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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Acne: new paths to targeting breakouts

Acne is truly a bother, ranking as the 8th most common skin issue globally, teenagers and adults alike fall prey to the struggle. For some time, experts have noticed that unhealthy habits and improper diets can cause breakouts. Typically, these bothersome skin spots appear in areas rich in oil gland

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Bison's Big Defense: Battling Tuberculosis

These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Sweet Drinks, Weak Grip, and Mental Health

In the dense forests of western China an unexpected adventure is happening, A group of young people are struggling. They are known as rural adolescents and they are facing serious issues with their mental health. These issues have been getting worse all over the world. But it's not just

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Smoking Taxes, Smoking Kids

The taxation of cigarettes while a baby is in the womb doesn't just impact those with a habit during pregnancy. It has effects that stick around well into adulthood. That means cigarettes priced more highly for expecting mothers could steer adults away smoking when they later fall expecting. Some s

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Jan 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unlocking Arsenic's Secret: The Power of Hematite Defects

Hematite, a common mineral, isn't perfect. It has defects that can be created by using a chemical called sodium borohydride. These defects are like tiny holes in the mineral's structure. Scientists have found these defects can be very helpful in trapping harmful arsenic. Arsenic is a nasty poison th

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Citrus Greening: Innovative Pesticide Receives a Boost

Firstly, there is a new weapon in the fight against citrus greening disease. But what? Do you know that scientists have figured out a way to make a special kind of pesticide even better and more deadly to a tiny bug that spreads this disease. The goal was to create a one-punch combo to wipe out

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Life's Building Blocks Found on Asteroid Bennu

In 2023, a historic mission brought back 121. 6 grams of samples from Bennu. Bennu is an asteroid and available samples show an abundance of carbon, nitrogen, and ammonia. But Bennu isn't your typical asteroid. It's particularly valuable because the analysis included the extraction and ident

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

New Action to Protect Jewish Students

A noteworthy change just happened. President Trump's new order aims to fight a rise in anti-Semitism. This isn't just about words, it's about serious action. This is a big deal because there have been troubling events on college campuses and in public spaces since October 7th, 2023. The president w

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Jan 31 2025CELEBRITIES

A Painful Reckoning

With a collection of firsts, the Trans star from Mexico made waves in Hollywood. Unfortunately, she didn't come away from the spotlight unscathed. Most recently, Karla Sofia Gascon has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a history of careless offhand comments, she apologized for

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Kickers Complications

Justin Tucker, a professional football player, has faced allegations of misconduct from several therapists. These accusations involve inappropriate behavior. The incidents reportedly happened between 2012 and 2016, during his rookie season and after his 2015 marriage. This period marks a critical ti

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