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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Unusual Guests: Who Attended Trump's Indoor Inauguration?

In January 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th U. S. president during an indoor ceremony at the U. S. Capitol, with numerous notable figures making an appearance. The event featured a passionate speech from Trump, criticizing the past administration and sharing his vision of a new American "golden ag

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the World of Tiny Holes: How Silica's Pores Vary

Silica is famous for its tiny holes, or pores. These pores can be as small as 5-10 nanometers. Understanding these pores is crucial because they can be used in many ways. In this study, scientists made silica with different methods, like using chemicals or tiny particles in the air. They then used s

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Fingerprints: Sibling Similarities & Forensic Clues

Ever wondered if siblings share similar fingerprints? That's what a recent study explored. Scientists compared thumbprints of 72 sibling pairs and 72 non-sibling pairs from 36 families. Using the Jaccard Similarity Index, they found a surprising 69. 44% similarity in thumbprint patterns among siblin

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Bone Stress Injuries in College Runners: A Seasonal Snapshot

Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are a common problem for college athletes, especially those who run long distances like cross-country and track runners. Surprisingly, not much research has been done to figure out if these injuries happen more at certain times of the year, or if different parts of the bo

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Battle: Tracking Ghana's Illicit Cigarettes

Illegal cigarettes are a big problem in Ghana, stealing a chunk of the market that ranges from 10% to 35%. This isn't just a local issue—it's a cross-border affair. The reasons behind this black market are varied, including porous borders, little political interest, confusing tobacco taxes, industry

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

The Allure of Neutrality: Why Some People Avoid Extremes

Have you ever wondered why some people prefer to stay neutral rather than take sides? Researchers have dug into this topic and found that it's not just about avoiding extremes. They looked at over 1, 800 people across several studies and discovered a pattern: some folks genuinely like being neutral.

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Wealthy Power Players at Trump's Inauguration

Donald Trump's inauguration was different this time. Instead of massive crowds, a small group of the nation's richest people were there. Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Tim Cook were all there. Together, these four men are worth almost $1 trillion! That's more than half of the lower half

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Maura Healey Set to Unveil Higher Ed Funding Plan

Governor Maura Healey is ready to drop a big news bomb about money for colleges in Massachusetts. She's calling it a "major announcement, " and it's happening this Tuesday morning. The action starts at 11 a. m. and includes a sneak peek at the cybersecurity center at Bridgewater State University. Yo

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Scottie Pippen's GOAT Claim Ignites Debate

Basketball legend Scottie Pippen recently caused a stir by calling himself the greatest of all time. In a podcast with Patrick Bet-David, the six-time NBA champ said his confidence in his game led him to this conclusion. While he's previously praised both Michael Jordan and LeBron James, things seem

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Jan 21 2025SCIENCE

Attoseconds: The Race to Ultrafast Science

Imagine if we could watch electrons zoom past in real time. Attosecond science is making that possible, with super-fast laser pulses that shine light on matter for billionths of a billionth of a second! This isn't just cool to watch—it could revolutionize how we solve problems, harness solar power,

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