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Top Performers to Watch in This Weekend's Basketball Showdown

December 21, 2024

This weekend, the CBS Sports Classic is taking place at Madison Square Garden. North Carolina will face No. 18 UCLA first, and then No. 4 Kentucky will go up against Ohio State. While North Carolina hasn't had the best start, their star guard RJ Davis is still shining. He's averaging 18. 6 points an

education

Unlocking Modern Value: Young People’s Perspectives on Intangible Cultural Heritage

December 20, 2024

Ever thought about how cultural traditions, festivals, and crafts from centuries ago are still alive today? You might be surprised to know that many young people are discovering and appreciating these intangible cultural heritages thanks to social media. This digital shift has not only preserved the

business

Home Sales Jump in November, but Investors Pause

December 19, 2024

November saw a surprising boost in home sales, with a 4. 8% increase compared to October. This puts sales at an impressive 4. 15 million units annually, according to the National Association of Realtors. The best part? This is a 6. 1% rise from last year, making it the third-highest pace of the year

business

Qatar Airways Brings Holiday Fun with AI Adventure

December 19, 2024

This festive season, Qatar Airways is making waves with its new AI-powered campaign. Instead of just offering flights, the airline lets you star in a holiday-themed adventure. You can swap your face with funny characters like elves and snowmen, and even win business class tickets! It's all about mak

health

Apps and Glasses: A New Way to Help Parkinson's Patients?

December 19, 2024

Parkinson's disease doesn't just affect movement, it can also mess with how people see and think. There's no medicine to fix this, so scientists are looking for other ways to help. They're testing if using a special app and glasses that flash light could improve these issues. A small study found tha

environment

Plastic in the Air: A Hidden Health Threat

December 19, 2024

Ever heard of tiny plastic bits floating in the air? Surprisingly, they're everywhere! From worn-out tires to decomposing trash, these microplastics are making their way into our bodies. Recent research suggests they might be behind some serious health issues like infertility, colon cancer, and brea

health

The Unusual Journey of Blood in the Brain

December 19, 2024

Meet John, a 54-year-old man who had a special map of his brain's blood vessels made. This map, called a computed tomography angiogram (CTA), showed something unique. John's left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) wasn't just getting blood from the vertebrobasilar system, like most people. It also had

environment

How Microplastics Interact with Tetracycline Antibiotics

December 19, 2024

Imagine you're looking at tiny pieces of plastic like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS). These are called microplastics. Scientists wanted to know how well these microplastics could pick up a certain type of antibiotic called tetracycline (TC). They did some cool expe

environment

How Microplastics Help Antibiotics Travel in Groundwater

December 19, 2024

You’ve probably heard that microplastics (MPs) are bad for the environment, but did you know they also help antibiotics move around in groundwater? This happens because MPs can carry antibiotics like oxytetracycline (OTC) as they journey through soil and surface water. According to research, this me

environment

Microplastics in Compost: A Hidden Threat

December 19, 2024

You might think compost is all about turning waste into something useful, but there's a hidden problem lurking inside: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are sneaking into our compost from various sources like domestic trash, sewage sludge, and agricultural waste. Once they're in there, the