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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Nature in the City: How Green Spaces Protect our Health in Bulgaria's Big Five

You might be pondering if living in a city could impact your health, especially when it comes to heart and metabolic diseases. Recent research looked into the lives of 4, 640 adults from Bulgaria's five largest cities—Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and Ruse. Surprisingly, residents who lived near pa

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Why Some Mice Forget More in Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can make it tough to remember things, and scientists are trying to figure out why this happens more to some mice than others. They used tests like the Y-maze and Morris water maze to divide mice into those that forget more (susceptible) and those that don't (unsusceptible) in a chronic

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Sugar-Based Polymers: Revolutionizing Materials with a Sweet Twist

Imagine creating polymers that are not only made from sugar but also have exciting properties like strength, heat resistance, and a unique structure. Scientists have found a way to do just that by mixing a special sugar derivative with cyclic anhydrides in a process called regioselective ring-openin

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Drones and Radioactive Material: No Connection in New Jersey Mystery

Recently, rumors suggested that drones spotted in New Jersey might be searching for missing radioactive material. However, officials have clarified that these speculations are unfounded. The mystery began when a piece of medical equipment containing a small amount of the radioactive isotope Germaniu

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Birthday Bash: Stars Born on December 18

December 18 is more than just a date—it's the birthday of some pretty famous faces! This special day brings together a bunch of celebrities, from singers to actors, under the Sagittarius sign. You might know Billie Eilish for her powerful voice, Brad Pitt for his acting chops, and Christina Aguilera

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Getting More Cops on Patrol: Mayor Adams' Plan

Mayor Adams wants more cops on the streets. He's asking Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to find ways to move cops from desk jobs back to patrol duties. Adams believes cops are good at hiding in administrative units, and he wants them back on the streets to fight crime. Patrick Hendry, head of the

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Spotting Danger: How Students Can Help Prevent School Violence

Have you ever wondered how to tell if a classmate might be in trouble? School safety experts say that noticing big changes in behavior can be key. This could be anything from becoming much angrier or more withdrawn suddenly. For some, it might mean they start acting out more, while for others, they

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Resigns as Trudeau Faces Critical Moment

Canada is in a serious political shake-up after its Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned from her role. This comes at a crucial time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who's facing one of the toughest tests of his political career. Freeland, who also served as deputy prime minister, stepped

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

New Jersey's Drone Sightings: What's the Truth?

Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing unexplained flying objects. That's exactly what's been happening in New Jersey. The governor has asked people to relax because the FBI is investigating. They've looked into many reports and found most drones are harmless. Some are even hobbyist drones o

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Justin Trudeau's Trade Troubles: Can He Survive the Storm?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in hot water. His finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit, leaving many people wondering if Trudeau can keep his job. The problem? A big fight with U. S. President Trump over trade. Trump wants to slap high tariffs on Canada, which could start a trade

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