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Mar 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Conan O'Brien to Host Oscars Again in 2026

The Academy Awards is bringing back Conan O'Brien for the 98th Oscars. The event will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre. This decision follows a highly successful 97th Oscars, which saw a significant boost in viewership and social media engagement. The show drew in 19. 69 million vi

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Screens, Cholesterol, and Heart Health: What's the Link?

Sitting for long periods in front of screens is a common habit in today's world. But did you know it could affect your heart health? This is something that has not been studied much. Researchers wanted to find out if screen time is linked to cholesterol levels and heart disease. They loo

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Emotions: What Happens in Depressed People's Brains

Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a complex condition that affects how people process emotions. Brain waves, or oscillations, are crucial for understanding how the brain works. These waves can be evoked (triggered by an event) or induced (generated internally). Most studies have fo

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Putin's Pause: Questions on Ukraine Ceasefire

Russia's President Putin has some doubts about a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He thinks it's a good idea in theory, but he's got a lot of questions. He wants to know how it would work, who would enforce it, and what would happen in the Kursk region. Putin thinks the ceasefire should solve the big pr

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

Life's Little Movers: Spotting Microbes in Extreme Places

In the vast, often inhospitable world of extreme environments, scientists have found a way to spot tiny, living things. They used special cameras to watch how these microbes move and look. These places are not your average swimming pool. They include super-salty water, freezing cold ice, an

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Challenges of Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a big deal in the medical world. It's precise and less invasive than traditional methods. But even with all its advantages, there are still some issues that need to be addressed. One of these is the variability in how well the oropharynx is exposed during Transoral Robotic Surgery

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Drone War: Ukraine's Bold Strike on Moscow

Ukraine launched a significant drone assault on Moscow early Tuesday morning. This was one of the biggest drone attacks since the conflict began. Both sides have been intensifying their strikes as they prepare for upcoming peace talks. The goal is to find a solution to the three-year-long conflict.

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Mar 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cannes 2025: The Global Gathering of Film's Finest

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is set to shine a spotlight on the world's best films. The festival, happening from May 13 to May 24, 2025, is a key event for film lovers. It's a place where new films are born and where the best of the best are celebrated. The festival is a big deal for the Oscars to

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Mar 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Surviving the Storm: A Trans Actor's Oscar Journey

Karla Sofía Gascón, a Spanish actor, found herself in the eye of a media storm during the Oscar season. She was the first openly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, but her journey was far from smooth. Old tweets resurfaced, sparking widespread criticism and isolation. The final stretch of the

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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Fruit Flies: The Secret Weapon in Uruguay's Neuroscience Research

In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the

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