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Mar 27 2026SCIENCE

Safety Gear Can Give a False Sense of Security

Backcountry adventures are getting more popular, and people often bring avalanche tools like transceivers and airbags. These devices have helped many survive falls, but they can also change how people act in danger. When someone feels protected by gear, they may take bigger risks – a trick called ri

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Mar 26 2026EDUCATION

Getting Kids Moving Again – How Schools Are Using Tech to Fix the Sitting Crisis

Back in the day, kids raced around playgrounds during recess and burned off energy in gym class. These days, many schools have cut gym or shortened recess to focus only on test scores. The result? More chairs, more screens, and less movement. Instead of trying to pull kids away from devices altogeth

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

When Newsrooms Put Feelings Before Facts

Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra

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Jan 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Talk the Talk, But Stay Put in the USA

Back in 2016, a bunch of famous folks in Hollywood said they'd pack their bags and leave the US if Donald Trump won the presidency. But here we are, a decade later, and most of them are still here. Funny how that works, right? Sharon Stone, the actress known for her roles in movies like "Basic Inst

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

The Malaria Treatment Mystery: A Closer Look at Mont Park Hospital's Experiment

Back in the 1920s, doctors thought they had a big win against a serious illness called neurosyphilis. They used malaria to treat patients at Mont Park Hospital in Australia. This idea won a Nobel Prize, so it was a huge deal at the time. But now, people are questioning if it really worked. A doctor

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Reality TV's Dark Side: A Look at To Catch a Predator and Its Impact

Back in the 2000s, many people, including a younger version of themselves, found shows like To Catch a Predator entertaining. It was seen as a reality show where alleged criminals were caught and arrested. But a recent documentary, Predators, has changed that perspective. Predators, released in 202

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unexpected Launch of a Science Icon

Back to the Future Part 3 might have ended, but its legacy lived on in an unexpected way. In 1991, CBS launched an animated series based on the popular movie franchise. Though it only ran for two seasons, this show left a mark that extended beyond the screen. The animated series introduced a new ti

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Nov 18 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader for SkySparc: Oliver Bussmann Takes the Helm

Oliver Bussmann has been chosen to lead SkySparc as the new Chairman of the Board. This move comes after a big investment from Bregal Milestone, a major player in the software private equity world. Bussmann is no stranger to the tech scene. He's got a strong background in financial technology and ha

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Nov 06 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Back Pain: A Smart Tech Approach

Back pain is not a one-size-fits-all issue. It's a complex problem that affects people differently. To tackle this, researchers are using advanced technology to study how people move. They want to see if there are distinct patterns in how individuals with back pain move their spines. The goal is to

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Aug 16 2025POLITICS

Washington's Crime Wave: A Look Back at Biden's 1992 Senate Speech

Back in 1992, Joe Biden, then a senator, had some strong words about crime in Washington, D. C. He was not alone in his concerns. Many people felt the same way. Biden spoke on the Senate floor about the dangers of driving in D. C. at night. He shared personal stories, like how he avoided stopping at

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