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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Stress Busters: How Missing Meals Might Help Mice Cope

You might not think missing a meal is a good thing, but scientists have found that it could help mice deal with stress better. There's a special pathway in the brain called the locus coeruleus-medial prefrontal cortex (LC-mPFC) that gets more active when mice skip a meal or two. This pathway helps m

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Voting Hearts in Rural America Light Up with Trump’s Cabinet Choices

Trump supporters in the rural regions are cheering the selection of Trump's new cabinet members. They see these picks as a sign that Trump is finally taking the steps they've been hoping for. Meanwhile, Democrats aren't too happy. They worry this could lead to cuts in important programs. But for Tru

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Orlando Pride’s Victory: A Moment That Changed the Game

In the close and exciting finals of the NWSL, Orlando Pride came out on top with a score of 1-0. It was a game filled with intense moments, like Banda’s impressive goal and Moorhouse’s quick reflexes to block a shot. Washington, though they controlled most of the game, had to deal with several chall

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Director Wants Loud ‘Wicked’ Movie Experience

The director of the ‘Wicked’ movie, Jon M. Chu, has a simple request for theatergoers: crank up the volume! On the film’s opening night, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the ideal audio level should be set to a 7. Chu, who has seen a few screenings, noticed that many theaters play it at around

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé & Crew Visit Michelle on Broadway

Beyoncé, along with her mom Tina Knowles and Kelly Rowland, dropped by to support Michelle Williams during her Broadway debut in "Death Becomes Her. " The trio, once known as Destiny's Child, shared their excitement on Instagram. Beyoncé posted a video montage set to her song "II Most Wanted, " feat

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

A Senator Turned Professor: Remembering Fred Harris

Fred Harris, a prominent figure in both politics and academia, passed away at the age of 94. Serving as a U. S. senator from Oklahoma for two terms, Harris made a significant impact on American politics. His tenure spanned from 1964 to 1973, during which he also chaired the Democratic National Commi

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

How Explosions Affect Tunnels

Imagine a tunnel, deep underground, and a controlled explosion happening nearby. Researchers wanted to understand how stress waves from these blasts travel and how they might cause cracks in the tunnel's structure. They built a small model tunnel using cement mortar to mimic real rock. By setting of

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Recycling Old Batteries and Plastic Together: A New and Simple Way

Did you know that old batteries and plastic waste can be a match made in heaven? Scientists have found a clever way to recycle both at the same time. They mix old batteries with a type of plastic called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The result? They can get back valuable metals like lithium, nic

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Spider Wasps Get a Tech Upgrade for Solving Hard Problems

Ever heard of spider wasps and their clever problem-solving skills? Scientists have now given them a digital boost! They've combined the wasps' natural strategies with some smart tricks from the Grey Wolf Algorithm. This makes their search for the best solutions faster and more efficient. The new me

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Nov 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: Rich Nations Boost Aid for Poor Countries

At a recent climate conference in Baku, countries agreed to increase climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion annually. This new target replaces the previous goal of $100 billion per year by 2020, which was met two years late. The agreement is seen as a way to keep the clean energy boom gr

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