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Jul 20 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Magnetic Fields: How Spinal Cord Currents Create Tiny Signals

New, compact magnetic sensors are changing the game. They let scientists study tiny magnetic fields in a way that wasn't possible before. These fields come from electrical currents in the body, like those in the spinal cord and chest. Researchers ran simulations to see how these currents create magn

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Jul 20 2025POLITICS

The Hidden Costs of the Big, Beautiful Bill

The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law on July 4, 2025, is said to boost the economy and improve financial stability. However, a closer look shows it may widen the wealth gap, especially for low-income and minority communities. The racial wealth gap in the U. S. is already huge. Between 2019 and

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Jul 19 2025SPORTS

Golfer's Dilemma: Accepting Penalty or Facing Social Media Backlash

Shane Lowry, a well-known golfer, found himself in a tough spot during The Open Championship. He had to decide whether to accept a two-stroke penalty or risk being criticized on social media. The incident happened on the 12th hole of his second round. Lowry's ball moved slightly after his club touch

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Texting for Health: How Patients Use SMS After Leaving the Hospital

Patients are using text messages more after leaving the hospital. This is a big change in how they talk to doctors and nurses. Not all patients text the same way. Some send lots of messages. Others send just a few. This shows that each patient has their own style. Texting can help patients feel bet

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Jul 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Tiny Worms and Algae Mix Can Mess Up Our Lakes

Lakes are getting more and more algae blooms. This is a big problem. When algae die, they sink to the bottom. There, they rot and use up all the oxygen. This creates a bad environment for many creatures. But some worms, like Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri, can handle this mess. These worms burrow around,

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Jul 19 2025EDUCATION

A Professor's Journey into Agriculture Opportunities

Jenny Fisher, a biology professor at Indiana University Northwest, has been selected for a prestigious fellowship with the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program, known as the E. Kika De La Garza science fellowship, aims to boost agricultural opportunities and support Hispanic-Serving

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Jul 19 2025SPORTS

A Golfer's Battle: From Poison to the Open Championship

Christiaan Bezuidenhout, a South African golfer, is making waves at the Open Championship in Northern Ireland. He's not the highest-ranked player, but his story is one of resilience and determination. As a toddler, Bezuidenhout accidentally drank rat poison, which left him with a stutter and battle

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Jul 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Coaches Get a High-Tech Upgrade: How Sony and the NFL Are Changing the Game

Football coaches have a tough job. They need to make quick decisions in loud, crowded stadiums. Sometimes, the weather is extreme. To help, the NFL and Sony teamed up to create new headsets. These headsets are made to work well in any condition. The NFL announced this new partnership with Sony. It'

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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Starbase: A Risky Path to the Stars

Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six t

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Pay More For Cancer Treatment?

Cancer treatment is expensive. Radiation therapy is a common treatment, but not everyone pays the same price. This is a big problem. Why does this happen? One reason is location. Where you live affects how much you pay. In some areas, radiation therapy costs more than in others. This is unfair, but

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