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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

URI Receives Record Gift for STEM Scholarships

Imagine this: a woman graduates from the University of Rhode Island in the 1950s, a time when women pursuing higher education were rare. Fast forward to 2023, and her estate, along with her husband's, gifts URI a whopping $65 million—the largest donation in the university's history. Meet Helen Izzi

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Fall Sports: A Snapshot of High School Action

Have you ever been curious about what goes on in high school sports during the fall season? A dedicated photography team has been busy capturing the excitement at MIAA fall tournaments. Their lens has caught breathtaking moments from girls' volleyball, soccer, football, and field hockey games. But i

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Nov 12 2024SCIENCE

Fermionic Ghosts Meet Moyal String Theory

Imagine you're trying to understand string theory, which involves tiny, string-like particles. One aspect of this is called Moyal String Field Theory, or MSFT for short. In this theory, scientists use something called the Moyal star product. Until now, the focus has mainly been on the matter part of

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Nov 08 2024SPORTS

Fresh Ideas to Shake Up Sports

Sports are changing, and it's about time! The bigwigs in charge, called the Boss Hog Group, are worried fans won't pay for the current entertainment. So, they've picked a new sports commissioner who's not in it for the money. That's me! I've seen what works and what doesn't in sports, and I'm here t

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

The Role of Catch Trials in Motor Memory Formation

Learning to move under new conditions is a fascinating process studied by neuroscientists. When people adapt to unexpected forces with the help of a robotic arm, they're forming "internal models" – mental representations of how their body and environment work together. The study explored whether hav

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Nov 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dwayne Johnson & Chris Evans' 'Red One' Hits International Screens This Weekend

Get ready for a holiday adventure! Warner Bros is kickstarting the festive season with the international release of Amazon MGM Studios’ 'Red One'. Starting today, the action-packed Santa Claus caper movie hits screens in major markets like the UK, Korea, and Spain. By Friday, a total of 75 internati

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Crash at Mesa Airport: Jet Collides with Car on Takeoff

A business jet taking off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, struck a car outside the airport's grounds on Tuesday afternoon, leading to a devastating fire. The incident, which occurred around 4:40 PM, involved a Honda HA-420 jet. Initial reports indicate that five individuals lost their li

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

How Do Surprise Force Field Breaks Affect Our Motor Memory?

Have you ever had to quickly adapt to a new situation, like learning to use a new tool or master a new motion? Scientists are curious about how our brains handle these changes. They're especially interested in something called "internal models" – this is like a mental map of our body and how it inte

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's Equipment Losses Surge in Ukraine

In October, Russian forces lost more gear in Ukraine than in any other month over the past two years, according to recent reports. This is a big deal because it shows that the war is getting more expensive for Russia. Since the war started, a website called Oryx has been tracking Russian equipment l

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Nov 04 2024SPORTS

Big Battle in the North: Lions Meet Packers

It’s the battle of the season’s top teams! The Detroit Lions, with a whopping 6-1 record, are paying a visit to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Lions are on a roll, sitting pretty at the top of their conference in a way they haven’t since the '50s. The Packers, at 6-2, are hot on their h

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