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Jun 11 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Role of Water in Solar-Powered CO2 Conversion

Scientists have been looking into ways to turn carbon dioxide into useful stuff using sunlight. They made a special material by mixing aluminum oxide with strontium titanate. This mix was created using a method that involves melting salts. The goal was to see how well this material could split water

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Jun 11 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Future: Big Cuts and a New Direction

The federal government's budget outline for 2026 has NASA and space enthusiasts on edge. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested a massive reduction in NASA's funding. This cut would be the largest in NASA's history, and it could lead to significant changes within the agency. The budget

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

How Dance and Culture Can Help Hispanics Fight Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a big problem in the United States. It affects over 38 million adults. Hispanics are hit especially hard by this disease. This is a serious issue that needs attention. Many people are looking for ways to help manage this condition. One approach that has shown promise is using c

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Forces Behind Liver Disease

Cirrhosis is a serious condition that takes many lives in the United States. It is not just about bad habits or genetics. There is more to the story. The circumstances in which people live, work, and play have a big impact on their health. These are called social determinants of health. They in

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Jun 09 2025HEALTH

How the Brain's Visual Pathways Affect Spatial Skills

Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is a condition that affects how the brain processes visual information. This issue stems from early damage or poor development of the brain's visual pathways. People with CVI struggle with a wide range of visual tasks. One key problem is with visuospatial processing,

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Jun 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

The US Space Race: A Private Company's Grip

The U. S. has found itself in a tricky spot, heavily depending on a private company for its space ventures. This company, SpaceX, has become a major player in both crewed missions and secret space operations. The tension between the company's CEO, Elon Musk, and political figures has raised concerns

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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX's 500th Launch and the UK's Reaction Engines Setback

The space race is heating up, with SpaceX reaching a major milestone. The company just completed its 500th Falcon launch. This is a big deal. It shows how far they've come in a short time. Meanwhile, across the pond, things aren't going so well for the UK's Reaction Engines. They've hit a snag.

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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

Japan's Moon Mission: Resilience's Uncertain Fate

Japan's space ambitions have been on full display. A private Japanese company has been trying to make history by successfully landing a robotic spacecraft on the moon. This isn't their first attempt, but the outcome is still up in the air. The company, based in Tokyo, is part of a new wave of priva

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

NASA's Big Boost: A Billion-Dollar Push for Space Exploration

A significant push for NASA's space exploration programs is underway. It all started when a key senator proposed a massive funding increase. This proposal adds around $10 billion to an existing budget bill. The goal? To boost NASA's human spaceflight and exploration efforts. This move comes in respo

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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

The SpaceX Effect: How NASA's Dependence on Private Spaceflight Could Backfire

The space industry has seen a major shift in the last decade. A private company, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, or SpaceX, has become a key player in space missions. This company, founded by Elon Musk, started small. In 2006, it won a contract from NASA to send cargo to the Internationa

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