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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Lamar Jackson's Halftime Plan: Watching Beyoncé, Not Strategizing

This Christmas, the NFL is not just about football; it's also about Beyoncé. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is ready for both. The Ravens are playing the Houston Texans at 4:30 p. m. ET on Christmas Day, while Beyoncé, a Houston native, is performing at halftime at NRG Stadium. It's a un

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Pitching Speedup: When More is Less

A recent MLB report highlights a worrisome trend: pitchers are getting injured more often. The league is grappling with a problem it can't ignore. Baseball's most precious resource, its pitchers, are breaking down due to the intense focus on velocity and new ways to throw the ball. It's like they're

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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Three British Crime Shows to Binge on Christmas Eve

Christmas is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some thrilling mysteries from across the pond? We've picked three British crime shows that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. First up is "Black Doves, " a Netflix hit starring Keira Knightley. Set during Christmas in London,

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Why Talking to Parents About Sex Can Be a Good Thing

You might think that talking about sex with your parents is the most uncomfortable conversation ever. But what if we told you that it could actually bring you closer? A recent film by Brazilian directors Paula Sacchetta and Renan Flumian shows that these talks can lead to meaningful moments and impo

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Dec 24 2024CRIME

Biden's Death Row Decision: Mixed Feelings from Victims' Families

President Joe Biden recently commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, sparking a mix of emotions. The inmates, convicted of serious crimes like murdering law enforcement officers and fatal robberies, will now serve life imprisonment without parole. This move didn't sit well with some

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Dec 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Predicting Heat Stress: Using THI to Protect Dairy Cows in Mexico's Desert

Ever wondered how the weather affects the health of dairy cows? Scientists in Mexico's northern desert are using a tool called the temperature-humidity index (THI) to figure that out. The THI helps us understand how hot and humid conditions stress out cows. Researchers looked at four years of daily

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Zapping Bones: How Electricity Helps Them Heal

Did you know that your bones can benefit from electrical stimulation? Scientists have discovered a cool way to help bones regrow using a material called piezoelectric hydrogel. This hydrogel contains tiny particles called BaTiO3 nanoparticles, which create electric signals. When these signals intera

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Dec 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

PbS Quantum Dots: A New Twist for Multitask Computing

These days, with the explosion of data and the growth of the internet of things, we need devices that can sense and process information in many ways at once. Taking a cue from how our human senses work, scientists have created a clever system called an optoelectronic-memristor-based reservoir comput

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Dec 23 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Salsola imbricata: A Natural Defense for Plants

Ever wondered what plants might be using to protect themselves? Scientists have been looking into a plant called Salsola imbricata. They made a special extract from it using methanol and found some interesting stuff. This extract contains things like saponin, tannins, and alkaloids, which are known

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Boosting Mood in Seniors: The Role of Relationships in China

Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems

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