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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Unmasking Political Spin on Social Media for Teens

Imagine scrolling through your social media feed and seeing a bunch of posts about politics. You might not know it, but some of those posts could be part of something called computational propaganda. Computational propaganda is when political actors use fancy tricks to influence what you see a

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Jan 31 2025RELIGION

New Insights On The Strength Of Faith Questionnaire’s

In the heart of a country that embraces faith, a recent study asked adults what religion means to them. Turkey, a vibrant mix of cultures and beliefs, provided a snapshot of its people interpretations of God. The study shed light on more than just personal beliefs; it revealed h

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

What If We Can't Predict Survival Just Yet?

In the realm of randomized clinical trials, researchers have been trying to figure out if certain markers can predict how well a patient with early breast cancer will do in the long run. Early breast cancer is a challenging problem. One of the key challenges is knowing how effective a treatment

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

California's Budget: Smoke and Mirrors?

In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Idaho's Immigration Bills Spice Things Up

In a bold move, Idaho lawmakers are trying to change the game on immigration. Senators and Representatives are pushing two new laws designed to crack down on people living in Idaho without proper immigration papers. These bills want to make it a crime to be here illegally. But the bills don't stop

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kosher Convictions: A young woman's steadfast faith

Imagine being taken captive and having to choose between your life and your beliefs. That was the tough reality for Agam Berger during her 482 days of captivity. Agam chose to follow her faith, refusing to eat non-kosher meat. She was abducted from her base on October 7. Agam's dedication

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Does the Ring-fold Add Up?

Imagine starting your life over with a fresh - slimmer you. Individuals with poor diets and other relevant risks went through Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery to achieve just that! Roux-en-Y gastric surgery disrupted the digestive tract and with less food intake, slimdown a model. It is general

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Silent Divide: Older Adults and the Digital Divide

Imagine trying to navigate life with out knowing how to work a computer or access the internet. That's the daily struggle for some older people in our society. They may have left school or proved careers, but the internet revolution was never a part of their lives. Some older generally connect wi

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Romania's Election Chaos and the Putin Connection

There's a lot happening in Romania, and it's getting tricky. It all started with their presidential election in November. The country is going through big changes. The first round had a front-runner in Calin Georgescu, a guy who loves Putin, hates the European Union, and has a big plan to r

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Microscopes and Medicine: Boosting Cell Scanning with AI

Microscopes have come a long way in biology and medicine. They can show us not just what cells look like, but also how they behave and stick together. These microscopic tools are not just about taking pictures. They can also measure forces and other properties of living things. This is all

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