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Ridge High School Trials Phone-Free Days

January 10, 2025

Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w

technology

Speed Up Your PC with Microsoft's Free Tool

January 9, 2025

Ever wished you could make your computer run faster without spending a dime? Good news! Microsoft has a free tool called PC Manager that can do just that. It's like giving your PC a tune-up, but without any tools or expertise needed. Computers can get slow over time because they collect junk files

health

Testing Teens' Water Skills: A Study

January 9, 2025

Ever wondered how good kids are at handling themselves in water? Researchers decided to find out by testing a bunch of healthy teens. They used a special test called the aquaticity assessment to measure how well these kids could perform and behave in water. The score they got could tell if they were

sports

Boxers in Virtual Reality: How Blur Affects their Game

January 9, 2025

Did you know that professional boxers were recently tested in a virtual reality (VR) world with blurry vision? Researchers wanted to see if blur would mess up their performance or change how they look at their opponents. In this VR boxing setup, boxers had to dodge and counterattack against punches.

sports

Cooper Flagg's Late Surge Saves Duke's Day

January 8, 2025

Imagine this: you're watching a basketball game, and your team is struggling. Then, out of nowhere, one player steps up and turns the tide. That's exactly what happened when Cooper Flagg took over in the second half for Duke. His comeback shows just how much one person can change the outcome of a ga

finance

Fun Times Ahead? Investors Weigh Options

January 8, 2025

Are you thinking about investing in Six Flags, the theme park giant? A recent report by Steven Wieczynski from Stifel Nicolaus recommends buying FUN stock with a $64. 00 price target, even though it currently sits at $47. 88. Wieczynski’s track record shows he's reliable, with a 5-star rating, 14. 2

science

High Temperatures and Swab Quality: Testing ASF Detection

January 8, 2025

In the battle against African swine fever (ASF), early detection is crucial. Australia's remote, hot regions are at risk due to their large feral pig populations and proximity to countries with ASF. A recent study explored whether high temperatures in these areas could affect the accuracy of dry swa

business

Nvidia's AI Ambition: From Gaming to Autonomous Cars

January 8, 2025

Everyone knows Nvidia for their gaming chips, but the company has much bigger plans. At the recent CES 2025 tech show, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new roadmap focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in self-driving cars, robotics, and other cutting-edge fields. Nvidia is also cooking up new video g

technology

Preparing for an AI-Powered Workforce: What Businesses Need to Know

January 8, 2025

Artificial intelligence agents, or AI agents, are set to transform the workplace. By 2025, one in four enterprises are expected to use generative AI, and that number is projected to double by 2027. This shift means companies need a new mindset. Instead of being just another tool, AI agents will take

sports

Track and Field: A Century of Change with Noah Lyles and Harold Abrahams

January 8, 2025

Imagine running the 100m race a hundred years apart. That's what Noah Lyles and Harold Abrahams did. Lyles, the 27-year-old Olympic champion, clocked 9. 79 seconds in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Abrahams, from the 1924 Games, ran the same distance in 10. 6 seconds. That's a difference of 0. 81 seconds,