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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Aviation's Green Fuel Challenge: LanzaJet's Bumpy Ride

LanzaJet, a company based in Illinois, is on a mission to make air travel cleaner. They're building a special plant in Georgia called Freedom Pines Fuels. This plant is designed to make jet fuel that's better for the environment. It's not made from oil like regular jet fuel. Instead, it's made from

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Growing Smart: How Charleston Can Balance Development and Environment

Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties are booming. New families and businesses are moving in, drawn by jobs and the Lowcountry's beauty. But growth brings challenges, especially protecting the area's water and marshes. Some people blame septic systems for water quality problems. They say th

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Britain's Growing Deer Dilemma

The number of deer in Britain has skyrocketed in recent decades. Estimates suggest there are now around two million deer, a significant jump from the 450, 000 counted in the 1970s. This surge has led to various issues affecting drivers, farmers, and the environment. Deer are causing serious problem

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Dec 26 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Alert: What to Expect in New Jersey

A big winter storm is heading to New Jersey. It will start this afternoon and bring snow, ice, and sleet. This storm will make driving very dangerous, especially during the evening rush hour on Friday. The snow is expected to begin between 1 p. m. and 3 p. m. in the northern parts of the state. The

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bees in Trouble: A Sweet but Tough Business

In York County, a man named Cameron Spath turned a small beekeeping hobby into a big business. Honeystrong, his company, grew quickly. It started with removing bees from homes. Then, people needed more help. Soon, Honeystrong became the largest beekeeping business in South Carolina. But now, the bi

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Dec 26 2025BUSINESS

Hillcrest's Holiday Hustle: Businesses Battle Barriers

In the heart of Hillcrest, a city project is causing a stir. Businesses along 5th Avenue are feeling the pinch as construction work disrupts their usual holiday buzz. The issue? A storm drain project that's blocking access and turning away customers. The project kicked off early this month, with fe

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Christmas Gifts Get a Digital Makeover

Money is tight, and people are getting creative. With prices still high, Americans are rethinking what to put on their holiday wish lists. A recent study shows that many are now eyeing cryptocurrency as a gift option. Prices are still up compared to a few years ago. Housing, food, and other basics

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling the Cosmos: SPHEREx's Colorful Sky Map

In 2025, NASA's SPHEREx telescope took off on a SpaceX rocket from California. By May, it was already busy collecting data. This telescope is special because it captures images in infrared light, which is invisible to us. It's like seeing the universe in a whole new light! SPHEREx stands for a mout

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

A Strange Planet and Its Tiny Star: A Cosmic Oddity

In the vast cosmos, a peculiar planet has caught the eye of scientists. This world, dubbed PSR J2322-2650b, is as big as Jupiter but has a unique lemon-like shape. What makes it even stranger is its atmosphere, which is a mix of helium and molecular carbon, something never seen before. This planet

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Powering Up NASA's Lunar Gateway: The Future of Space Travel

NASA's Lunar Gateway project is getting a boost with the latest advancements in electric propulsion technology. These thrusters are not just more efficient; they are a game-changer for long-duration space missions. Unlike traditional chemical propulsion systems, electric thrusters use less fuel, mak

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