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Nov 27 2024CELEBRITIES

Travis Kelce Can't Wait for Nephew No. 5, Talks Family Magic

Travis Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs player, is thrilled about his fourth niece's arrival and is already looking forward to baby No. 5. He shared his excitement on the “New Heights” podcast last Wednesday. The 35-year-old athlete said, “Four beautiful little girls are very magical. It’s awesome! But y

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation Plus: What's New and How They're Celebrating 30 Years

December is here, and Sony is dishing out some cool stuff for PlayStation Plus subscribers. First up, three new games are hitting the platform: "It Takes Two", "Aliens: Dark Descent", and "TemTem". They'll be available from December 3rd until January 6th. But hey, don't forget to grab November's gam

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

Uncovering Childhood Stress Impact on Brain: A MicroRNA Study

Ever wondered how tough childhood experiences affect a person's brain? Researchers recently took a close look at this, using saliva to check out brain-derived microRNAs in teenagers who had been through a lot. These microRNAs are like tiny messengers that can show if certain genes are being affected

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Boosting Brainpower: Why Active Games Beat Regular Exercise for Kids' Brains

Did you know that certain types of physical games can make a big difference in how kids' brains develop? Researchers found out that games which engage the mind while the body moves, called “cognitively engaging physical activities” or CEPA, are better at boosting kids' thinking skills than regular e

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Alcohol and Your Senses: How Drinking Affects Taste and Smell

Ever wondered how drinking alcohol can affect your senses? A recent study dived into this topic by looking at data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2013 to 2014. They found that people who drink a lot of alcohol might have different experiences with taste and s

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Wait for Next-Gen GPUs?

If you're thinking about buying a new graphics card this holiday season, hold on! New and improved GPUs are just around the corner, and it might be worth waiting. Here's why. In January 2025, big names like Nvidia and AMD are expected to announce their next-gen GPUs at CES in Las Vegas. These new c

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Does Missing a Meal Affect Your Brain?

You might think that skipping a meal could make you feel dizzy and less sharp. But what does science say? A study divided people into three groups: those who went without food for 3 hours, those who fasted for 12 hours, and a group that got a protein shake right after. Afterward, everyone took a bra

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Travel: What Happens to Astronauts' Brains?

Ever wondered how space travel affects astronauts' brains? It turns out, long missions have some interesting effects. Recently, NASA scientists checked how 25 astronauts' brains handled six months on the International Space Station (ISS). They used a special test called the "cognition battery" to se

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Sneak Peek: The New Samsung Galaxy A56 Design Revealed

Ever wondered what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A56 might look like? Well, we have some exciting news! This mid-range smartphone is making waves with its unique design, blending elements from different models. The right side of the phone seems inspired by the Galaxy A16 or A26, while the flat sides a

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise of Booba: A Kids' Brand Making Waves

Booba, a furry, curious character from YouTube, is making a splash in the kids' entertainment world. The show, which features seven-minute comedy episodes with no dialogue, has racked up 20 billion views and is now being picked up by major TV networks. Kedoo Entertainment, the company behind Booba,

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