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Dec 27 2024SPORTS

Seahawks' Defense Shines in Thrilling Win Over Bears

You know football can be a tough game, especially when Mother Nature decides to make it rain and get chilly. That's what happened in Chicago on Thursday night. The Chicago Bears were up against the Seattle Seahawks, and it turned into a real defensive battle. Neither team could score much, and the c

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

German Adults' Depression Scores: What's Normal?

You know those questions that ask you if you're feeling down or tired? Some say they help figure out if you're dealing with depression. One of these tools is the PHQ-9. Scientists recently took a good look at how it works using a big group of adults in Germany. They wanted to see if the PHQ-9 does a

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Improving Care: How Gender-Affirming Language Matters in Neurology

In the world of neurology, the language we use makes a huge difference, especially when it comes to caring for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. You might think that language has come a long way, with explicit pronouns and all, but there's still much to be done. Historically, sex and

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

Understanding Concrete's Frost Resistance: A Tale of Temperature and Air

The Belt and Road strategy has boosted infrastructure in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's permafrost region. This means concrete there needs to be stronger and better at withstanding freezing temperatures. Researchers tested how concrete cured at different temperatures handles freezing and thawing cycles

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Dec 27 2024EDUCATION

University Professors' Views on Creating Inclusive Spaces for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

When it comes to making universities inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities, what do the teachers think? Researchers set out to find answers by talking to professors from Spain, Italy, and Portugal. They analyzed the discussions using Grounded Theory, looking at how important certain

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

Flexible MXene Actuators: Moving with Moisture and Light

Soft actuators today often rely on a single driving method, making it tough to handle complex, multi-directional movements. Scientists have crafted a new type of actuator using MXene, a special material, combined with a unique wrinkling structure. By adding n-hexane and letting it evaporate quickly,

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

The Shift in Orthopaedics: Is General Practice Losing Its Edge?

Orthopaedics has seen a massive shift from generalists to specialists. Originally, orthopaedic surgeons tackled a wide range of bone and muscle problems. But things have changed. Knowledge has grown more complex, and so has the way surgeons are trained. Now, in places like North America, nearly all

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Gene Therapy: A New Hope for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe genetic condition that mainly affects boys, causes muscles to weaken over time. This leads to serious health issues like heart problems or breathing difficulties, and sadly, it can be fatal. Right now, there's no cure, and the usual treatments just help ma

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Mayor Edwards Presented His Crime-Fighting and Community Engagement Plans

Last Monday evening, the newly elected Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, Sid Edwards, shared his vision for tackling crime and boosting community involvement. The event took place at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, where the North Baton Rouge community turned out in large numbers, e

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Childhood Hardships: How They Shape Depression Later in Life

Growing up is tough, but what happens when tough becomes too much? Scientists are digging into how harsh childhood events, or ACEs, shape our mental health when we're older. They found that depression isn't a one-size-fits-all story. It can change a lot over time, especially in China where these eff

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