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May 09 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Trauma: How Past Hurts Affect Teenagers' Decision Making

Adolescence is a tough time for everyone. But for teens who have gone through complex childhood trauma, it can be even harder. Complex childhood trauma, or CCT, is when a kid faces repeated and prolonged bad experiences. This can mess with their brain development, making it tougher for them to handl

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May 09 2025HEALTH

3D Printers: The Invisible Threat in Schools and Offices

Most people have heard of 3D printers. They are cool machines that build things layer by layer. Over the last ten years, these devices have become super popular. You can find them in schools, universities, offices, and even hospitals. They are not just for big companies anymore. Anyone can get a des

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May 09 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Scars of Roboski: 12 Years On

The Roboski incident, which happened on December 28, 2011, is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of military actions. This event, carried out by the Turkish Air Force, resulted in the deaths of 34 innocent people, including 19 young children. The impact of this tragedy was not just phy

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May 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unexpected Guest: A TV Show's Surprising Choice

In the world of streaming services, unexpected things can happen. Take for example, the comedy show "The Studio" on Apple TV+. The show's creator, Seth Rogen, had a unique opportunity to feature a big-name executive. But he made a surprising choice. Apple TV+ wanted their CEO, Tim Cook, to make a b

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May 08 2025HEALTH

How Disasters Hit Those Fighting Opioid Addiction

The opioid crisis has been a major public health issue since 2017. It is still a big problem. During this time, there were 164 disasters that cost 1 billion dollars or more. These events can be very tough on people who use drugs. But, how well do opioid treatment programs handle these disasters? Thi

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May 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rocks to the Rescue: Carbon Storage and Weathering

The world is looking for ways to tackle climate change. Two methods are getting attention: enhanced rock weathering and geologic carbon storage. Both have the potential to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But how do they work? And can they really make a difference? First,

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May 08 2025HEALTH

The Heart's Secret Messengers: Cysteine's Role in Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular health is a big deal. It is something that affects everyone. The heart and blood vessels work together to keep the body running smoothly. But did you know that tiny parts of proteins called cysteine residues play a huge role in this process? These tiny parts can sense changes in the b

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May 08 2025SPORTS

Unwanted Doping Dilemma: The Hidden Dangers of Intimate Moments

The world of sports is no stranger to doping scandals. One such incident involved a female athlete who was found to have traces of a substance called ligandrol in her system. This substance is part of a group known as selective androgen receptor modulators, or SARMs. These compounds are similar to a

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

Meeting of the Minds: Exploring Earth's Hidden Life

The world of science is always buzzing with exciting events. One such gathering brought together brilliant minds from two major societies. These societies focus on how life interacts with the environment, both above and below ground. This meeting was a big deal. It allowed experts to share their lat

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

How Learning Changes How We See Faces

Familiarity with faces can greatly affect how we recognize them. This is because our brains store faces in a sort of mental "face space. " When we see a face often, it changes how we see it and how we compare it to other faces. But how exactly does this happen? Researchers looked into this by condu

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