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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Resilience Helps Musicians Beat Hidden Childhood Stress

Musicians sometimes suffer from a rare problem called musician’s dystonia, where their hands or arms suddenly act out of control while playing. It is a task‑specific disorder that can affect up to one in every hundred professional players, and doctors still do not know all the reasons it happens.

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Rocket Journeys: From Tiny Beginnings to Giant Dreams

The first liquid‑fuel rocket, named “Nell, ” lifted only 41 feet on its debut a century ago. Though modest, it sparked the era of spaceflight that would see humans walk on the Moon decades later. Celebrating this milestone, several staff members share their most memorable launch experiences. One

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Plants from the Philippines Show Promise Against Staph Bacteria

A review looked at many studies that test Philippine plants for fighting Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of infections. The bacteria can spread in homes and hospitals, and it is becoming harder to treat because of drug resistance. Because of this problem, scientists are searching for new

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Mar 16 2026OPINION

A Teen’s Unplanned Irish Journey

I was fifteen and alone in Dublin, a city that felt more like the 1950s than the modern world. A last‑minute change sent me from a planned trip to Greece straight into an Irish airport, where I was clueless about how to use the local phones. A friendly couple, Sheelagh and Eddie McDonnell, had left

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Liverpool Fans Demand Change After Stoppage‑Time Draw

Liverpool lost a chance to climb the table when they finished 1‑1 with Tottenham, a team that was struggling on the day. A stoppage‑time goal by Richarlison erased Dominik Szoboszlai’s early free‑kick advantage and left the crowd at Anfield with mixed feelings. The reaction was clear: boos, empty se

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Simple Enzymes from Kimchi Bacteria Break Down Plant Fibers

A special bacteria that lives in kimchi was studied to find useful enzymes. Scientists looked at its entire DNA map and found many genes that could split sugars. They chose three of those genes to test in a lab. Two were called LbXyl43A and LbXyl43B, and the third was LbBgl3. These genes we

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Mar 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Share Their Scariest Fan Encounters

Celebrities often face intense and sometimes frightening situations with fans. These encounters can range from unsettling to downright dangerous. For instance, Dolly Parton once found a baby left at her gate with a note claiming the child was named Jolene, inspired by her hit song. This bizarre situ

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

High-Speed Communication Breakthrough: The Power of Sb2(S, Se)3/CdS

In the world of technology, there's a big push to make devices that can handle light in smart ways. One such device is a photodetector, which turns light into electrical signals. Recently, scientists made a big leap forward with a new type of photodetector. This isn't just any photodetector—it's sel

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Boron's Thin Wonder: The Hurdles and Hope

Borophene, a single layer of boron atoms, is a standout in the world of two-dimensional materials. Its unique structure gives it special properties, like high electron mobility and flexibility. But it's not all smooth sailing. Making borophene without flaws is tough, and it doesn't like being expose

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Marcus Ericsson Wins First IndyCar Pole at Arlington

The 35‑year‑old Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson finally broke through after a tough season, grabbing the first pole of his IndyCar career at the new Java House Grand Prix in Arlington. He said he had been “pissed‑off” by his performance last year and that the offseason grind was paying off. Eri

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