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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Glowing Guardians: How Tiny Detectives Spot Danger

Cyanide is a sneaky troublemaker. It lurks in places like factories and farms, posing risks to both people and the environment. To tackle this invisible threat, scientists have developed clever tools called fluorescent probes. These are like tiny detectives that light up when they find cyanide, maki

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Violence Escalates in Israel and the West Bank: A Closer Look

In a shocking turn of events, two individuals lost their lives in what authorities believe was a deliberate attack in northern Israel. The incident began in Beit Shean, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The driver then continued to Ein Harod, roughly 8 miles away, where a young woman was s

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

What's Changing with Marijuana Laws?

The recent decision to change how marijuana is classified in the U. S. is a big deal, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. This change, known as rescheduling, moves marijuana from a highly restricted category to a less restrictive one. However, it doesn't automatically solve all the problems

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Why Do Guys Find Periods Awkward to Talk About?

Menstruation has been around since the dawn of humanity. Yet, it's still a hush-hush topic, especially in India. Some cultures celebrate it, but mostly, it's a subject kept behind closed doors. It's seen as a "women's issue, " and even educated Indian men squirm when it comes up in conversation. So

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Dec 26 2025WEATHER

Southern California's Wet Weekend: What's Next?

Southern California is experiencing a wet spell, but the sun is on its way. Rain is expected to stick around until early Saturday. After that, the forecast looks bright and sunny. The recent storm brought chaos. Roads turned into rivers. Trees fell. Roofs flew off. It was a dramatic scene, especial

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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 2025HEALTH

Who You Are vs. Who You Were Born As: A Look at Teen Health

A lot of people think about how being a boy or girl affects health. But what about how someone sees themselves compared to what they were born as? A recent study dug into this. It looked at teens in Catalonia, Spain. The focus was on how health, behaviors, and relationships differ based on gender id

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Some Teens Obsess Over Celebrities?

Teens often feel a strong urge to fit in and be accepted. This can sometimes lead to an unhealthy fascination with celebrities. A recent study looked at how this happens, especially in Chinese high school students. Researchers found that the more teens want to belong, the more they might crave fame

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Dec 25 2025CRIME

Tragedy Strikes Kilimanjaro: Rescue Helicopter Meets Fatal End

A helicopter mission meant to save lives ended in disaster on Mount Kilimanjaro. The incident, which occurred in the evening, took place on a well-trodden path often used by climbers. Authorities revealed that the helicopter was part of a medical rescue operation. Sadly, everyone on board, including

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Dec 24 2025SCIENCE

Hubble's Giant Space Sandwich: A Peek into Planet Formation

Hubble has done it again, capturing a colossal cosmic disk that looks like a sandwich. This isn't just any space snack; it's the biggest protoplanetary disk ever seen. Nicknamed Dracula's Chivito, it's about 1, 000 light-years away and stretches roughly 400 billion miles. That's about 40 times wider

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