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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Helps Obese Mice: A Look at the Immune System

Obesity isn't just about extra pounds; it also changes how the body's immune system works in fatty tissues. Scientists wanted to know how different types and intensities of exercise could help fix this problem in obese mice. They fed male mice a high-fat diet to make them obese, then split them into

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Motorola's 2025 To-Do List: Bloatware, Connection, and the Moto G Series

Motorola phones are facing a trio of troubles that users just can't ignore. We're talking about unnecessary pre-installed apps (bloatware, anyone? ), spotty connections that make using your phone a hassle, and a Moto G series that's lost its shine. Let's break down these issues and see how Motorola

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Lights Are Back On, But Challenges Remain

Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.

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Jan 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Power of Data in Urban Climate Action

In our race against time to cut greenhouse gas emissions, we're facing a crucial question: what exactly drives these emissions at an individual and community level? Despite knowing that we humans are the main culprits, we still have big gaps in our knowledge. To tackle this, a team created an urban

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Jan 01 2025SCIENCE

2025: Space Missions to Watch

2024 was a big year for space exploration. NASA sent its Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moon Europa, and SpaceX’s Starship made its first successful landing. China’s Chang’e 6 mission brought back samples from the far side of the Moon. The International Space Station hosted private missions too, like A

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Info Matters for Green Business Travel

Business travelers are big players in the aviation industry's carbon emissions, especially in the U. S. where they account for around 10% of total emissions. While commercial jets are the larger culprit, business travelers using scheduled flights or private jets need greener options. The Global Busi

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Health Woes of the Famous in 2024

The year 2024 has been tough for some of our favorite celebrities. Health issues don't spare anyone, not even the rich and famous, it seems. Let's look at a few stars who've had to deal with health scares and accidents this year. Princess Kate and King Charles III both had serious medical issues. T

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

2025 Laws: AI Regulations, Fair Admissions, and Healthcare Changes

In 2025, several new laws will take effect across the U. S. , focusing on artificial intelligence, college admissions, and healthcare. Let's dive into the changes happening in Illinois and California, New Hampshire, and nationwide. Illinois and California are leading the way in AI regulations. Illi

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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

High School Photographers Shine in 2024

This year has been a banner year for high school photojournalism in Massachusetts. The Globe recently shared a collection of 30 stunning photos, capturing the action of 20 different sports teams. These images were taken by 15 talented students from across the state. This is just the latest in a seri

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Greening China's Farms: A Network Analysis of Agricultural Carbon Efficiency

With China aiming for a greener future, the spotlight is on making farming cleaner. This study looked at 268 cities in China, checking how well they cut carbon emissions in agriculture from 2001 to 2022. By using social network analysis and tweaking a gravity model, researchers found interesting pat

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