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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Microbes in Bees: Differences Across Species

Bees and their tiny gut bacteria hold a fascinating story. Social bees, like honeybees and bumblebees, rely heavily on their gut microbes, which they share among their colony. Recent research has dug deeper into one such bacterium, Gilliamella, found in the guts of different bee species. Scientists

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Porn Site Age Verification: A Supreme Court Dilemma

Recently, the Supreme Court tackled a tough Texas law that needs people to prove their age before seeing porn online. Some justices weren't sure if blocking software could really keep kids safe. They also pondered if outdated laws still work in today's tech-powered world. Justice Sotomayor seemed to

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Billionaires and Trump: A New Alliance

Imagine the world's wealthiest people sitting together at Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg might be there, showing their support for the new president. Musk, the richest person on the planet, has donated a lot of money to Trump's campaign. Bezos, the Amazon bos

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Repairs Are Getting Easier: Check Out uBreakiFix

Ever had trouble with your Xbox Series X or S and wished you could just walk into a store and get it fixed? Well, your wish is about to come true! Starting January 20th, Microsoft is teaming up with uBreakiFix to offer in-person repairs for your console. This means you won't have to ship your Xbox o

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Do Beliefs on Gender Equality Affect Abuse in Relationships?

Ever wondered if a man's views on gender equality could be linked to his actions in his relationships? Researchers in California decided to find out. They looked into how men's beliefs on gender equality relate to their self-reported instances of intimate partner violence, or IPV for short. IPV is a

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Jan 16 2025WEATHER

California's Wildfires: The Surprising Risk of Fire Tornadoes

In California, firefighters face an unexpected threat: fire tornadoes. These are not your typical tornadoes. Instead, they are caused by wildfires themselves. When the conditions are right—high winds and extremely dry conditions—fires can create their own weather. This can happen when a fire's hot a

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

What Will Trump’s New Term Mean for Animal Testing?

When it comes to science, Democrats and Republicans often clash. But one thing they do agree on is the uncertainty about animal testing. Some love it, some hate it. President Trump's reign might cut funding for such research, which could be great for animals. But will it really help science? Let's l

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Jan 16 2025EDUCATION

How a Brazilian Medical School Got a Boost from the U. S.

Between 1956 and 1962, the Escola Paulista de Medicina in Brazil received significant funding from the Rockefeller Foundation. This financial support aimed to modernize the school's medical training programs. The focus was on enhancing knowledge in basic sciences, improving clinical practice, and es

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Porn Sites vs. Texas: The Fight Over Online Age Verification

The U. S. Supreme Court is diving into a hot topic: online age verification for adult content. Last week, the court took a close look at a Texas law that wants porn sites to check that users are 18 or older. This isn't just about Texas; 19 states have similar laws. But is this law fair or does it go

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi: Qualified for Attorney General, but Can She Be Independent?

Donald Trump’s pick for the next attorney general, Pam Bondi, seems well-qualified on paper. She's spent years as a prosecutor and Florida's attorney general. But her recent comments about the 2020 election and threats to prosecute Trump's foes raise big questions about her independence and trustwor

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