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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

Belichick's College Comeback: A New Challenge for the NFL Legend

At 72, legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick isn't retiring yet. Instead, he's taking on a new adventure in college football. Belichick recently became the new head coach at the University of North Carolina, a school with a special place in his heart. His father, Steve, was an assistant coach there in

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Why Mixing Alcohol and Weed Can Change College Women's Reactions to Danger

Ever wondered what happens when you mix alcohol and cannabis? Researchers found that this combination can affect how college women respond to risky situations. They studied young women aged 18 to 24 who had been heavy drinkers or cannabis users in the past month. Using a method called ecological mom

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

Discovering New Sea Bacteria: What's in a Name?

Scientists found four bacteria from China's coastal sediments and named them all members of the Albidovulum clan. They're like cousins, sharing similar traits and DNA. Previously, one of them was known as Defluviimonas, but the scientists felt like they fit better in the Albidovulum family. They fou

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Dec 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution's Secret Impact on Daphnia and Their Microbiomes

Microplastics, tiny plastic bits under five millimetres, are causing big trouble in our waterways. These little pieces are gathering in urban freshwater ponds, affecting creatures like Daphnia, which are vital for these ecosystems. Scientists looked at how microplastics affect Daphnia's health and t

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Keeping Rehab Pros: Ideas from Canada's Quebec

In many parts of the world, good health workers are hard to find. This problem is even bigger in fields like occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (S-LP). Many professionals leave or switch jobs, causing trouble for health systems. So, researchers in Quebec,

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Dec 13 2024FINANCE

How Not Buying a House Led to a Fortune Lost

Meet Amos Nadler, a behavioral finance professor who decided to test his theories in reality. He dabbled in the stock market, buying Nvidia shares when they were just a few dollars each. He owned somewhere between $800 to $1, 000 worth of Nvidia, and sold a good chunk of them before 2014. At the tim

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Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

Revamping Pb(II) Catalysts for Green Energy Production

Did you know that researchers are cooking up new ways to make clean energy? Instead of relying on traditional methods, they’re now exploring how to use lead compounds, specifically Pb(II) carboxylate catalysts, to generate both oxygen and hydrogen. This is a big deal because these gases are crucial

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Why Biden Thinks Name-Dropping Matters

President Biden recently shared an interesting thought during a speech at the Brookings Institution. He joked that former President Trump's name on COVID-era stimulus checks helped him gain credit, while his own checks didn't have his name. This isn't just a joke—it's a lesson in politics. Over the

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

President Biden Gives a Fresh Start to Over 1, 500 Americans

Imagine this: 1, 500 people get a second chance at life, thanks to a presidential decision. These individuals were serving time at home due to COVID-19 safety measures and have shown they're ready to be productive members of society again. Plus, 39 people with non-violent crime records will have the

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

FBI Director Wray to Step Down: What's Next?

The FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, has made a big decision. He plans to leave his job at the end of Biden's term. This move comes as President-elect Trump has been criticizing Wray and wants to choose his own FBI director. Wray has been in charge since 2017, when Trump picked him for the

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