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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Time to Rethink Federal Education Control

The federal government has been meddling in education for far too long. Education has always been a responsibility of states and local communities. Yet, Washington, D. C. , has been calling the shots for decades, often with lackluster results. It's high time to have a serious talk about scaling back

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

How to Track Wobbly Surfaces for Better Balance Training

Balance training using unstable surfaces is known to boost coordination and balance skills. To make this training more effective, researchers have developed a model. This model can estimate the movements of wobbly surfaces using only angle measurements. This could be a game-changer for devices like

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Mar 18 2025SPORTS

The Divide on Sports Betting: Why Americans Differ on College and Pro Games

Sports betting has become a hot topic in the United States, with a clear divide in public opinion. Most adults are open to the idea of betting on professional sports, but when it comes to college sports, the sentiment changes dramatically. Only about 4 in 10 adults support legal betting on college g

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

The Red Planet and Its Moon: A Dutch Camera’s Big Moment

A Dutch company has made a significant mark in space exploration. They have created a powerful camera, the HyperScout H, which is part of the European Space Agency’s Hera mission. This small but mighty tool has captured a unique image of Mars and its moon Deimos. This is a big deal because it gives

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

Self-Healing Metal Gels: The Future of Flexible Tech?

Materials science is buzzing with excitement over a new type of gel. These gels are made from tiny metal structures and a special acid. They can be created in different solvents, like DMF and DMSO. These gels have some amazing properties. They can fix themselves when damaged and handle heavy loads.

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

SpaceX's Starlink: A Potential Conflict of Interest?

In the world of aviation, there's a lot of talk about a possible conflict of interest involving Elon Musk. The spotlight is on how his company, SpaceX, is involved in upgrading the U. S. Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system. This is a big deal because it involves a lot of m

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Older Adults: How Just 10 Days of Inactivity Affects Muscle Signals

The neuromuscular junction is a vital link between nerves and muscles. It is responsible for triggering muscle contractions. However, the effects of short-term inactivity on this junction, especially in older adults, are not well understood. A recent study shed some light on this issue. It focused o

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Mar 18 2025SPORTS

The Unseen Hero Behind J. J. Spaun's Golf Success

J. J. Spaun has been making waves in the golf world, especially after his impressive performance at the PLAYERS Championship. He is now gearing up for the playoffs, aiming to secure his second PGA Tour title. But behind every successful golfer, there's often an unsung hero—the caddie. For Spaun, tha

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Mar 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google is saying goodbye to Assistant and welcoming Gemini

Google Assistant is on its way out, with the tech giant confirming that it will switch to Gemini by 2025. This change is not sudden; Google has been gradually moving away from Assistant for some time. In 2024, Google started to remove some features from Assistant. Now, more features are set to be re

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Mar 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Apple Passed on a Bigger iPhone 17 Air

Apple had big plans for the iPhone 17 Air. They initially thought of creating a super-slim model with a massive 6. 9-inch screen. This would have made it as large as the Pro Max version. However, they scrapped this idea. Why? Because they were worried about a repeat of the "Bendgate" fiasco from 201

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