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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

LinkedIn: Making Video a Big Deal

LinkedIn is stepping up its video game, taking a cue from the likes of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Video content is becoming a bigger deal on LinkedIn. The professional networking site, owned by a tech company, is seeing a surge in video uploads—36% more than last year. That's a lot! It's clear

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Feb 04 2025CRYPTO

Kotaku's Crypto Chaos: A Social Media Muddle

Imagine waking up to a sudden flood of weird crypto ads on your favorite gaming news site's social media. That's what happened to Kotaku's followers on X. The X page looked like a hacker had thrown a party of cryptocurrency promotions, replacing all the usual posts about gaming news. At fir

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Teens' Mental Health Data: Who\'s Keeping it Safe?

Lately, it's come to light that a company been paid millions by New York City for providing free online therapy for teenagers, Talkspace, has been sharing data about who visits their site with big social media platforms. This includes TikTok, Meta, Snap, and others. These companies are currently bei

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Mind Games: How Friends and Belonging Boost College Athlete's Mental Health

Sports might seem like a physical thing, but your brain is totally involved. College athletes in China showed that friendly connections and a sense of belonging straight-up improve mental well-being. This isn't just about being on a top team; it's about feeling accepted and supported. It makes total

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Feb 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Oscars Drama: How Social Media Exposed a Star

The Oscar race is more than just a festive parade. It is a thrilling competition when the lights shine on the stars and their movies. Ten months of hard work and campaigning with the hope of winning the award. The competition begins at film festivals in May. Actors and actresses throw their hats i

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Feb 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Is the tweet really by her?

This weekend, Carla Sofia Gascón was spotted on CNN en Español talking about a controversial tweet. She wants people to know she did not say that her "Emma Pérez" costar, Selena Gomez, was a "rich rat. " Those were not her words. Gascón stated clearly, "that tweet isn't mine. " She has neve

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Growing Green Energy: Local Factors That Make a Difference

You might hear lots about renewable energy (RE) these days. These are like wind turbines and solar panels. They are really important to fight climate change, but do you know how they affect cities or towns? One way to look at things is with the idea of friendly or unfriendly ground. This is

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Elevating Workplace Mental Health

Workplace mental health is a big deal. Everyone knows that work can be stressful. It can take a toll on our minds. But what if there was a way to make workplaces better for our minds? It's not just about having a good job. It's about feeling good and healthy while doing it. Lots of people think abo

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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

Mexican Happiness Report

Ever wondered what makes people in Mexico feel happy? Now think about what else makes you happy in your life. Mexico is a colorful country with a rich culture. The story of happiness we will cover is unique to this country. First off, happiness is something that is important for all of us. Th

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