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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

TB Case at School: No Need to Panic

Recently, a student at Hartsville High School has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Health officials are working hard to figure out who might have been exposed. But, there's no need to worry. TB isn't easily spread. You can't catch it by just walking by someone or sharing a meal. T

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Fat Facts: What Ultrasound Can and Can't Tell Us

Ultrasound technology is a powerful tool for mapping out where fat is stored in the body. It's a big deal in the world of body composition. It's important to know where fat is stored because it can affect health risks. For example, fat around the belly is different from fat on the hips. The former i

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Troops: A New Wave to Russia

North Korea is sending more troops to Russia. This is happening even after many of its soldiers were hurt or killed in the war between Russia and Ukraine. South Korea's spy agency shared this news on a Thursday. The exact number of new troops is still unknown. But, a South Korean newspaper

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to See Light: The Power of Metasurfaces

Picture this: a tiny, cleverly designed surface that can absorb almost all the light that hits it. This isn't science fiction; it's a real thing called a metasurface. Imagine a surface that has a unique half-ring, half-square split design. This design allows it to absorb light incredibly well, reach

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Access to Treasury Data: A Cybersecurity Pause

A federal judge in Manhattan has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information. This decision comes after 19 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit. The judge, Jeannette A. Vargas, has issued a prelimin

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

Battling Rust: How Two Chemicals Protect Steel

Imagine a world where steel structures crumble under the relentless attack of acid. That's a real problem. But scientists have found a way to fight back. They tested two special chemicals, 2PzH and 2PzMe, to see if they could protect steel from corrosion in a harsh acid environment. The results

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Work Addiction: A Global Problem

Work addiction is a real issue. It's not just about working hard; it's about being unable to stop. This problem is worldwide. People in 85 different cultures from six continents are affected. It's a big deal because it's hard to measure. Researchers need a reliable tool to study it. This tool must w

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Feb 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gmail's New Way to Verify Your Phone Number

Google is shaking things up with how they verify phone numbers when you create a new Gmail account. Instead of sending a 6-digit code via SMS, they're switching to QR codes. This change is all about making things more secure. SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) has been a target for hackers, s

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Feb 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hot Times Ahead: How Heat Measures Affect Our Bodies

Climate change is messing with our weather big time. It's making things hotter, causing more frequent heatwaves, and making rain patterns go haywire. This is a huge deal for our bodies, especially in places that are already super hot and dry. So, scientists are trying to figure out how to measure h

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Feb 23 2025SCIENCE

Chicken Trouble: The Salmonella Infantis Story

Imagine this: Six farms, all raising chickens, all in Britain. Suddenly, they are all facing a big problem. Salmonella Infantis, a nasty bacteria, has shown up and is causing trouble. This isn't just any bacteria; it's a tough one that can stick around for a long time and cause serious illness.

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