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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

Why Planes Need a Good Shake Before Takeoff

Ever wondered why planes get a good shake before taking off, especially in cold weather? It's all about keeping the plane safe and ready to fly. This process is called deicing. It's crucial for keeping planes in the sky, especially when it's cold outside. Imagine trying to fly a kite in

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Mar 07 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: How a Simple Mistake Led to a Massive Loss

In the realm of cryptocurrency, where fortunes can change in an instant, a major event unfolded on the night of February 21. Ben Zhou, the CEO of a popular crypto exchange, was going about his usual routine. He was about to approve a seemingly ordinary transaction, moving a large sum of Ether from o

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Can Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens Help Obese Women Fight Breast Cancer?

Obesity is a major risk factor for breast cancer. Many women avoid taking tamoxifen, a drug often prescribed to lower breast cancer risk, because of its unpleasant side effects. These can include hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms, as well as issues with insulin resistance and high triglycerid

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Medical Research Funding: A Battle Over Every Dollar

A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This mov

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Mar 06 2025BUSINESS

New Boss, New Plans: 7-Eleven's Big Changes

Seven & i Holdings, the company behind 7-Eleven, is shaking things up. They're bringing in a new CEO, Stephen Dacus, who will take over from Ryuichi Isaka on May 27. This isn't just any change; Dacus is the first foreigner to lead the company. Isaka won't be leaving completely, though. He'll stick a

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Mar 06 2025SPORTS

Mind Games: How Soccer Players Trick Their Brains

Soccer players, from top-notch athletes to casual players, often have a unique perspective on their skills. It's not just about their physical abilities, but also about their mental game. Scientists have a term for this: "performance error" which is the gap between what players think they can do and

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Kigali's Changing Face: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Land Seizures

Imagine waking up one day to find that the land you've called home for years is suddenly gone. This is the harsh reality for many residents of Kigali, Rwanda's capital city. The city is growing fast, and with this growth comes a lot of changes. One of the biggest changes is land expropriation. This

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Yoga for Seniors: How Chair Yoga Changed Lives

Yoga is becoming more popular among seniors, and for good reason. It's safe and can help with many health issues that come with age. A recent study looked into how older adults with multiple health conditions experienced chair-based yoga. This type of yoga is perfect for those who might struggle wit

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Mar 06 2025SPORTS

Climbing the Grades: Making Rock Climbing Fairer with Tech

Rock climbing is a sport where figuring out how hard a route is can be really tricky. There are different ways to rate how tough a climb is, but there's no official rulebook. As more people climb and the sport becomes a big deal at the Olympics, it's important to have a fair way to decide how hard a

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

The Silent Epidemic: Who Dies Alone in Korea and Why?

In Korea, there's a growing concern about people dying alone. This isn't just about being single or living solo. It's about being completely cut off from society, family, and friends. These individuals, often referred to as having a "lonely death, " are disconnected from their community and pass awa

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