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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

A Private Mission Ends on the Moon

A private spacecraft, Blue Ghost, has wrapped up its two-week mission on the moon. The lander, owned by Firefly Aerospace, stopped working as the sun set, leaving its solar panels without energy. The mission was part of NASA's program to deliver science experiments to the moon using private companie

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Mar 17 2025CRIME

The Mystery of the Missing Twins

In the early days of March, hikers stumbled upon a grim discovery at the peak of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee. Two young men, Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, were found with fatal gunshot wounds. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations quickly labeled it a murder-suicide, suggesting one brothe

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

The Silent Struggle: How Hearing Loss Affects Daily Life

For many, aging brings a mix of experiences. But for some, it also brings hearing loss. This is especially true for those who lose their hearing later in life. These individuals, known as late-deafened adults, face unique hurdles in everyday communication. Their struggles are often overlooked, as th

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Knowledge Gaps in IBD: What Doctors and Patients Think About Fertility and Birth Control

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects many people, especially women. Despite medical advice saying it's safe, many women with IBD choose not to have children. They also use birth control less often. This might be because doctors and patients don't fully understand how IBD affects fertility and

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Sleep and Work: How Jobs Affect Rest for Japan's Older Adults

In Japan, the link between work and sleep among older adults has not been widely explored. To shed light on this, a study focused on individuals aged 50 and above. It looked at how different work situations affect sleep duration and quality. The research used data from a large group of people over f

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Mar 17 2025EDUCATION

The Journey of Women in UK Academic Health Economics

The landscape of academic health economics in the UK has seen a slow but steady shift over the past few decades. The 1970s set the stage for what would become a long journey towards gender equality in this field. At that time, women were a rare sight in academic health economics. The field was domin

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

PNH: The Hidden Battle Inside Your Body

PNH, or Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, is a unique condition. It's not cancerous, but it's a problem with your blood cells. It all starts with a genetic glitch. There's a specific gene, PIGA, that can have a mutation. This mutation creates a mutant stem cell, which is the first step in the pro

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Mar 17 2025HEALTH

Cannabis Use in Brazil: Who's at Risk?

Cannabis tops the list of most commonly used substances in Brazil. A recent study dug into the habits of cannabis users and how these habits link to other substance use and potential harm. Researchers looked at data from over 5, 000 people in Sao Paulo. They found four distinct groups of cannabis us

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Mar 16 2025POLITICS

U. S. Strikes Yemen: A New Approach to an Old Conflict

The U. S. launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen, targeting key leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthis. This move, announced by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, marks a shift in strategy. The strikes were more than just retaliation; they were a targeted effort to dismantle the Houthis' lead

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Mar 16 2025WEATHER

East Coast on Alert as Storms March Eastward

A powerful storm system is heading towards the East Coast, bringing with it a mix of severe weather conditions. This system has already left a trail of destruction across the Midwest and South, claiming at least 36 lives. The East Coast, particularly the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, is bracin

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