Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season

Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver diseaseThe local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas

A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases enduranceThe city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countriesScientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star

The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western statesA tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools

Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks

The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scamsA tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunities

Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levelsA famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow onlineLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint

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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users create and share budget plans
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on space exploration
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a talk show to demonstrate a new recipe