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Exploring Thin and Porous: The World of Triazine Materials

January 24, 2025

Triazine materials, like CTFs and 2D-TPs, are superstars in the world of porous organic compounds. They're made of triazine units, which are tiny but mighty nitrogen-rich fragments. CTFs, or Covalent Triazine Frameworks, have unique shapes and excellent properties, making them super useful for tasks

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Learning About Death: A Different Kind of Class

January 24, 2025

Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t

health

Boosting Teen Awareness: A Serious Game on Fertility

January 24, 2025

Fertility issues are on the rise, impacting one in six adults worldwide. As people delay having kids and lifestyles change, the need for fertility awareness grows. Let's dive into the views on a game called 'FActs! ', designed to educate teens on fertility. The game starts with basic questions like

politics

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

January 24, 2025

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

technology

Chromebooks Get a Facelift: Controlling Your Computer with Just Your Face

January 24, 2025

Imagine using your face to control your Chromebook. Google is making this a reality with Face control, an AI-powered feature that lets users navigate their device using facial gestures and expressions. This tool, initially revealed in December, is now rolling out to more users. Face control allows p

politics

Healey's New Budget: Sweet Taxes, Hospital Shifts, and Transit Boosts

January 24, 2025

Governor Maura Healey recently unveiled her budget plan for the next fiscal year, and it's a mix of investments and tough calls. The $62 billion proposal aims to boost various areas like education and housing. One big change? Taxing candy and cutting mental health jobs. The budget also looks at clos

education

Cell Phones in Schools: Should Massachusetts Ban Them?

January 24, 2025

Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's

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Could a Morning-After Pill Be the New Abortion Option?

January 24, 2025

A recent study has sparked interest in a potential new method for pregnancy termination. The drug in question, ulipristal acetate, is better known as the active ingredient in the contraceptive morning-after pill Ella. Unlike mifepristone, which has been a focal point for legal battles, ulipristal ac

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Digital Data in Health: How Blending Research Styles Promotes Teamwork

January 24, 2025

In today’s digital era, health research heavily relies on digital data. This shift calls for teamwork across different fields to tackle the tricky methods and hurdles that come with this data. Typically, health research follows a clear, step-by-step path, while data science takes a more flexible, ex

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Slimming Meds and Pregnancy: A New Approach for Obese Women

January 24, 2025

Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca