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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Better Sleep for Busy Students: A Simple Guide

Most college students juggle classes, research, and part-time jobs, leaving little time for rest. A recent study looked at how teaching students about sleep habits could change their routines and improve their rest. The focus was on graduate nursing students, who often face long hours and high stres

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Why Menopause Might Affect Heart and Metabolism Risk

After menopause, many women notice changes in their body that go beyond hot flashes. Research on mice shows these changes could link to a hormone-like substance called asprosin. After removing ovaries to mimic menopause in mice, scientists found that asprosin levels jumped higher in blood and fat ti

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

Spiritual Strength Helps Refugees Cope

Religion can act as a shield for people who have left their homes. When families lose friends, traditions and feel unsure about the future, faith offers a sense of purpose. A study with 272 adults who had moved because of conflict looked at how belief and prayer affect their well‑being. Tho

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Mar 13 2026SCIENCE

Bacterial Juice Helps Fight Gut Inflammation

Scientists mixed 31 friendly bacteria in soy to make a clear liquid called IBM. They tested whether this drink could stop gut trouble in mice that were given a chemical called DSS to mimic colitis. For one week the mice drank IBM, then another week they received DSS. The researchers checked how sic

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Predicting Ammonia from Sewage Compost: A New Machine‑Learning Approach

A team of researchers tackled the tricky problem of tracking ammonia gas during the breakdown of sewage sludge. Ammonia levels swing wildly because many factors—time, airflow, acidity, and the amount of organic material—interact in complicated ways. Traditional statistics struggle to untangle these

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Feb 27 2026HEALTH

Exercise After Liver Transplant: What Helps and Hinders

Many people who receive a liver transplant later develop metabolic syndrome, a mix of health problems that can shorten life. Doctors say exercise is key to keeping these patients healthy, but most do not stick with it. A research team used the COM‑B model to figure out why some patients move a

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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

St. Pats Fest Gets a New Date

The long‑awaited St. Pats in Five Points event has been rescheduled because of bad weather. Five Points posted the change on social media, telling locals that the kickoff will now happen Monday, March 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m. at the Fountain Plaza’s main fountain. Everyone can attend for fre

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Feb 23 2026FINANCE

Quantum Start‑Up’s Shares Slide After Public Launch

When Infleqtion Inc. went public last week, its stock climbed about 15% on the first day, a lively reaction from traders. However, Monday’s market action saw the shares tumble to a new 52‑week low. The company’s entry onto the NYSE happened through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X, raising mo

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Feb 18 2026OPINION

Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post: A Lesson in Trust

In 2017, a chance meeting with Jeff Bezos left a lasting impression. Sitting at a dinner in Italy, the owner of the Washington Post spoke passionately about investing in journalism. He promised to grow the newsroom and turn the paper around. At the time, this was encouraging news. Many media outlets

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Keeping Bananas Fresh: A Cool Science Trick

Bananas are tricky. They ripen fast, and if they get too cold, they get damaged. But scientists found a way to keep them fresh longer. They used a mix of hot water and a special chemical called glycine betaine. This combo helps bananas handle the cold better. The scientists did a lot of tests. They

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