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Jan 19 2025SCIENCE

How Earthworms, Bacteria, and Time Dance Together

Earthworms have tiny buddies living in their excretory organs. Two of these are Verminephrobacter and Flexibacter-like bacteria. Almost all lumbricid earthworms host Verminephrobacter, which are passed from parent to offspring. These bacteria have been with their earthworm friends for a very long ti

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

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Jan 19 2025SPORTS

The Kansas City Chiefs: Playoff Superstars

Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs' quarterback for seven seasons, has led his team to an impressive seven AFC Championship Games. The latest victory came against the Houston Texans in a 23-14 win during the divisional round of the playoffs. The Chiefs are now hosting the AFC title game again next Sunday.

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Are Men and Women Treated Differently for Hip Impingement?

Did you know that men and women might get different treatments for hip pain? A recent study looked at how sex affects hip arthroscopy, a surgery to fix hip impingement. Over ten years, researchers compared outcomes between men and women who had this surgery. They found that there are indeed some dif

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Jan 18 2025SPORTS

Notre Dame vs Ohio State: Why the Irish Might be Heading Home with a Trophy

As the stage was set for the National Championship game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes, the internet buzzed with predictions and opinions. With 15 games under their belt and the first year of the 12-team playoff, the Irish seem to be ticking all the right boxes. Notre Dame

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Jan 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Will iPhone 17 Air’s Tapered Design Remind You of the Old MacBook Air?

Apple is expected to launch an exciting new iPhone in 2025 called the iPhone 17 Air. This model is rumored to be very thin, possibly around 5. 5mm at its thinnest point. This is much thinner than previous iPhone models. Some people are wondering if this new iPhone will have a tapered design, like th

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

Why Did Republicans Boot Mike Turner?

Rep. Mike Turner once seemed like a rising star in the Republican party. He was even appointed chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. But recently, he got the boot from his fellow Republicans. Why? Because they thought he wasn't "MAGA" enough. Let's look back at how Turner got to this point.

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Jan 18 2025CRIME

Who's Causing Chaos in Prisons?

Did you know that in prisons across the U. S. , a small group of inmates is responsible for most of the trouble? According to a recent study, around 20% of prisoners cause about 90% of all rule breakings and write-ups. This is similar to the 80/20 rule, where 80% of outcomes come from just 20% of in

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Teens and Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword

Ever wondered how much time your teen spends on social media? A recent study explored the link between social media addiction and cyberbullying among adolescents. It turns out, the more time teens spend on social media, the higher their chances of experiencing or even participating in cyberbullying.

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Jan 18 2025EDUCATION

School Web Filters: Helpful or Hindering?

Imagine trying to learn Spanish with a teacher, only to find that the links he gives you are all blocked. That's what happened to Aleeza Siddique, a 15-year-old from Northern California. Her school's internet filter turned their lesson into a vocabulary drill. A new study by the Center for Democracy

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