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Wasps vs. Pesticides: Who Wins in the Battle for Bugs?

February 2, 2025

In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa

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USAID in Turmoil: What's Happening and Why It Matters

February 2, 2025

The future of the USAID agency hangs by a thread. Why is the government ordering massive changes? It's all very complicated. USAID, the heart of the country's humanitarian aid efforts abroad, faces a significant overhaul. This time, the shakeup is different. The Trump administration has put USAID

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Double Standards in Honoring Black History

February 2, 2025

In 2025, while celebrating Black History Month, the same administration moves to end cultural events like this at the Defense Department. This shows a growing trend against programs aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Defense Department's decision bars militar

health

Unlocking the Mysteries of Ovulation with a Finger Band

February 1, 2025

Imagine having a tiny gadget on your finger. This gadget calculates when you ovulate. It records the data from your finger. How cool is that? It is a device named Oura Ring. Oura calculates the exact ovulation date. This time is when you are most fertile. A person can use this for timing pregnancie

politics

Americans Return Home: Six Detainees Freed from Venezuela

February 1, 2025

Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D

business

Bargain at Costco: Unions and Workers Avoid Strike.

February 1, 2025

Imagine this: 18, 000 workers at Costco across the USA. Many of them were very ready to start a strike. They had voted and it was clear that most of them wanted to do it. The reason? They were fed up with wages and benefits that weren't matching up to what Costco was earning. A whopping $7. 4bn pro

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Young Guns: The Battle Over Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year Olds

February 1, 2025

Recently, a significant legal change occurred when a court ruled to allow the sale of handguns to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20. The court's decision seemed to be based on following previous Supreme Court decisions. However, this ruling is more likely to escalate the debate around gun righ

technology

How Did a Budget AI Model Shake Up the Tech World?

February 1, 2025

Did DeepSeek, a company from China, really get hold of high tech Nvidia chips without breaking the rules? The US is looking into whether DeepSeek used a workaround involving Singapore to get their hands on Nvidia's top chips. This all started when DeepSeek claimed they taught an AI model t

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Sky Anxieties: Regularly Close Encounters in the Air!

February 1, 2025

Flying is often seen as a breeze. Yet, recent information has brought to light some worrying facts. In 2023, there were too many incidents of near-collisions in the skies. Each instance was like a very close shave, not a something someone would talk about at a dinner party. This is

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Home Lab Monitoring: Keeping an Eye on Your Virtual World

February 1, 2025

Managing a home lab can be tricky. As your lab grows, it can be hard to keep track of everything. You need to monitor your lab to make sure everything is running smoothly. This isn't just about virtual machines and containers. It's also about the extra hardware, network devices, and firewalls.