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The X-Files Star's Surprising Encounter with Conspiracy Theories

May 1, 2025

David Duchovny, known for his role as Fox Mulder in The X-Files, has been linked to conspiracy theories for over three decades. This connection stems from his character's belief in the paranormal and the unusual. Duchovny, however, has always tried to distance himself from these theories in real lif

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How Our Views on Knowledge Shape Climate Conspiracy Beliefs

May 1, 2025

The way people view knowledge and science can greatly influence their beliefs in climate change conspiracies. This is a big deal because these conspiracy beliefs can really mess with efforts to tackle climate change. So, let's dive in and see how our views on knowledge and science play a role in a

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The Doctors' Plot: A Cold War Mystery

May 1, 2025

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Soviet Union was a place of fear and suspicion. The Cold War was heating up, and tensions were high. It was during this time that a strange and sinister event unfolded. A group of doctors, mostly Jewish, were accused of plotting to harm Soviet leaders. The acc

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Energy's Double Act in Red Algae

May 1, 2025

Red algae have a unique way of handling energy. They use light-harvesting proteins to capture energy from sunlight. This is not a new fact. What is new is the discovery that these proteins can also be activated by heat alone. This means that red algae can use two different forms of energy to pow

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The Hidden Hurdles in Contraceptive Care

May 1, 2025

Contraceptive care is supposed to be all about the person. But there are hidden hurdles that make it tough. Most studies look at big-picture issues. They talk about things like how hard it is to get to a clinic or how much a service costs. The idea is that if these problems are fixed, people will ha

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How Happy Are Patients With Their Doctors in Scotland?

May 1, 2025

The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's i

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Why Do Some Shoulder Replacements Cause Bone Breaks?

May 1, 2025

The human shoulder is a complex joint. It allows for a wide range of motion. This makes it prone to issues as people age. One solution for severe shoulder problems is reverse shoulder arthroplasty. This is a type of surgery. It replaces the shoulder joint with an artificial one. The goal is to reduc

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Two Stars Team Up for a Wild Comedy

April 30, 2025

Rachel Zegler, the talented actress who recently played Snow White, is taking on a new role. She will be starring in a comedy drama called "She Gets It From Me. " In this film, she will play Nicky, a young woman who is trying to find her birth mother, Charlotte. Marisa Tomei, known for her role in t

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Lacrosse Team's Dark Night: When Hazing Turned Into Kidnapping

April 30, 2025

In Syracuse, New York, a group of high school students from Westhill High School found themselves in serious trouble after a prank gone wrong. The incident involved at least 11 students who are now facing felony kidnapping charges. The students had planned to haze younger members of the school’s l

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The Hidden Impact of Sports Betting Laws on Gambling Risks

April 30, 2025

A 2018 Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. This decision sparked worries about how it might affect problem gambling. A recent study dug into whether the legal status of sports betting influences the severity of gambling problems. The study looked at data from