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Rewarding Reads: How St. Cloud is Boosting Literacy with Baseball

April 23, 2025

The St. Cloud Rox Reading Program has hit a home run with participation in 2025. Since its launch in 2012, the program has grown to include over 20, 000 students from 59 elementary schools. This initiative is all about getting kids excited about reading outside of school hours. It isn't just about r

health

Guar Gum's New Trick: Healing Skin the Smart Way

April 23, 2025

Skin is a superhero. It guards the body against nasty invaders like bacteria, viruses, and harmful sun rays. But when skin gets hurt, it can be a real pain, literally. Traditional dressings help, but they often need frequent changes and can cause more harm when removed. So, scientists are on the hun

sports

Quarterback and Tight End: Two Paths in San Francisco

April 22, 2025

The 49ers offseason workouts are underway, and the team's key players are taking different paths. Brock Purdy, the 25-year-old quarterback, is actively participating in the voluntary workouts. Meanwhile, George Kittle, the 31-year-old tight end, is notably absent. Purdy is in the spotlight this off

science

Boosting Hydrogen Peroxide Production with a Sweet Twist

April 22, 2025

The quest to make hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) through electrochemistry is tough. It needs a stable and high-performing electrode-electrolyte interface. A recent breakthrough used glucose to tweak the environment around this interface. This was done by sticking glucose onto graphite felt. The result? A

environment

Birds in Captivity: The Gender Gap and Its Conservation Impact

April 22, 2025

Birds in zoos and wildlife parks are often the last hope for species on the brink of disappearing forever. These places are crucial for saving birds from extinction. But there is a problem that needs attention. The number of male and female birds in these places is often not equal. This imbalance ca

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Ten Years of Tracking Genetic Changes

April 22, 2025

In 2008, a significant shift occurred in the field of genetic testing. The College of American Pathologists began offering a proficiency testing program. This program was specifically designed to detect copy number variations in a constitutional setting. This is often referred to as CYCGH. The goal

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Keep Your Knees Safe: The Power of Preventing ACL Injuries

April 22, 2025

The knee is a crucial joint that bears a lot of weight and stress. It is a complex structure that allows for a wide range of movements. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key part of the knee. It plays a vital role in keeping the knee stable. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are quite common,

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Health Goals in Southeast Asia: A Look at 2030

April 22, 2025

The United Nations has set some big goals for the world to reach by 2030. These goals, known as the Sustainable Development Goals, include targets for health and well-being. For the countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, there are some serious hurdles to overcome. These n

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Medicaid's Coverage of Heart-Protecting Diabetes Drugs

April 22, 2025

Medicaid is a big deal for many people with type 2 diabetes. But here is the thing. It is not clear how well it covers certain drugs. These drugs are special. They do more than just manage blood sugar. They also protect the heart. These drugs are called SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.

technology

Simplifying Complex Math Problems with Clever Coding

April 22, 2025

Stochastic integer programs are notoriously tricky to solve. They involve a lot of guesswork and can take ages to compute. This is especially true for two-stage SIPs. So, what is the solution? A smart way to tackle this is by using a conditional variational autoencoder. This fancy term is just a too