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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

NASA's Leadership Under Fire: A Look at the Agency's Budget Crisis

NASA's top brass faced a tough crowd at a recent town hall meeting. The agency's acting administrator, Janet Petro, and other senior officials tried to reassure employees about proposed budget cuts and layoffs. But the mood was far from optimistic. Petro, along with Vanessa Wyche and Casey Swails,

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Mind-Body Link: How Spinal Injuries Might Affect Thinking

Spinal cord injuries, often caused by accidents or medical procedures, can lead to more than just movement and sensation problems. They might also impact how the brain works, causing swelling, pressure, and even thinking difficulties. Recent research suggests that widespread inflammation in the body

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Copper Team Tackles Big CO2 Challenge

Copper nanoclusters are like tiny teams of atoms that can do big things, like helping to turn CO2 into useful stuff. But these teams often fall apart because copper atoms are too reactive. Most of the time, scientists use copper(I) atoms to build these clusters, but they're not as good at their job

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Simplifying PC Gaming with Xbox App

PC gaming can be a hassle with so many different launchers needed to play games. This is especially true for new handheld gaming devices. Microsoft is stepping in to make things easier. They are updating the Xbox app to bring all your games together in one place. The new feature lets gamers launch

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Europe's Navigation Tech Takes Off with Rocket Lab

Europe is teaming up with Rocket Lab to send two small satellites into space. These satellites are part of a bigger plan to test new navigation technology. The goal is to create a system that can help with positioning, navigation, and timing from low Earth orbit. The satellites, called Pathfinder A

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Might Help Fight Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is a big challenge, but new research is giving hope. A special protein called irisin, which our muscles release when we exercise, might be a key player in protecting the brain. This protein has been linked to better brain health, but until now, no one has studied how it affects p

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Jun 25 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Code Behind Fish's Electric Sense

Ever wondered how some fish can sense electric fields? It's all thanks to some special cells and genes. Scientists have been digging into this mystery, and they've found some pretty cool stuff. First, let's talk about the stars of the show: hair cells and electroreceptors. These tiny cells help fis

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Jun 24 2025SPORTS

Ryder Lyons: The Big Choice Ahead

Ryder Lyons, a standout quarterback from Folsom, California, is about to make a big decision. He's choosing between several top football programs, and BYU is one of them. At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, Lyons is a dual-threat quarterback. He's known for his strong arm and quick feet. Experts rate him as

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Jun 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Brandy and Monica Team Up for Epic Tour

Brandy and Monica are back together, and fans are in for a treat. They are going on their first-ever joint tour, called "The Boy Is Mine Tour, " starting October 16th in Cincinnati. The tour will hit 24 cities across the U. S. , including big names like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York, wrapping

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Jun 24 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Traders Brace for Potential Drop

Bitcoin traders are getting ready for a possible price drop. They are using options to protect themselves. This is happening because of worries about the world economy and politics. Traders are buying more put options than call options. This shows they are worried about a price fall. Put options le

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