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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Eye Movements and Mind: How Lizards and Birds Pay Attention

Ever wondered how lizards and birds perceive their world? Scientists looked into this by studying how often these animals shift their gaze. Gazing around helps these critters change their focus, like switching channels on a TV. Lizards, generally loners, spend a lot of time resting. When they're up

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Zuckerberg's Surprise Shift: From Censorship to Free Speech

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and Instagram, has taken a surprising turn. On Tuesday, he announced that he’s ending fact-checking on his platforms in the US. This sudden shift left many people confused, as it aligns with Trump’s views. Zuckerberg’s politics have shifted right, but this isn’t

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery: How Arabidopsis Zygotes Grow Their Hemisphere-Like Tips

Have you ever wondered how tiny plant zygotes grow into complex shapes? Scientists did, and they found some fascinating answers. They used a special model to study Arabidopsis zygote cells, which grow in a unique hemisphere-like tip shape. This model helps understand how shape, stress, and strain al

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Jan 09 2025VIDEO-GAMES

Faith and Religion in Civilization 7: A Crucial Gear in Your Victory Strategy

In Civilization 7, one of the key aspects that shapes your civilization is Religion and Faith. Unlike previous games, Religion on its own won't grant you a victory. Instead, it becomes a powerful boost for other paths like Culture, Economy, Military, or Science. Let’s dive into how it all works, sta

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Zuckerberg's New Direction: Less Fact-Checking, More Free Speech

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has decided to end the company’s fact-checking program. This decision comes after facing pressure from conservatives who see these efforts as censorship. Zuckerberg now believes that reducing “censorship” and “restoring free expression” is more important. Researcher

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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

Restaurants Face Challenges as Drinking Habits Shift

As restaurants grapple with rising costs and declining sales, a new warning from the U. S. surgeon general could further strain their profits. The warning highlights the link between alcohol and cancer, coming at a time when many Americans are cutting back on dining out due to inflation. According t

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

The Incredible Comeback: Trae Young's Halfcourt Shot Stuns Jazz

It was a thrilling finish in Salt Lake City, with the Atlanta Hawks pulling off a stunning last-minute victory against the Utah Jazz. Trae Young, the Hawks' star guard, made an unbelievable shot from way beyond halfcourt as the clock ran out. This game-winning buzzer-beater gave the Hawks a 124-121

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Zinc and COVID Vaccines: A Japanese Study

Did you know that having adequate zinc in your blood might make the COVID-19 vaccine work better? That's what a study from Japan found. Researchers looked into how much zinc people had in their blood before getting the COVID vaccine. They wanted to see if it affected how well the vaccine worked. It

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Internet Safety: A Closer Look at Cyberbullying and Online Harassment Among Italian Teens

With more and more teens spending time online, it's important to understand the risks they face. One recent study focused on 697 Italian adolescents, aged around 15, and looked at the prevalence of cyberbullying and online sexual harassment. This study aimed to figure out if there's a connection bet

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Stress in Health Students: The Body Speaks

Lots of students in healthcare fields like dentistry and nursing manage hefty academic workloads and high expectations. This often leads to stress, which can show up in physical ways too, called somatization symptoms. Though these signs have been talked about a lot, not much focus has been given to

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