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Jan 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Mother Orca's Grief: Carrying Her Lost Calf

In 2018, an orca named Tahlequah, part of the critically endangered southern resident killer whales, made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days. Recently, she's been spotted doing the same with a newborn that has passed away. Scientists believe this behavior shows her grief. Orcas, like

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Jan 03 2025SCIENCE

Quantum Restarts and Time-Energy Uncertainty

Scientists have discovered an interesting link between time and energy in quantum systems under observation. Known as the time-energy uncertainty relation, this concept helps explain how often a quantum system returns to its initial state. Previous studies showed that this return time, called the me

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Home Loan Costs Creep Toward 7% as 2024 Ends

As 2024 draws to a close, mortgage rates are on the rise again. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now just below 7%, the highest it's been in six months. This increase comes despite the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. The central bank, however, is less optimistic about further cuts this

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Jan 03 2025WEATHER

Waves and Weather: What to Expect This Weekend

Get ready for some beach action! A cold front from the Gulf of Alaska is heading our way, bringing light rain on Friday. But hold on, because the real story is what's happening at the beach. A long period of westerly to northwesterly swells is on its way, affecting the entire Northern California coa

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Bounces Back After Health Scare

Taylor Townsend, a notable WTA player from the US, is known for her resilience. She's faced many challenges but always comes back stronger. Recently, after representing the US at the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga, she ended her 2024 season with doubles victories. She was the Wimbledon champion and

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Day NFL Fans Witnessed a Scary Moment on Field

On January 2, 2023, a sudden and frightening event unfolded during an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field due to a cardiac arrest. Quick thinking and immediate action by medical staff saved his life. They performed C

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

The Puzzle of Making Balance Training Work for Elders

Balance training is getting a lot of attention these days, especially when it comes to older adults. Scientists are looking into how we can help seniors stay steady on their feet, but there's a problem. Despite all the effort, the way these studies are done isn't always great, and the results aren't

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Jan 03 2025EDUCATION

How Neighborhoods Shape Parental Involvement in Kids' Learning

Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your kids' education? Research has already shown that where you live can help or hinder kids' growth, but it's less clear how exactly neighborhoods do this. A recent study combined maps and surveys to figure out how different neighborhood resources an

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

NYC Subways Face Surge in Violence Despite Heightened Patrols

Imagine riding the NYC subway system these days. It's been a rough week, with five straight days of violence despite the presence of cops, the National Guard, and even the Guardian Angels. A scary incident where a man was set on fire on a Brooklyn subway train was just the start. Since then, at leas

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Unpacking the Link: Carbon Markets and Oil Prices in China

Ever wondered how China’s carbon market and crude oil prices bounce off each other? Research shows they’re closely tied. The study used a method called Maximal Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform (MODWT) to break down price movements into different scales. This helped scientists see how risk flows be

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