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Space Jobs in Jeopardy: The Impact of Federal Cuts

March 10, 2025

The federal government has been making big changes to trim down the number of employees and cut spending. This has left many wondering how these changes will affect space-related jobs. Tracking these changes is tricky because space jobs are spread out across many different departments. The

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Big Bucks Yanked: Columbia Loses $400 Million

March 10, 2025

A big shake-up hit the academic world when a major university lost a huge chunk of federal funding. Columbia University found itself in hot water when the administration abruptly pulled $400 million. This move sent shockwaves through other universities, who are now on edge, wondering if they might b

politics

New Faces, New Plans: Shaking Up Immigration Enforcement

March 10, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of

health

New Hope for Psoriasis Patients

March 10, 2025

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a tough condition to deal with. It's a chronic inflammatory disease that can flare up without warning, making it hard to predict. The main goals for long-term treatment are to keep skin symptoms under control, prevent new flare-ups, and improve the patient's q

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Dairy Farms and Antibiotic Resistance: What's the Connection?

March 10, 2025

In India, the dairy industry is massive. It's the world's top producer and consumer of dairy products. But there's a hidden problem. Antibiotics are often misused, leading to antibiotic resistance. This isn't just a problem for cows; it's a public health issue. Farmers, farm workers, and even the en

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Oats and the Drought Dance: How Plants Balance Survival and Growth

March 10, 2025

Plants face a tough challenge when it comes to dealing with drought. They need to toughen up to survive dry spells, but this can slow down their growth. Scientists have been curious about how plants manage this balancing act. Recently, researchers dug into the genetic makeup of oats to find some ans

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When Cancer Trials Hit a Roadblock

March 9, 2025

Imagine this: A team of dedicated researchers at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh. They had spent months getting ready for a big clinical trial. The goal? To test a new drug for advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box. These were cancers that had spread and left veterans with f

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Neck Pain: Can We Make Exercise Fun?

March 9, 2025

Chronic neck pain is a real drag. It's not fun, and it can stick around for a long time. Doctors usually tell people to do exercises to feel better, but these exercises often aren't very exciting. People don't stick with them, and the pain comes back. Only 52% of people feel better in the long run. ...

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Mars Mystery Unveiled: The Smooshed Rock Revelation

March 9, 2025

On Mars, the Perseverance rover did something unusual to uncover hidden secrets. Instead of drilling or scraping, it pressed down on a pile of rock fragments, flattening them out. This simple act revealed important clues about the planet's past. The rover's SHERLOC instrument, which analyzes mineral

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Matthew McConaughey's Buzzing Comeback

March 9, 2025

Matthew McConaughey's return to acting was a bit bumpy. He showed up on the set of "The Rivals of Amziah King" with a swollen eye from a bee sting. He even joked about it. He was nervous, but he wasn't the only one. The whole crew was feeling it too. McConaughey had taken a break from acting for si