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How Earthworms, Bacteria, and Time Dance Together

January 19, 2025

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

politics

Why Did Republicans Boot Mike Turner?

January 18, 2025

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. ...

health

A Unique Kneecap Fracture: The Story of a 22-Year-Old

January 17, 2025

Imagine this: a 22-year-old guy gets into a motorbike accident. Sounds normal, right? But here's where it gets interesting. He ends up with a rare fracture, one that's more common in kids aged 8 to 16. It's called an inferior patellar sleeve fracture, and it's not something you see every day. Docto

sports

Dak Prescott's Mixed Feelings on Coach McCarthy's Exit

January 16, 2025

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has mixed feelings about coach Mike McCarthy's departure. He praised McCarthy as a "great dude" and felt blessed to play under him. However, Prescott acknowledged the business side of the NFL when discussing McCarthy's exit. Last year, Prescott had his most e

politics

Pence Group Slams Trump's Health Pick Over Abortion Stance

January 16, 2025

Mike Pence, former Vice President under Donald Trump, hasn't left politics completely. His organization, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is actively opposing one of Trump's Cabinet picks. They're taking aim at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's been nominated for Health and Human Services Secretary. Th

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Yoga for Better Memory: A Scientific Experiment

January 16, 2025

Have you ever thought about how exercise could help improve your memory? Scientists have been exploring a gentle form of exercise called "Yoga-like" to see if it can slow down the effects of Alzheimer's disease. You might know that running or other aerobic exercises can help with brain health, but t

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Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggers Massive Drone Attack

January 15, 2025

In a significant escalation, Ukraine has launched a major attack on Russian territory. The assault included firing six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russian regions. Additionally, Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks to date.

business

Workers' Big Strike: A Look at Amazon's Labor Struggle

January 15, 2025

In December, Amazon workers across the U. S. went on strike, demanding better pay and conditions. This wasn't just any strike—it was the biggest in Amazon's history. Filmmakers Stephen Maing and Brett Story captured the action in a 10-minute short called Local One. Amazon's size and power make this

business

Boeing's Bumpy 2024: Orders Up, Deliveries Down

January 15, 2025

Boeing wrapped up a challenging 2024 with a mixed bag of news. Despite landing 142 orders in December, mostly for the troubled 737 Max, the company's deliveries continued to lag. This year was rough from the start, with orders almost coming to a halt after a door plug mishap on an Alaska Airlines fl

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Combining Data to Understand Violence: A New Approach

January 15, 2025

Violence research often faces hurdles due to data access and safety concerns. While individual studies exist, combining data sources is rare. Ideally, linking data from the same individuals over time could help understand violence experiences and their impacts. This paper demonstrates how to create