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A former Omaha Police officer caught with 150 images of child sexual abuse, including images he created, was sentenced Monday, with the mother of his victim asking the judge to give "this monster" the maximum sentence "for the sick, twisted, evil acts he committed."

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If parents prefer to associate with other parents, what does that mean for people who have decided against having kids?

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Here's a look at what affirmative action is — and isn’t — as well as what its effects are, and why, among others, the military has supported it for decades.

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A quick look at pickleball's uphill climb to mainstream success

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The tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome: A pediatrician explains how to protect your baby

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, his on-and-off girlfriend and others involved in the failed company were reportedly in a polycule together.

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Even weak tropical cyclones have grown more intense worldwide

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'Y'all,' that most Southern of Southernisms, is going mainstream – and it's about time

The use of "y'all" has often been seen as vulgar, low-class and uncultured. That’s starting to change.

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How parents can play a key role in prevention, treatment of teen mental health problems

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teenagers battle depression. Here's how parents can help.

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Fatherhood changes men's brains, according to before-and-after MRI scans

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Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans. A nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues

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Christmas trees can stay fresh for weeks – a well-timed cut and consistent watering are key

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White teachers often talk about Black students in racially coded ways, research finds

Though difficult to pinpoint, white educators often put forth stereotypes when they discuss Black students among themselves, research found.

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Why mourning a pet can be harder than grieving for a person

The death of a pet can be a deeply painful experience. But acknowledging the way pet grief is different can help people find consolation.

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Communities around the US are voicing a common anxiety: Are Americans losing their accents?

There are reports of people pronouncing the letter “r” in Boston. Down in Tennessee, people are noticing a lack of a Southern drawl. But is it really possible to lose one’s accent?

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Although there’s no cure for tinnitus, help is out there – including sound-generating devices, background noise and talk therapy.

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There was once a time when you could simply put old photos and love letters out of sight and out of mind. Editing your ex out of your digital life is a lot trickier.

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Arctic Report Card 2022: The Arctic is getting rainier, and seasons are shifting

The annual Arctic Report Card is a reminder that what happens in the Arctic affects the rest of the world.

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Decades of research show that respiratory illnesses are dramatically reduced when people wear face masks.

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What social media regulation could look like: Think of pipelines, not utilities

The U.S. government regulates many industries, but social media companies don’t neatly fit existing regulatory templates. Systems that deliver energy may be the closest analog.

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Over the holidays, try talking to your relatives like an anthropologist

How is it possible to spend so much time with your parents and grandparents and not really know them? If you skirt the small talk and dig a little deeper, you’ll be surprised at what you might learn.

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Your attitudes toward people who stutter may depend partly on what you think causes stuttering.

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Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during the holidays.

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Why the winter solstice matters and is worth celebrating

The dead of winter, when the longest night of the year takes place, is also a time of renewal. Here's why the winter solstice is worth celebrating.

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Twitter in 2022: 5 essential reads about the consequences of Elon Musk's takeover of the microblogging platform

The intersection of content management, misinformation, aggregated data about human behavior and crowdsourcing shows how fragile Twitter is and what would be lost with the platform’s demise.

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2022's US climate disasters: A tale of too much rain — and too little

2022 will be remembered in the U.S. for devastating flooding and storms — and extreme heat waves and droughts. Here's what it all means.

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Reindeer eyes change color, putting Rudolph's red nose in the shade

In winter, light in the northern latitudes is dim and very blue compared to summer light. Reindeer eyes have evolved to be better suited for this.

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LGBTQ Americans are 9 times more likely to be victimized by a hate crime

For the first time, researchers have been able to produce estimates of the rate of hate crimes against LGBTQ people.

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There are many things you can do to help your pets when they’re sick.

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Tiny fluctuations in the time between each beat of your heart can provide clues about how much stress your body is experiencing.

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Why you should give the gift of mindfulness this New Year

Mindfulness can teach us to be more present — not just for ourselves, but also for our colleagues, friends and loved ones.

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"Career portfolioing" is a trend where people assemble different sources of income, such as side gigs, to give them a measure of independence from employers who provide little job security.

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Do you think that creativity is an innate gift? Think again. New research highlights how anyone can train their creative muscles by rethinking the anxiety, frustration and anger they encounter in daily life.

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A study says students who work while enrolled in college are about 20% less likely to complete their degrees than similar peers who don’t work.

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Many questions remain after a 6-year-old shot a Virginia teacher. Research shows watching gun violence on screen can desensitize kids to firearms' harm.

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Sitting all day is terrible for your health: New study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

Short, frequent walks throughout the day are key to helping prevent the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

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Many people look to diet trends or new exercise regimens to get a healthier start on the new year. But there is one strategy that’s been shown time and again to boost both mood and health: meditation.

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NASA had a banner year in 2022. Its missions dealt with the farthest, closest, hottest and coldest conditions in the universe.

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Green jobs go beyond solar panel installation and wind turbine maintenance. They’re found in fields from design to economics and in many types of management.

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As omnivores, humans can choose not to consume any animal products. But what happens when we feed a vegan diet to our carnivore companions?

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Marriage provides health benefits — and here's why

It turns out that when it comes to health, married people have an edge, especially married men.

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On Jan. 22, 2023, more than a billion people globally will welcome the Year of the Rabbit – or the Year of Cat, depending on which cultural traditions they follow – as the start of the Lunar New Year. 

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Detox diets and cleanses supposedly clear the body of allegedly toxic substances. But the evidence suggests otherwise.

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How Edgar Allan Poe became the darling of the maligned and misunderstood

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Why China’s shrinking population is a big deal: Counting the social, economic and political costs of an aging, smaller society

For the first time since 1961, deaths in China have outpaced births — and unlike that one-year decline, the downward trend is likely to continue.

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Ultra-processed foods — like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food — may contribute to cognitive decline

Researchers are trying to understand whether ultra-processed foods erode brain health in the aging process.

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A Chinese high-altitude balloon violated U.S. airspace, a serious enough breach to nix a high-level diplomatic meeting in Beijing. The balloon itself, however, was not much of a threat.

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Here’s how chemicals can cause cancer, and how scientists classify chemicals based on on how carcinogenic they are — sometimes with controversial results.

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America’s complicated history with race can be told through the lives and times of Black Americans, a view that some state legislatures have moved to restrict, if not outright ban.

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Annual flu vaccines are in a constant race against a rapidly mutating virus that may one day cause the next pandemic. A one-time vaccine protecting against all variants could give humanity a leg up.

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Birds and dinosaurs lived together for millions of years, but only toothless birds survived the asteroid impact that upended life on Earth.

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Students may need a listening ear and reassurance in the aftermath of having witnessed a school shooting.

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Middle age means staying a step ahead on both the medical and financial fronts.

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How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles — 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

The mental health of teenagers has grown far worse over the last decade. But a new report shows that, compared with boys, teen girls are disproportionately experiencing sadness and hopelessness.

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Why the humble city bus is the key to improving US public transit

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Why are so many Gen Z-ers drawn to old digital cameras?

Smartphone cameras tend to be more advanced than their clunky, point-and-shoot predecessors. But the allure of cameras from the early 2000s reflects a broader search for meaning.

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Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you've lived, but it's tricky to measure

Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.

Reach the writer at 402-473-7237 or lpilger@journalstar.com.

On Twitter @LJSpilger

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