, or oscillations, are crucial for understanding how the brain works. These waves can be evoked (triggered by an event) or induced (generated internally). Most studies have fo

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

The Waiting Game: Rodgers' Free Agency Drama

The NFL free agency period is in full swing, but one big name is still up in the air. Aaron Rodgers, the 41-year-old quarterback, has yet to make a decision about his future. This uncertainty has left many fans and analysts on edge, especially those rooting for the Giants and Steelers, who are both

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