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Giving Chickens a Better Life: How a Busy Environment Boosts Their Well-being

August 23, 2025

Chickens raised in busy, interesting environments show big changes in how they act and feel. This is what a recent study found when they compared chickens in three rooms full of things to do with chickens in three plain rooms. Each room had about 2, 450 chickens and got natural light. In the busy r

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When Science Takes a Backseat to Politics

August 22, 2025

In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc

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What Happens to the Brain in High Altitudes?

August 19, 2025

Working in high altitudes is common for many people, especially those in the aerospace industry. But what does this do to the brain? A study looked at 19 people who often work in altitude chambers and compared them to 28 healthy individuals. First, let's talk about the brain scans. Both groups had

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Igniting Minds: University of Idaho's Big Bet on Fire Science

August 14, 2025

The University of Idaho is making a bold move to tackle wildfires with a $1. 4 million boost from the National Science Foundation. This cash injection will fund nine new doctoral researchers, who will dive into the science of fire physics, mitigation, and forest regeneration. The goal? To make rural

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Florida Tribe Stands Up to Government Plans

August 9, 2025

In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a small Native American tribe is making big waves. The Miccosukee Tribe, with fewer than a thousand members, recently won a temporary court victory against the Trump administration. The dispute revolves around a migrant detention center, humorously nicknamed "

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Everglades Detention Center: A Legal Showdown Over Nature and Immigration

August 8, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a judge has put a temporary stop to the construction of a controversial detention center in the middle of the Everglades. The center, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" is facing legal challenges from environmental groups. They argue that the project skipped important

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Smart Ways to Keep Pests Away Without Hurting Them or the Planet

August 7, 2025

Pests can be a real headache, but using cruel traps or harmful chemicals isn't the only way to deal with them. There are smarter, kinder methods that work just as well. First, let's talk about those sticky tape bands people use to keep pests off trees. They might stop some bugs, but they also catch

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A Giant Leap for Italy: The Sicily Bridge Takes Shape

August 7, 2025

Italy is about to make a big decision. They're going to approve a massive bridge project that will connect Sicily to the mainland. This isn't just any bridge—it's going to be one of the longest in the world, stretching over 3. 6 kilometers. The idea has been around since the late 1960s, but it's fin

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California's Gifford Fire: A Growing Threat

August 5, 2025

A massive wildfire, known as the Gifford Fire, is currently ravaging parts of California, specifically the Los Padres National Forest. This fire has already consumed over 72, 000 acres of land, putting hundreds of homes and buildings at risk. The situation is dire, with the fire only 7% contained as

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EPA's Climate Policy Shift: A Step Backwards

August 2, 2025

The EPA's recent proposal to undo a crucial climate policy is raising eyebrows. Back in 2009, the EPA made it official: greenhouse gases are a threat to our health and the environment. But now, they're thinking of taking that back. This could mean big trouble for our planet. Some folks argue that c