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How Do Family Gatherings Shape Kids' Behavior?

November 22, 2024

Kids' behavior is influenced by many things, but have you ever thought about how family events play a part? A recent study decided to dig into this, focusing on how celebratory family events might affect kids' behavior in late childhood. Traditionally, we know that kids learn a lot from their experi

health

How Development Partners Shape Health Funding in Senegal

November 21, 2024

Senegal, like many other low- and middle-income countries, needs to fund its health system in a fair and sustainable way to reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study looked into how international partners help shape Senegal's health financing. We talked to 32 important people and reviewed ke

science

Discovering Drug Puzzles: A New Trick for Finding Pioglitazone's Pieces

November 21, 2024

Imagine a puzzle where you need to find all the pieces that make up a drug called pioglitazone (PIO). Scientists usually have a tough time figuring out these pieces, called metabolites. They tried a new trick to make it easier. Instead of using just one dose of PIO, they mixed two different kinds to

entertainment

Stalker 2 Launch: Fixes and Feedback in Focus

November 21, 2024

Today marks the launch of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Xbox and PC, but players are already encountering technical hiccups. Developer GSC Game World has acknowledged these issues and assured fans that they're on the case. In a recent post, the studio said the game might have some "rough edges" b

entertainment

Backyard Sports: A New Generation of Gaming Fun

November 21, 2024

Get ready for some old-school sports action with a modern twist! Playground Productions has spilled the beans on their plans to bring back the beloved Backyard Sports franchise. This time, the game will hit next-gen consoles, packed with all your favorite characters and some fresh faces too. The new

entertainment

Remedy's Next Adventure: Action RPG Control 2

November 20, 2024

Remedy Entertainment just dropped a bombshell at their Capital Markets Day event. Their upcoming game, Control 2, is set to be the studio's first-ever action RPG. This is a big deal because Remedy has mostly stuck to action games, like Max Payne and Alan Wake 2. Sure, they've dabbled with weapon upg

education

Why Kids Play Nice with Their Schoolmates

November 20, 2024

Did you know that kids are more likely to share their toys or help each other out if they go to the same school? Scientists did an experiment with kids from fourth, sixth, and eighth grades to see if they'd cooperate more with classmates or kids from other schools. They found that younger kids, like

environment

Future Land Use in China: Balancing Development and Nature

November 20, 2024

Land use changes in the hilly red soil region (HRSR) of Southern China, particularly in Jiangxi Province, are a hot topic. These changes can impact local ecosystem services (ESs) like habitat quality, soil conservation, and water yield. We studied three scenarios for 2035: nature development (ND), e

entertainment

Why Half-Life 2: Episode 3 Froze Mid-Development

November 19, 2024

Ever wondered why Half-Life 2: Episode 3 never saw the light of day? A recent documentary from Valve itself dishes out some insightful details. The team had been working on a new ice gun that could freeze enemies, create cover, and even let players slide around like they were on a frosty skating rin

business

New Industrial Hub Takes Shape Near Dallas Love Field

November 19, 2024

In the bustling city of Dallas, Texas, a significant construction project is underway. Lincoln Property Company has begun work on a new industrial park, Brookhollow Business Center, close to Love Field. This development involves transforming a 17-acre truck terminal site on Empire Central Drive into