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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellites: Our Unseen Heroes in Disaster Relief

Ever thought about how we stay connected and safe during natural disasters? Satellites play a massive role in this, even when land-based systems go down. They're like superheroes in the sky, keeping a watchful eye. When a hurricane hits, satellites are already on the job. They track these massi

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Oct 17 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Usage Skyrockets, Report Shows

A new report from a venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, reveals that crypto usage has hit an all-time high. Over 617 million people worldwide now own cryptocurrencies, and around 30 to 60 million are active users. September saw an impressive 220 million unique crypto addresses, a threefold in

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

More Laypeople Saving Lives with Opioid Overdose Antidote

Did you know that more people without medical training are saving lives by using naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses? A recent study found that from 2020 to 2022, the use of this antidote by laypeople rose by 43%. This is great news, as it might be one reason why opioid overdose deaths i

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

More People Saving Lives with Naloxone

Ever since the opioid crisis skyrocketed, there’s been a push to make naloxone, a life-saving overdose reversal drug, easily available to anyone. Recently, a study found that more people without medical training are using it to save lives. From June 2020 to June 2022, emergency services saw a 6.1% d

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Oct 13 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Starship to Try Wild Midair Booster Catch

On Sunday morning, SpaceX is attempting something never done before. Around seven minutes after launching from South Texas, the massive Starship rocket's booster will try to return to the launch pad and hover, allowing robotic arms to catch it mid-air. This innovative method aims to quickly reuse th

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Oct 12 2024SCIENCE

China's Space Satellite Returns with Mutated Seeds

Ever wondered what space can do for our crops? Well, China's latest space adventure might have the answer. A satellite named Shijian-19 has just returned to Earth after a short trip to space. It was on a mission to see how space conditions might help plants grow better. Shijian-19 is special be

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Oct 12 2024SCIENCE

Seawater to Hydrogen: A New Way to Fuel Up

Imagine turning the vast ocean into a clean fuel source. That's what scientists are doing with a new invention. They've figured out how to use electrodes to split seawater and produce hydrogen fuel. Normally, this process would create harmful chlorine gas. But these clever researchers found a way ar

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Israel's Airstrikes: A Devastating Blow to Beirut

In a sudden and deadly turn of events, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on central Beirut, leaving at least 22 people dead and over 100 wounded. The first strike targeted an eight-story apartment block in Ras al-Nabaa, with witnesses reporting ongoing explosions inside the building. This w

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone Sports App: A Guide for Quick Score Updates

Hey, sports fans! Ever wished for a quick way to keep track of your favorite teams and games using your iPhone? Enter the Apple Sports app! Though it used to be part of Apple News, it's now a standalone app, making it super easy to find. You can grab the app for free from the App Store. First thing

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Pitcher Carlos Rodon Faces Online Harassment After Playoff Loss

Carlos Rodon, a pitcher for the Yankees, faced more than just a tough game. After a shaky performance in the playoffs, he and his family received nasty messages online. Rodon's wife, Ashley, shared screenshots of threats aimed at their family, including their kids. The messages were cruel, mocking t

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