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Apr 10 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Dangers on Mountain Highways

Mountain highways are tough to navigate and even tougher to keep safe. The main issue is that it's hard to predict where crashes might happen. This is because there's not enough data and the data that does exist is tricky to analyze. There are too many zeros and too much variation. This makes it har

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Apr 09 2025EDUCATION

Funding Freeze: Northwestern and Cornell Universities Face Federal Scrutiny

The Trump administration has taken a bold step by halting nearly 790 million dollars in funding for Northwestern University. This move comes as part of a broader investigation into civil rights issues at the school. The administration has also paused over 1 billion dollars intended for Cornell Unive

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Apr 09 2025SPORTS

The Masters: Young Guns and Old Legends

The Masters Tournament is a yearly event that always delivers excitement and surprises. Augusta National is known for its challenging greens and strategic layout, making it a favorite among golf enthusiasts. Scottie Scheffler has been a standout performer in recent years. He leads in various st

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

The Search for the Hidden Planet

The solar system might have a ninth planet. It is hiding far beyond Neptune. Scientists have been looking for it for years. They have not seen it yet. The evidence comes from strange orbits of small, icy bodies. These orbits suggest a large planet is pulling them with its gravity. A powerful telesc

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Apr 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Last of Us: A New Chapter Awaits

The Last of Us has been given the green light for a third season. This news comes before the second season even starts, which is on April 13. The first season was based on a popular video game from 2013. The game's sequel, released in 2020, is so extensive that the creators always planned to split i

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

New Russians: The Complex Path to Belonging

The journey to becoming a Russian citizen is not easy for people from Tajikistan. It is not just about getting a passport. It is about fitting in and feeling like they belong. This is a big deal for many people who move to Russia from Tajikistan. They face many challenges. They must deal with rules

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

Public Opinion on mRNA Vaccines and Genetic Tech: What Americans Think

The world of genetic science is vast and complex. It includes things like genetic testing, gene editing, and biobanking. These topics are not just about science. They also bring up important ethical, legal, and social questions. The National Institutes of Health is very interested in these questions

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

High Altitude Workouts: What Happens to Your Brain?

The brain is a mysterious organ. It is affected by many things. One of these things is exercise. When exercise happens at high altitudes, the brain can change in many ways. These changes are not fully understood. They can range from how the brain uses energy to how blood flows through it. It c

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Arizona's Health Debate: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Controversy

Arizona has been the stage for a heated debate on health and nutrition. The state is pushing for changes in school lunches and food assistance programs. Two bills have gained traction: one aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches, and the other seeks to restrict the use of food stamps f

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

New Way to Make Super Light Materials

Engineers are always looking for better materials. They need stuff that is light and strong for things like spaceships and deep-sea gear. But making these materials with lots of tiny holes, or pores, at different sizes is tough. These holes are important because they can store and release things lik

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