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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Brain Heat: How Scorching Temperatures Affect Kids' Thinking Skills

Climate change is making our planet hotter, and this isn't just a problem for polar bears, it's a big deal for kids too. Kids aged 9-10 might seem tough, but their brains are still growing. Extreme heat can mess with how well they think and learn. Imagine a kid trying to solve a math proble

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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

Uncertain Choices: Asking Argentinian Wine Drinkers What's Important

Wine lovers in Argentina faced an interesting challenge. They had to make tough choices, not just about their favorite drinks but also how sure they were about those choices. Instead of just listing what they liked, these folks had to think about how confident they were in their selections. This is

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu on the Rise in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

Bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, is now considered widespread in Massachusetts. This means the virus is actively affecting both wild and domestic birds across many towns. The state has seen a noticeable increase in bird deaths suspected to be from the

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Jan 30 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Money Talk: Tariffs and the Future of Electric Cars

Tariffs. They're a big worry for many businesses, especially Tesla. The electric car giant is super reliant on parts from all around the globe. But that's a problem. The company's top money expert just warned that new tariffs might shrink the company's earnings. The company's CFO, didn't

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

How Dementia Impacts Crime in Australia.

Over a long period - from 1995 to 2020 - people with dementia were charged with all sorts of crimes in Australia. This isn't new - many people with this condition do things that land them in the courtroom. The research gathered cases from Australian legal databases A total of 62 people were

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Jan 30 2025BUSINESS

The Return of MoviePass and Its Crypto-Curious, Can They Make It Right?

First off, this is not the first rodeo for MoviePass. When it kicked off again in 2023, it had something new on its mind: exploring the possibilities of web3 and blockchain technology. MoviePass wants to understand if its patrons are interested in this digital ledger concept that puts control o

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Silicon Wires: A Closer Look at Electronic Structures

Silicon is an incredible element, and its structures can be fascinating. You may have heard of a hydrogen-terminated Si(100) surface, where atoms stick out and have loose bonds. These loose ends are like tiny islands of high energy, stuck between the usual energy levels of silicon. Scientists are ve

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Fresh Faces of Survivor: Who's Competing in Fiji for $1 Million?

Are you ready to meet the newest crew of contenders? Get set for Survivor Season 48, where 18 brave souls will be marooned on the stunning islands of Fiji. The adventure starts with a two-hour premiere on February 26 at 8/7c. Hosted by Jeff Probst, this season promises thrilling challenges and surp

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Boosting ADHD Treatment with VR and Exercise Simulators: A Closer Look

Virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulators are becoming popular tools to help people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These modern methods are designed to improve cognitive functions, like executive function and memory. However, their effectiveness in enhancing attention is st

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Molecular Building Blocks: How Urea-Functionalized Acetylenes Self-Assemble

Scientists have been exploring a group of molecules called urea-functionalized acetylenes, which have a constant H-bonding unit and varying hydrophobic units. These molecules are fascinating because they can self-assemble into intricate structures due to non-covalent interactions. The study found th

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