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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Link: Autism Traits, Mental Health, and Brain Function

People with more autistic traits often struggle with their mood and brain performance. This is not just about autism. Other mental health issues play a big role too. A recent study looked into this. It involved young adults who reported their autistic traits and symptoms of inattention, depression,

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

How a Tiny Protein Guards Your Blood Vessels

NARFL is a small protein that plays a big role in keeping blood vessels healthy. It's part of a group that helps build other proteins. Without it, things go wrong, and blood vessels can't work right. This can lead to serious problems, even in babies still growing in the womb. In fish and mice, when

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Nov 30 2025WEATHER

Worcester Braces for First Snowstorm of the Season

Worcester is in for a snowy surprise this week. The National Weather Service has warned of the city's first winter storm, set to hit on Tuesday, December 2. This storm could dump up to 7 inches of snow, making it a significant event for the season's start. The snow is expected to start falling befo

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Nov 30 2025SCIENCE

Florida's Nighttime Rocket Spectacle: Where and When to Watch

Florida's Space Coast is gearing up for another exciting rocket launch. This time, it's a late-night event that might just light up your sky. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to take off from Kennedy Space Center, carrying more Starlink satellites into orbit. If you're in Florida, you might get a

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Powerhouse: How Tiny Mitochondria Fuel Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is a complex puzzle. One key piece? Tiny powerhouses in our cells called mitochondria. These little guys usually help cells stay alive and healthy. But in Alzheimer's, they're not working right. Why? Because calcium, a crucial messenger in cells, is out of balance. Calcium is li

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Nov 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesian Studio Expands Popular Film Franchise

Magma Entertainment, a well-known Indonesian production company, has exciting plans for its popular "Qodrat" series. The studio recently announced the third installment, "Qodrat 3, " at the JAFF Market. This follows the success of the first two films and shows the studio's commitment to expanding it

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris

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Nov 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Porsha Williams Introduces New Love Interest

Porsha Williams has recently shared some heartwarming moments with her new girlfriend, Sway The Pro, on Instagram. The pictures, taken in front of a festive Christmas tree, show the couple looking incredibly happy and close. Porsha, dressed in a striking leopard-print dress, is seen snuggling with S

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Why Your Brain Loves Negative Thoughts and How to Fix It

Our brains are wired to focus on the bad stuff more than the good. This isn't a personal flaw; it's a survival trick from our ancestors. Back then, noticing danger was crucial. A missed threat could mean death, while missing a pretty flower wasn't a big deal. So, our brains learned to prioritize neg

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Nov 29 2025SPORTS

Celebrity Engagement: Sports Stars Rally Behind Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda, the top-ranked golfer, recently shared some exciting news. She announced her engagement to her long-term partner, Casey Gunderson. The announcement came with a series of romantic photos on Instagram, accompanied by the caption, \"In this life. . . & the next 💍. \" The news quickly spr

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