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The Science Behind Muscle Memory
What is Muscle Memory and Why is it Amazing? Have you ever played a sport? Do you play a musical instrument? Can you drive a car? Can you write that formula even though you don’t consciously remember it? If you can do any one of these things, you’ve used your muscle memory. There are countless…
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Politics Encroaching on Education
In a stunning move of politics encroaching on education, College Board sent out a memo stating that their AP Psychology course would no longer be offered in the state of Florida due to its laws “restricting K-12 lessons on sexual identity and gender” according to Politico. The statement claimed that Florida “has said districts are…
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Potential New Function of CRISPR-Cas System Discovered
What is CRISPR-Cas9? CRISPR (pronounced “crisper”) is shorthand for CRISPR-Cas9, where Cas stands for CRISPR-associated. CRISPR is an enzyme that acts like a pair of molecular scissors, capable of cutting strands of DNA. This enzyme is a family of DNA sequences found in the genomes of prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria. These organisms use CRISPR-derived…
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Covid Diaries
It used to twitter before though it was never descried,It used to fly before though it was never recognised,Today it trills and is heard as well,Heedlessly it soars through the sky where merrily itdwells.This is the kind of arena,Don’t you think must span through the whole era,No one can stop us from leading towards destruction,Do…
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Ecuadorian Political Assassination
In a shocking turn of events, the world recently witnessed the tragic assassination of Ecuadorian journalist and activist, Fernando Villavicencio. Known for his unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable, Villavicencio’s untimely demise has left a void in the realm of investigative journalism. Villavicencio was a beacon of hope for…
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Supreme Court vs Navajo Nation
On June 22nd, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in a case regarding the tribe’s water usage. In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS decided that the federal government has no obligation to supply water to Native American tribes. What launched this case? In the 1868 treaty, the Navajo Nation agreed to cease…
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Meet Apple’s Vision Pro
Apple’s World-Wide Developer Conference this year was filled with surprises. At most WWDCs, Apple only goes over the updates to our device’s operating systems, but this year, they have included much more. Not only did they finish their transition from Intel chips to Apple Silicon chips by announcing their new Mac Pro, but they also announced…
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N. Korea Likely Behind Cryptocurrency Hack
Over the past five years, North Korea has been able to steal $721 million from Japan worth cryptocurrency through hacker groups as reported by the Nikkei business daily. Elliptic states that a total of $2.3 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen from businesses by North Korea in the last half a decade. Right after North…
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Past Lives: A Spiritual and Endearing Movie
Slow burners are like drinking a hot cup of tea on a cold day: they take time to adjust to but the end results are so satisfying. I felt this same sentiment after watching “Past Lives,” the new directorial debut by Celine Song, starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. The movie spiked my…
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Search for the Titanic Submersible
The Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate, was launched and set sail on the 18th of June, 2023 to the famous shipwreck of the Titanic. It had five occupants including the co-founder of OceanGate. 1 hour and 45 minutes after starting its dive, it lost communication with its mother ship, The Polar Prince, and was…
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Mountain Ranges Inside the Earth
Researchers discovered mountain ranges 410 miles deep into the Earth that are up to 4 times the height of Mount Everest. Read further to find out how. Background Info Starting at the center, Earth is composed of 4 layers: the inner core, the outer core, the mantle, and the crust. Since the crust is the…
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The Tilting
The Earth spins on its axis with a tilt which it has sported for a long time. The tilt was hypothetically caused by Theia, an ancient planet, that crashed into Earth and knocked it off-kilter. This was also said to be the beginning of our moon’s life: as it was created from the debris caused…
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Mysteries Surrounding Collapse of Kakhovka Dam
Four thousand. That’s the number of people who were displaced from their homes after one of the largest disasters in Europe for many decades: the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka Dam. On the other hand, while this was an enormous disaster that had many political and social effects, no one is quite sure what exactly…
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Messi to Sign With Inter Miami from PSG
Lionel Messi, one of the finest soccer superstars of our generation, is planning to sign on with Inter Miami. Just a couple days after he noted that he will not be staying with Paris Saint-Germain, Messi declared in an interview his plans to move to Miami. Possible Moves Messi’s sparkling career establishes him as one…
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What are Virgin Births in Animals?
Parthenogenesis, commonly referred to as virgin birth, has been brought back into the limelight when a recent case of a crocodilian was reported–a first. Introducing a first An American crocodile named Coquita has been in isolation for 16 years in a zoo in Costa Rica known as Parque Reptilanda, where she laid her eggs. Given…
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Why Are We Reading Less? Ways to Inspire Readers Again
Reading: whether we like it or not, it is something we all do in our practical lives. From glancing at letters on a screen to gazing at an advertisement, it is clear that reading is as vital to our everyday lives as it was thousands of years ago. Books, on the other hand, are a…
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World Record for Longest Solo Cooking Marathon
Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef and restauranteur who has broken the world record for longest solo cooking marathon. A Woman with a Goal Hilda Baci initially scheduled for the marathon to last 96 hours. The marathon started on Thursday May 11th and ended on Monday May 15th. Hilda…
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Prince vs Paparazzi
Prince Harry, though no longer addressed as His Royal Highness, has yet again stepped into the limelight with a case that claims that journalists hacked his phone. His claims are targeted against three Mirror titles – The Daily Mirror, The Sunday Mirror, and People – all of whom denied all claims, as well as Rupert…
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How to Cope with Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are such a terrifying experience since they come up unexpectedly and suddenly. When experiencing a panic attack, one could experience the following symptoms: shortness of breath(hyperventilating), having a racing heartbeat, shaking, sweating, fear of impending doom. Though different people show different symptoms when experiencing this intense episode of fear, in the moment one…
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Unraveling Pakistan’s Political Crisis
Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads, facing a deepening political crisis that has sparked concerns both within its borders and across the world. The persistent issue of military interference in civilian affairs has rekindled debates on democracy, governance, and the potential ramifications for the international community. Understanding the consequences of this crisis is crucial for…
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