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A New Branch on the Human Family Tree?

January 26, 2025

Imagine the human family tree is a big puzzle. Scientists have been adding new pieces for years. Recently, they found some bones in China that don't fit any known ancient human relative. These bones belong to a new species with a huge brain, even bigger than ours! Some scientists think this species

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Can Lung Surgery Be Done Without Special Tools?

January 26, 2025

Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i

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Saturday's Sport Showdown: High School Teams in Action

January 26, 2025

Let's talk about what happened last Saturday, January 25th. There were some thrilling high school sports events that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. In boys' basketball, Little Falls beat St. Francis by a score of 63 to 58. Meanwhile, Kimball faced a tough opponent in Rockford, losing wit

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Hip Surgery Techniques: Interportal vs. Periportal Capsulotomies

January 25, 2025

When it comes to hip arthroscopy, how surgeons manage the hip capsule during surgery can make a big difference in preventing post-surgery instability. Two techniques are often used: interportal and periportal capsulotomies. The periportal approach is thought to be less invasive and may help reduce t

science

The Flexible Waiting Game: A New Tool for Delay Discounting

January 25, 2025

Are you impatient? Do you prefer getting things now rather than later? This tendency is called delay discounting (DD). It's how we devalue rewards based on how long we have to wait for them. DD can be messed up in various health issues and changes as we grow. Many current tests for DD are protected

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Cowboys' QB Coach Tolzien Moves On

January 25, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys are shaking things up on their coaching staff. After promoting Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, the team is parting ways with their quarterbacks coach, Scott Tolzien. Tolzien's contract has expired, and his future plans are unknown. Tolzien has been with the Cowboys since 2020

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Mapping Temperatures: A New Trick for Scientists

January 25, 2025

Measuring temperature in large spaces like a room can be tricky. Traditional methods using emission spectroscopy can't give a full view. Scientists found a smarter way using data from spectroscopy. They tried two approaches. First, they used something called feature engineering, which is like findin

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Can Old Drugs Fight COVID-19?

January 25, 2025

Imagine a virus that's causing chaos all around the world. Sounds scary, right? Well, scientists are on a mission to stop this virus, called SARS-CoV-2, from doing more harm. They've discovered that a key part of the virus, called RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRp), is vital for its growth. So, may

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Hip Impingement Surgery: What Matters?

January 24, 2025

Hip impingement syndrome (FAIS) is commonly treated with arthroscopic surgery, where doctors remove bone bumps and repair the hip's soft tissue. Different doctors have different ways of doing this, using various tools and methods. They also have distinct ways to help patients recover after surgery.

lifestyle

A New Day, New Chances for All

January 24, 2025

Today is all about fresh starts, especially for those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th. It's time to let go of the past and welcome change with open arms. Forgiveness and truth can mend even the toughest relationships. Your leadership skills will shine when you reach out to others. Don't miss th