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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

How Schooling Shapes Our Brain's Future

Dementia is a scary word. It's a condition that affects how we think, remember, and even who we are. But here's something interesting: how much schooling we have can make a big difference in how likely we are to get it. Schooling isn't just about getting a job or making money. It's also about keepi

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Feb 20 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery of Ancient Collisions in the Zagros Mountains

The Zagros Mountains, a massive range stretching across Iran, hold secrets of ancient collisions between continents. To understand when these collisions happened, scientists use various methods. They study rocks, minerals, and tiny crystals called zircons. These techniques help them figure out the t

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Feb 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Exit 'SNL50' Concert After Jimmy Fallon's Joke

Saturday Night Live marked its golden anniversary with a star-studded concert. The event, titled SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, was a musical extravaganza. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the many celebrities who attended. The concert featured a mix of musical performances and comedi

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Echoes of Autocracy: Trump's Tactics and Global Strongmen

Living in China as a journalist gave a unique perspective on the current US presidency. Many Americans are confused by Trump's actions, seeing them as a chaotic mix of strange and unrelated moves. But there's a pattern to it, one that resembles the behavior of strongmen in other countries.

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Feb 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dongmen Village: Where Roots Run Deep and Green

Dongmen Village, nestled in the heart of Fujian Province, China, is more than just a place on a map. It's a community where people's deep love for their home drives them to take action for sustainability. The villagers here don't just talk about their love for their village; they show it through the

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Feb 14 2025SCIENCE

Lamarck's 280th Birthday: How His Ideas Shaped Modern Health Science

Imagine this: a scientist way back in the 1800s, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, had some pretty interesting ideas about how we inherit traits and adapt to our surroundings. He was a pioneer in his time, and his theories have made a comeback in a big way. 2024 marks 280 years since his birth, and his ideas

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Spirituality and Gender: Unveiling Family Life and Well-being

In Iran, where tradition and faith greatly influence families -- something true to many cultures -- understanding the different stuff that goes on in Iran households is essential. But here’s the twist: not much has been looked into understanding how spirituality and gender affect happiness and well-

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Discovering Karst Beauty Through Your Eyes

The World Natural Heritage sites are some of the most stunning places on Earth. They are all unique and cannot be replaced. They have a special look to them and are often visited by tourists. These locations stand out, and one of the most beautiful sites are the karst or limestone landscapes. Locat

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Finland's New Children's Hospital: A Shift in Healthcare Funding

Finland's new Children's Hospital caused a stir when it opened in 2018. The funds for this huge project came from a massive charity drive. This method of raising funds is not something new, it's a return to a previous time when charities played a big role in hospitals. The hospital is a break from

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Feb 08 2025CELEBRITIES

Big Brother Blues: Andrew's Epstein Emails Stir Family Stir

Start with Prince Andrew. He's run into big trouble for his secretive relationship with infamous predator Jeffrey Epstein. Many people around the royal family think Andrew could not do something to keep out of trouble. The Palace was disappointed at him trying to fool everyone about his conversa

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