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Jun 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Does Removing Rhino Horns Really Help?

Rhino horns are highly sought after in certain parts of Asia. This has led to a lot of poaching in Africa. So, conservationists have been removing rhino horns for over 30 years. They hoped this would deter poachers. But, they lacked solid evidence to back up this method. Now, a recent study has sho

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Jun 06 2025EDUCATION

How Funding Shifts Campus Safety Reports

Federal funding can change how colleges handle sexual violence reports. The Office on Violence Against Women's Campus Program grant is one such funding source. It is designed to support colleges in addressing sexual violence on their campuses. This program has been studied to see how it affects t

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Jun 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rhinos and the Horny Problem

Rhinos are under attack. Over six years, nearly 2, 000 rhinos were poached in southern Africa. This happened despite spending millions on anti-poaching efforts. Rangers, dogs, cameras, and controls were used. They even caught over 700 poachers. Yet, these efforts did not stop the poaching. Why? Dema

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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

Building Better Chemicals with Smart Catalysts

The world of chemistry is always looking for better ways to make valuable stuff. One big challenge is finding a smart catalyst that can handle tough conditions and make useful compounds like quinazolines. These compounds are super important in many industries. Scientists have been working on a spec

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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

Hydra's Brain Basics: How Heat and Germs Shape Simple Minds

Hydra, a small freshwater animal, has a basic nervous system. It does not have a brain, but it can still do things like eat. Scientists are studying how Hydra's nerve cells connect and work together. They call this process self-assembly. It means that nerve cells organize themselves into working gro

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Jun 06 2025WEATHER

Colorado's Weather: Storms Then Sunshine

The next few days will bring a mix of severe weather and warmer temperatures. Colorado Springs and Pueblo will see a high of 73° and 79° respectively. The weather will be unpredictable. There will be a mix of clouds and rain. Thunderstorms are likely to hit during the afternoon and evening. It

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

Weather Warnings at Risk: How Budget Cuts Could Impact California

California's weather forecasting system is in trouble. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are facing deep cuts. These cuts could make it harder to predict and respond to dangerous weather events, like fires and floods. The cuts are part

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Jun 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's Digital Future: A New Frontier in Crypto and Tech

The Trump Organization is taking a big step into the digital world. They have filed a broad trademark application. This move hints at plans for a range of products. These include a Trump-branded crypto wallet and even virtual cologne. This application covers many tech and crypto-related items. It wa

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Jun 06 2025HEALTH

The ADHD Misinformation on TikTok: A Surprising Twist

TikTok is a place where people share short videos about all sorts of topics. One of these topics is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. However, not everything shared on TikTok about ADHD is accurate. A recent investigation looked into how this false information might be affecting peo

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Jun 05 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Exit: Politics, Protests, and Budget Battles

Elon Musk has decided to step down from his government position. He has been serving as a special government employee for 130 days. His departure comes at a time when Tesla, his electric vehicle company, is facing significant challenges. These issues include a sharp decline in sales and public prote

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