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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Rice Waste into Stronger Soil

Imagine turning something as mundane as rice husk ash into something incredibly useful! Scientists have figured out a way to mix rice husk ash with polypropylene fibers and a special alkaline solution to create soil that can withstand more pressure and protect against erosion much better than regula

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Dec 19 2024EDUCATION

New York's Top Schools: A Battle Over 'Equity' and Testing

Imagine this: some folks in New York City are trying to change how kids get into the best public high schools. They say it's about being fair, or "equity, " but it's causing a lot of worry for families. The city's Panel for Education Policy is voting on whether to keep using a special test to get in

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Power of Body Clocks in Cancer Treatment

Our bodies run on a 24-hour rhythm, known as circadian rhythms. These rhythms control many things, like when we sleep and wake up, as well as how our hormones and metabolism work. The main conductor of these rhythms is the circadian clock, located in a small part of the brain called the suprachiasma

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Farm to Tech: My Journey to Innovate

Growing up on a farm in rural China, one person never imagined they'd enter the tech world. Life was simple but tough. There were two ways out of the village: study hard and gain entry to university, or stay and follow the family farming tradition. This choice drove an unyielding work ethic and curi

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From 'SNL' to Broadway: Former Writers' Comedic Journey

In 2008, comedian John Mulaney started his career at "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). He was teamed up with Simon Rich, a talented Harvard grad who had already made a name for himself with two short fiction collections. Their first sketch, “Cash for Silver, ” parodying cash-for-gold commercials, didn’t

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Eating Carbs Last: A New Trick for Better Blood Sugar Control

Imagine you're a diabetic, trying to keep your blood sugar levels in check. Would you believe that simply changing the order of your food intake could make a significant difference? Well, new research suggests that finishing your meal with carbohydrates might be the game-changer you've been looking

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Food Dye Red 3 Might Be Off the Menu

Red 3, also known as erythrosine, could soon vanish from your favorite foods and medicines. This artificial coloring, linked to thyroid cancer in animals and hyperactivity in kids, is under review by the FDA. Despite being banned in cosmetics, it's still used in various snacks like Dubble Bubble gum

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Cancer Detection: A New Way to Spot miRNA-21

Imagine trying to find a tiny needle in a haystack. That's what it's like to detect microRNA-21 (miRNA-21), a key player in cancer. These tiny molecules are hard to spot due to their low numbers. Scientists have come up with a clever way to make this detection easier. They've created a platform usin

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Media, Conflict, and Mental Health: How News Coverage Affects Us

Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our

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