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Dec 21 2024EDUCATION

Transforming Attitudes: A Social Media Campaign for Sex Education in Pakistan

In Pakistan, especially in Islamabad, there's a significant challenge when it comes to introducing sexuality education in schools. A recent study discovered that the community is either in denial or resistant to this idea. Why? Many people simply don’t understand what comprehensive sexuality educati

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

Wastewater Discovery: Africa’s Microbial Mysteries Unveiled

Imagine diving into a world invisible to the naked eye—the world of microbes in wastewater. In Africa, this approach, known as metagenomics, offers a treasure trove of insights. By analyzing wastewater, scientists can keep tabs on public health, track nasty bugs that resist medicines, and even find

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

Neurology Pioneer's Surprising Defense of Nazi Neuroscientist

In 1953, a well-known neurologist named Robert Wartenberg faced an unusual paradox. He was a prominent figure in neurology who fled Nazi Germany, yet he found himself advocating for a German neuroscientist with a dark past. Julius Hallervorden, a former Nazi collaborator, was invited to speak at an

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Heart Rate and Health: What Your Wearable Tells You

Did you know your heart rate while you're just hanging out can reveal a lot about your health? That's right! A recent study explored how this simple measure, called resting heart rate (RHR), can be linked to various health factors. These scientists looked into a big group of people, all wearing devi

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sonic 3's Big Preview Night, Mufasa's Decent Start

Last night, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zoomed ahead with a impressive $6. 5 million in previews. Disney's Mufasa also did well, pulling in $3. 3 million. These numbers are the highest ever for a Sonic movie, beating the previous installment's $5 million Thursday night previews and overall $6. 25 million.

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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

Biden’s Final Act: More Loan Forgiveness for Public Workers

President Joe Biden's administration is wrapping up its student loan relief efforts with a bang. Recently, the Education Department announced they're forgiving federal student loans for another 55, 000 workers. These workers include teachers, nurses, members of the military, law enforcement officers

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Mister Terrific: The Brainy Hero in James Gunn's Superman

In the upcoming movie "James Gunn's Superman, " a new hero joins the DC Universe. Mister Terrific, played by Kenyan-American actor Edi Gathegi, is a genius-level inventor and martial artist. Unlike many superheroes, Mister Terrific relies on his brains and fancy gadgets rather than superhuman streng

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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

The Growth of STEAM in Local Schools

"You probably hear the term 'STEM' a lot - it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. But what about STEAM? That extra 'A' is for Arts, and schools are beginning to see the benefits of adding it to the mix. Let's dive into this new approach and see why it's causing such a stir in educ

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Detecting Combat Brain Injuries: A Comparison of Methods

Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib

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Dec 20 2024WEATHER

Weather Worries: Ice and Snow on I-95 Before Christmas

Get ready for some weather drama! Cities from New York to Boston might face a mix of frozen precipitation this weekend, just in time for one of the busiest travel times of the year. A blend of two weather systems, one from Canada and another off the East Coast, could create tricky travel conditions.

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