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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Heart Attack and Depression: A Two-Way Street?

Studies show that heart attacks and depression don't just happen separately. They often appear together, and each can make the other worse. Researchers dug into past studies to see how these two health issues are connected. What they found wasn't just a one-way road. Instead, it's more like a two-wa

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Apr 11 2026SCIENCE

From Cells to Art: The Life of a Stem‑Cell Trailblazer

A scientist named Gail Martin made big changes in biology. She studied how cells grow and change, especially the early stages of life. Her work helped scientists learn more about stem cells, which can become many different types of body cells. Gail taught at a university in California for many year

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Apr 11 2026EDUCATION

Why Cincinnati schools lose so many students

Cincinnati’s public schools face a quiet problem: many students feel the system isn’t built for them. Some classrooms push every kid through the same routine, even when it doesn’t fit. When students stop caring, adults often notice—but don’t always act. Instead, expectations quietly drop, and habits

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Apr 11 2026EDUCATION

Northern California cheers as NASA’s moon mission takes center stage

On a Friday evening in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center buzzed with excitement as locals gathered to celebrate Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in over fifty years. The Orion capsule splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p. m. , signaling the mission’s success. While the astronaut

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

Cholera bacteria swap genes to survive attacks

Cholera germs have a smart trick to protect themselves. They carry a built-in gene storage system that holds hundreds of spare parts, mostly unused. A small portion of these genes help fight off viruses. Normally, stressed bacteria shuffle these genes around to pick the best ones. But cholera germs

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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA’s $2B Bet on Marvell: Why This Tech Tie-Up Could Change AI Chips

NVIDIA just dropped $2 billion into Marvell, a chipmaker specializing in custom AI hardware. This isn’t just a cash splash—it’s a strategic move to tighten their partnership in a growing fight over AI infrastructure. NVIDIA already dominates the AI chip market, but this deal helps it push competitor

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Apr 08 2026EDUCATION

Connecting Local Schools to Global Science with a Local Teacher’s Big Opportunity

A science teacher from Ottawa, Illinois, will spend part of his summer rubbing shoulders with some of the brightest minds in physics. Dan Fitzpatrick, who teaches at St. Bede Academy, has earned a spot in an elite program run by CERN, the famous research center in Switzerland. Out of thousands of ap

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Apr 08 2026CRIME

Behind the Headlines: Legal Cases and Unusual Events in Recent News

A man is about to face his third murder trial, twenty years after the crime first went to court. Brian Scott Lorenz was convicted in the 1990s for killing Deborah Meindl, but his case keeps getting tossed out and retried. The latest attempt began in 2025 after another deadlock, showing how long lega

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Apr 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small changes, big impact: what really stops people from eating less meat

Most people know that eating less meat is better for the planet. But knowing isn’t the same as doing. The food we eat isn’t just about taste or cost; it’s woven into daily routines, social habits, and cultural traditions. A family might plan meals around meat because Grandma always did it that way.

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Better swings ahead? How VR trains racket players

Racket players often spend hours perfecting their strokes on the court or against a wall. Most training focusses on physical repetition under real-world conditions. But a growing number of coaches now add headsets and virtual environments to the drill sheet. New research gathers all controlled tr

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