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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Iran's Big Science Pitch to BRICS

Iran recently hosted a gathering of BRICS nations to talk about big science projects. This wasn't just any meeting; it was the 7th time these countries got together to discuss how to work on huge research projects together. The event took place in Tehran over three days. Iran had some big ideas to

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Dec 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tehran's Water Crisis: A Growing Concern

Iran is facing a serious water shortage. The country has not seen such a long dry spell in 60 years. A water expert, Rama Habibi, shared this news. He works for the Tehran Regional Water Company. He said that for five years in a row, there has been very little rain. Last year, Tehran got 48 millimet

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

The U. S. and Venezuela: A Question of Evidence and Accountability

The U. S. has been in the spotlight for its recent actions in the Caribbean, particularly a controversial boat strike that killed two individuals. The administration claims these strikes are necessary to protect U. S. interests, but critics argue that the evidence supporting this claim is lacking.

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Dec 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Iran Joins Global Talk on Environment

Iran is sending a team to a big United Nations meeting about the environment. The meeting is called UNEA-7. It will happen in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 8 to 12. The team from Iran will be led by Shina Ansari, who is in charge of the Department of Environment. At this meeting, Iran wants to talk

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Mid-Missouri's Unexpectedly Calm Flu Season: What's Making Kids Sick Instead?

Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo

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Dec 03 2025SPORTS

A Star's Tribute and a Legend's Response

Mia Hamm is a name that echoes through the halls of women's sports history. She's a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and a trailblazer for women's soccer in the United States. Her records speak volumes: 276 international caps, 144 career assists, and a goal

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Who Pays When Music is Pirated?

The Supreme Court had a big debate about music piracy recently. Two sides were fighting: the music industry and internet companies. The music industry wants internet companies to stop people from sharing music illegally. But the internet companies say they shouldn't be responsible for what their use

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Meat, Germs, and Medicine: A Look at Campylobacter in Wasit

In Wasit, Iraq, a study took a close look at the germs found in red meat. The focus was on two types of Campylobacter bacteria: Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. These germs are known to cause stomach problems in people. The study wanted to see how often these germs show up in meat and if

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

How a Tiny Virus Tricks Plants into Getting Sick

Plants have a clever way to fight off viruses. They use a system called SAR, which stands for systemic acquired resistance. SAR acts like a plant's immune system, helping it remember past infections and protect itself better in the future. Salicylic acid (SA) and its friends, like MeSA and AzA, are

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Internet Piracy: Who's Responsible?

The Supreme Court is in the middle of a big debate. It's about who should be responsible for stopping internet piracy. The case is between Cox Communications, an internet provider, and record labels led by Sony. The justices are worried about a few things. They wonder if internet providers should k

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