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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Human Navigation Without Vision

Have you ever walked a familiar path with your eyes closed? It turns out, humans have a fascinating ability to travel from one place to another without seeing or actively thinking about their journey. This skill is called human odometry. Researchers recently reviewed 23 key studies on this topic. Th

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Pete Hegseth and His Controversial Nomination: A Closer Look

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, has sparked concern among experts due to his extreme right views and activism on social media. Hegseth, who has joined the army but has no government experience, has shown extreme ideas through his tattoos, social media posts, and books. Ex

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Filmmaker's Protest: Pulling Out of Festival Over Controversial Comments

French director Coralie Fargeat has decided to withdraw her film "The Substance" from Poland's Camerimage Film Festival. This move comes after the festival's founder, Marek Żydowicz, wrote a controversial article that many deemed sexist. Fargeat, along with her cinematographer Benjamin Kračun, felt

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Drug Design: Predicting Powerful Compounds

In the world of medicinal chemistry, creating potent drugs involves exploring different structures and their effects. One key challenge is figuring out which drug variations (analogues) to make next. Researchers have come up with a new way to predict and design powerful drugs. This method combines a

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Get to Know Russell Wilson: Faith, Heritage, and Challenges

Russell Wilson, the NFL quarterback, is more than just a sports star. He's known for his strong Christian faith and unique heritage. Born to Harrison and Tammy Wilson in 1988, he grew up deeply influenced by his parents' values. When his father passed away in 2010, Wilson's faith became even more im

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Nov 16 2024CRIME

Police Investigate Hate Crime in Vancouver: Pro-Palestinian Group's Office Searched

Last Thursday, Vancouver police took one person into custody as part of a hate crime investigation. The arrest happened during a search of a home in the 1800 block of East 1st Avenue. The person was later released while the investigation continues. Police are looking into a possible violation of Can

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Top Picks: From Owls to Detectives, Your Weekend Plan is Set!

Hey there, folks! So, you're thinking about the holidays and want a sneak peek of what's on offer this weekend? Let's dive in! First up, we have an animated treat for the whole family. "An Almost Christmas Story, " based on a true tale, follows a little owl named Moon who befriends a lost girl call

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Nov 16 2024LIFESTYLE

Christmas Tree Grower Misses Big Moment Due to Health

Earl Albert from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been through a tough time. He's the man who spent years growing the 74-foot tall Norway spruce that's this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Sadly, he recently had a stroke and is in the hospital. His family says he might not see his belo

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Color: How Learning Color Patterns Shapes Our Visual Attention

Did you know that our brains are super good at picking up on patterns in colors around us? Even when we're not really paying attention! Scientists wanted to see if learning these color patterns affects how quickly we spot something out of the ordinary. They did experiments where people had to find a

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Learning to Live with Differences

For a while now, we've been hearing about the friendly campaigning style of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. They were seen as a less harsh alternative compared to their opponents. Their supporters tried to mimic this approach. But when they lost, the pleasant demeanor v

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