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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

The Unseen Moon: What's a Black Moon?

Ever heard of a blue moon? Well, a black moon is its lesser-known cousin. This rare event happens when there are two new moons in a single month. You're probably wondering, "What's so special about a new moon? " Usually, new moons slide by unnoticed since they're invisible from Earth. But on Decembe

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

How Medicine Marched Forward in 2024: Surprising Twists and Turns

2024 has been a wild ride for medical advancements! Imagine shrinking cancer tumors with pills or genetically engineered superhero cells? Or replacing a heart valve without opening up the chest? These weren't possible two decades ago. But what made 2024 special? Let's dive in! First, GLP-1 drugs, o

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Winter Classic: Snow's in the Air, Fun's on Ice!

Get ready for a chilly New Year's Eve, hockey fans! Chicago is set to host the NHL Winter Classic, and the National Weather Service says we might just get a little snow. But don't expect a blizzard; it's more like a light dusting. Temperatures will start to dip on New Year’s Eve, hovering in the low

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Volunteer Group Guardian Angels Return to Patrol NYC Subways

Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem trou

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Tularemia Across the US: A Decade in Review

Tularemia, a rare disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, has been reported in every U. S. state except Hawaii. It shows up with fever and different symptoms, depending on how you get infected. Usually, less than 2% of cases are fatal, but this can go up based on symptoms and the str

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

No Drones for Dallas New Year's: Safety Concerns After Florida Crash

You know how Reunion Tower in Dallas usually has a cool drone show for New Year's Eve? Well, this year, the drones are a no-go. Why, you ask? A drone provider from Coppell, Texas, called Sky Elements, decided to back out after a little mishap in Florida. A spokesperson from Reunion Tower said Sky El

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Parental Partnerships in Helping Teens Avoid Smoking: A Comprehensive Look

Do you know that 90% of smokers start as teenagers? This is why it's crucial to look into how parents can help prevent their kids from picking up this bad habit. Scientists decided to study this by searching through scientific papers and blogs from places like PubMed and Google Scholar. They wanted

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Infant Crying: What Healthcare Workers Need to Know

Did you ever think that something as simple as understanding infant crying could help prevent abuse? It turns out, it's a big deal. We talked to 122 healthcare workers and found that many of them didn't get what's normal when it comes to babies crying. Surprisingly, 40% of them thought it wasn't oka

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Investing in Postmenopausal Women: Spain's Fight Against Fragility Fractures

Imagine you're in Spain, and you're a woman over 50. You might be facing a silent health threat: osteoporosis. This condition can lead to fragility fractures, which are painful and can limit your independence. A recent study looked into something called Social Return on Investment (SROI). It's like

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Cleaning Up Water for Health in Thailand: A New Method to Stop Liver Cancer

Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w

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