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The Lure of Emotionally-Complex Video Games By Caren Chesler In the game Life is Strange, the main character, Maxine Caulfield, is an 18-year-old high school student with an interest in photography. She has recently moved back to her Oregon hometown, and upon entering a school bathroom, witnesses the shooting of a girl with blue hair. […]
The curious case of the shrinking genome Scientists are exploring why some creatures throw away bits of their DNA during development By Alla Katsnelson To do their lab work, Laura Ross and her team must conduct an itty-bitty surgery. First, they dissect out the reproductive tissues of the black-winged fungus gnat, a diminutive black […]
2023-06-15 Foster Kids in Casino Hotels? It Happened in Rural Nevada Amid Widespread Foster Home Shortages Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez ELKO, Nev. — Brandy Holbrook spent April driving hundreds of miles across four counties in northeastern Nevada to deliver a plea to local leaders about a smoldering crisis in the regional foster care system. […]
The Crucial Role of Amino Acids in Brain Health: Functions, Significance, and Therapeutic Potential By Editorial Team TungstenEinsteinium, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Amino acids play a crucial role in brain health and function. These organic compounds are the building blocks of proteins, which are essential for the structure and […]
The Transformative Power of Meditation: Unveiling the Benefits for Body and Brain By Editorial Team Introduction: Meditation is a practice that has been embraced by cultures worldwide for centuries. Rooted in ancient traditions, meditation has evolved into a modern-day tool for enhancing overall well-being. Beyond its spiritual and philosophical origins, […]
2023-06-14 Biden Admin Implores States to Slow Medicaid Cuts After More Than 1M Enrollees Dropped Hannah Recht Too many Americans are losing Medicaid coverage because of red tape, and states should do more to make sure eligible people keep their health insurance, the Biden administration said Monday. More than a million Americans have […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-06-14 Having cats as pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort. Not only do cats provide unconditional love and affection, but they can also help improve your mental health. Studies have shown that having cats as pets can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even increase feelings […]
Lost and Found: Tips for Managing Commonly Misplaced Items (StatePoint) In the haste to break free from your pandemic routine, you may find your new schedule overwhelming and hectic. And with that, comes the inconvenience of misplacing commonly used items. According to a survey conducted by Bluetooth tracking company Pixie, Americans spend an […]
Are people lying more since the rise of social media and smartphones? Some forms of technology seem to facilitate lying more than others. solitude72/iStock via Getty Images David Markowitz, University of Oregon Technology has given people more ways to connect, but has it also given them more opportunities to lie? You might text your friend […]
2023-06-13 What Does a Chatbot Know About Eating Disorders? Users of a Help Line Are About to Find Out Kate Wells, Michigan Radio For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Last […]