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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Evangelicals and Anti-Mask Stance: A Tale of Ideology and Education

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Evangelical Americans stood against mask mandates. A study conducted over several months revealed that this stance was largely driven by their political views. The research, based on a nationwide survey, found that Evangelicals tended to identify as politically con

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Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Brandon Ingram's Agent Change: New Chapter Ahead?

Hey, did you hear? Brandon Ingram, the star forward of the New Orleans Pelicans, has decided to change his agent. Bye-bye, Excel Sports Management; hello, Klutch Sports Group, headed by Rich Paul. So, why the switch? Let's zoom in. Ingram's offseason wasn't exactly a breeze. No contract extension, n

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Dec 01 2024SOCIETY

Widows in Africa: Silent No More

In certain areas of Africa, widows have long been considered weak and helpless, especially when it comes to their treatment during traditional rituals. But what happens when these women decide they've had enough? Let's look at the story of widows in South Africa who are pushing back against the 'sit

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Dec 01 2024EDUCATION

Ghana's Future Doctors: Learning by Doing

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a great doctor? Well, it's not all about books and lectures. Real-life experience is key! In Ghana, medical students are stepping out of the classroom and into local communities through a programme called the Students' Community Engagement Programme (SCEP).

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Mirror Magic: Mapping Material Stiffness with Light and Magnets

Meet the Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays (OMA), a unique tool designed to figure out how stiff biomimetic materials are, even on a tiny, cellular level. Picture this: a 5. 1 by 7. 2 millimeter field filled with 50, 000 teeny-tiny magnetic mirrors, each with optical grating structures and coated with

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Dec 01 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Hollywood's Favorite Ranting Duo Might Want to Take a Hike

So, Alec Baldwin and Sharon Stone are at it again, spouting off about how they know best for the country. They think we're all uneducated morons, huh? Yet, here they are, still living in the U. S. Funny how that works. Maybe they should put their money where their mouths are and actually leave. But

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Solid Psychology: A Path Beyond Mandates

Some people think that making preregistration a rule is the way to go to fix the replication crisis in psychology. But I and others believe this isn't the best solution. Instead, let's focus on three key areas to create strong and long-lasting psychological research. First, we need to know how to c

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Dec 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Bluesky Tackles Impersonation with New Policies

Bluesky, a rapidly growing social media platform, is addressing the issue of impersonation as more celebrities and influencers join. The company recently updated its policies to become more “assertive” in dealing with fake accounts. Impersonators and those who squat on usernames will now face accoun

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Turning Waste Oil into Fuel: The Ultrasonic Way

Imagine transforming the used cooking oil from your favorite fried chicken joint into clean fuel. That’s what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic technology. Before the oil can be turned into biodiesel, it goes through a two-step process called degumming and esterification. First, the oil is cl

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Can AI Match Experts in Emergency Room Triaging?

Imagine you're in the bustling emergency room (ER), where every second counts. Who's better at deciding who needs urgent care—an advanced AI like GPT-4 or experienced ER nurses and doctors? Let's compare their skills in using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) system. First, let's chat about the ES

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