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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

The Celtics Get a Big Boost.

The Celtics are slowly getting their groove back and fans can't wait. This team has had a roller coaster of a season so far. There have been moments of brilliance, and unfortunately, moments of frustration and inconsistency. At times, they've been as fierce as a lion, while other times, they’v

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Jan 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bright Ideas: Shedding Light on Plant Protection and Wildlife

First, let's talk about streetlights. You know, those tall poles with bright bulbs that light up our roads and sidewalks at night? Well, they're not just about helping us see in the dark. Because of the light they create, bugs, birds and other creatures can get confused and this can actually hurt ou

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Matt Fitzpatrick: Taking it Weekly to the Cup

Ask anyone who follows the pro golf tours around the globe, and they'll know who Fitzpatrick is. His success has been a journey of steady, impressive improvements. Throughout his career, Fitzpatrick has been climbing the ranks. His victories across different levels of tournaments and hi

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Student Scores in New England Track National Patterns

Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Hip Surgery Techniques: Interportal vs. Periportal Capsulotomies

When it comes to hip arthroscopy, how surgeons manage the hip capsule during surgery can make a big difference in preventing post-surgery instability. Two techniques are often used: interportal and periportal capsulotomies. The periportal approach is thought to be less invasive and may help reduce t

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smashing Data: Tiny Synapses for Future Computers

Imagine squeezing more brains into computers! Scientists are working on making computers smarter by mimicking how our brains work. These new computers, called neuromorphic systems, need lots of tiny parts called synapses and neurons to handle huge amounts of messy data. But fitting all those parts i

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Understanding Risks: LGBTQ+ Adults and Sexual Violence

Sexual violence faced by LGBTQ+ adults has become a hot topic in research. But how do we make sense of all the studies out there? This review looked at over 10, 000 papers and picked the best ones to figure out what makes LGBTQ+ adults more likely to experience sexual violence. The second part of th

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Jan 22 2025EDUCATION

Training Nurses: A Fresh Approach to Dementia Care

Eighteen family nurse practitioner students dove into a unique project. The goal? To boost their skills in working with older adults, particularly those with dementia. The curriculum was packed with various components to help these future nurses become more empathetic and knowledgeable. Before and

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Ski Lift Breakdown: What Happened at Astun Resort?

Imagine this: a sunny day at the Astun ski resort in Spain’s Pyrenees mountains. Suddenly, around noon, disaster strikes. A ski lift, standing tall at 15 meters, collapses. How did this happen? One of its pulleys gave way, causing part of the structure to crumble. As the lift fell, the chairs tipped

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Spiritual Care in Aussie Hospitals: Are We Missing Something?

Picture this: you're in a hospital in Australia, receiving medical and social care. But what about your spiritual needs? A recent study dug into this question. Researchers checked patient files and chatted with staff in mental health units. They discovered that while healthcare workers know spiritua

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